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Local financial institutions

Local Financial Institutions are suitable for financing small to mid-sized projects, with amounts ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 25,000,000. Interest rates typically range between 1% and 5%, depending on factors such as the project's risk profile, the borrower's creditworthiness, and local market conditions. Loan durations generally range from 3 to 20 years, often with the possibility of grace periods during the initial stages.

Country Institution Comments
Croatia Bank for Reconstruction and Development - HBOR Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, large private sector entities, and public sector entities
Cyprus Eurobank Cyprus Ltd Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Denmark RINGKJOEBING LANDBOBANK A/S Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, large private sector entities, and public sector entities.
Denmark, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Ireland DLL Group - De Lage Landen International B.V. Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Estonia AS Citadele Bank Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Estonia Luminor Bank AS Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Finland Nordea Bank ABP Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and public sector entities.
France Crédit Aglending/solutions/nbg-loan-for-smes-and-midcapsricole Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities. Offering eco-loans for energy renovation projects without requiring a down payment.
 
France Groupe Caisse des Dépôts (CDC) Eligible final beneficiaries include public sector entities.
France BPCE – réseau Caisses d’Epargne Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities.
Germany Landesbank Saar Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, large private sector entities, and public sector entities.
Germany Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities.
Greece National Bank of Greece Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Greece Piraeus Bank Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Ireland Allied Irish Banks plc Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Italy GRUPPO BANCA POPOLARE DI CIVIDALE Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
Italy GRUPPO UNICREDIT Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities.
Malta Bank of Valletta plc  
Portugal Novo Banco Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, large private sector entities, public sector entities.
Spain and Portugal UNIÓN DE CRÉDITOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A., ESTABLECIMIENTO FINANCIERO DE CRÉDITO (SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL) -
Spain BBVA Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities.
Spain CAIXABANK Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs mid-caps, Large private sector entities, and public sector entities. Provides EcoLoans for individuals to finance sustainable projects, including energy efficiency and renewable energy installations.
Spain BANCO SABADELL Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs, mid-caps, and public sector entities.
Spain INSTITUTO DE CRÉDITO OFICIAL (ICO) Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps.
The Netherlands BNG Bank Eligible final beneficiaries include public sector entities.
The Netherlands ABN AMRO Eligible final beneficiaries include SMEs and mid-caps. Provides energy transition loans to homeowners for making energy-efficient home improvements.

Investors

Investors are suitable for mid-sized to large projects. Minimum ticket size often starts at €500,000 to €5 million for smaller investors, while institutional investors may require projects of €10 million and above. If your project is below the minimum ticket size, start collaborating with other project developers or stakeholders with similar objectives/projects to collectively attract investment.

Country Institution Description Comments
Denmark Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (DEIFO) DEIFO is committed to advancing Denmark's green transition, with a significant emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.  
European MS SUSI Partners SUSI Partners specialises in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, providing equity and debt financing for projects that facilitate the global energy transition.
  • EUR 5 million to EUR 10 million for smaller or pilot projects.
  • For larger opportunities, the minimum can increase to EUR 20 million or more, depending on project size, geographic location, and expected returns.
European MS Green Investment Group (GIG) GIG is dedicated to supporting the growth of the global green economy by investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. GIG has been involved in several offshore wind projects across Europe, contributing to the region's renewable energy capacity and supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.
European MS Infracapital Infracapital invests in essential infrastructure across Europe, focusing on sustainable and long-term projects that deliver value to investors and communities. Infracapital tends to invest in large-scale projects, often involving substantial capital commitments. For example, they have a history of investing in renewable energy assets, including solar and wind projects.
European MS Allianz Global Investors Allianz Global Investors offers a range of investment solutions, including those targeting infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, emphasizing sustainable investment practices.
  • AllianzGI’s European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) targets retail clients with a minimum investment amount of €10,000. This fund focuses on global infrastructure equity and debt, including sectors like energy, transport, and communications. It aims to support the energy transition by investing in assets such as wind farms and green hydrogen plants.
  • Investments are made in wind farms and solar parks, with preferred investment sizes ranging from €50 million to €250 million.
European MS Equitix Equitix specializes in infrastructure investments, managing a range of funds that invest in sectors such as energy, education, and healthcare, with a commitment to long-term partnerships.
  • Engages in substantial investments, with past projects ranging from approximately £10 million to over £60 million.
  • Established funds dedicated to EE and RE projects, such as the Equitix Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF).
European MS Glennmont Partners (Nuveen Infrastructure) Glennmont Partners focuses on clean energy infrastructure investments, managing funds that invest in renewable energy projects across Europe.
  • Glennmont Partners typically considers projects with a minimum investment threshold of €10 million. 
  • The firm invests in established renewable energy technologies, including: Wind farms, Biomass power stations, Solar parks, Small-scale hydro power plants.
     
European MS Amber Infrastructure Limited Amber Infrastructure Limited is a specialist international investment manager with a focus on sustainable energy projects, including energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) initiatives. Engages in projects of varying scales, from small to large investments. For instance, the Green New Deal Fund (GNDF) supports projects with investment sizes ranging from £0.2 million to £2.0 million.
European MS European Energy Efficiency Fund The European Energy Efficiency Fund (eeef) is an innovative public-private partnership founded in 2011 by the European Commission dedicated to mitigating climate change through energy efficiency measures and the use of renewable energy in all the member states of the European Union.
  • Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the range of €5m to €25m.
  • Investment instruments include senior debt, mezzanine instruments, leasing structures and forfeiting loans (in cooperation with industry partners).
  • Maturity of up to 15 years.
     
European MS SUMA Capital S.G.E.I.C. S.A. SUMA Capital S.G.E.I.C. S.A. is a leading investment manager specialising in equity investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sustainable infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) initiatives.  
Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany Triodos Bank Triodos Bank focuses on sustainable banking and impact investing, offering various financial products and services aimed at promoting positive environmental and social outcomes.
  • Project and structured senior debt - loan sizes up to £20 million (EUR 24 million).
  • Construction finance, operating finance and re-financing.
  • Long-term senior debt facilities with terms of up to 18 years, and gearing of up to 90%.
  • The bank can help raise capital too, starting from £250,000 (EUR 300,000).
     
Netherlands, Germany Primevest Capital Partners Primevest Capital Partners is a pan-European investment manager specializing in innovative real asset investment strategies, including investments that contribute to sustainable urban development, such as energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE) projects. Primevest typically considers investments starting from €5 million.
Spain, Portugal Plural Markets Independent finance company, suited for RE investment.