Infrastructure
Financing private infrastructure projects
Adequate access to energy, water, telecoms, and transport infrastructure is a basic service to the population. It is also indispensable for economic growth and a sustainable private sector.
Amount
€3-20 M (€, $ or local currency)
Focus
Infrastructure projects that provide basic services to
the population and to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This includes, but is not limited to, renewable energy, telecommunications and transport & logistics.
Investment types
Loans:
maturity: up to 15 years
Information or Application
Some examples
candi solar
BIO has granted a USD 5 M loan to candi solar, a company installing, owning and operating solar production plants and selling electricity to clients in India and South Africa.
Consorcio Eólico Amayo (fase 2), S.A.
BIO has granted a USD 9.14 M loan to the Consorcio Eólico Amayo (Fase II), S.A., for the development and management of a wind farm in Nicaragua
Irrawaddy Green Towers
BIO has granted a USD 12 M loan to Irrawaddy Green Towers to build mobile communications infrastructure across Myanmar.
San Martin Hydro
BIO gave a USD 7.59 M loan to San Martin, a 6MW, greenfield, run-of-river hydroelectric project.
Spark + Africa Fund
BIO has invested USD 3 M in equity in the Spark + Africa Fund, an impact investment fund aiming to develop and scale an inclusive and sustainable clean cooking industry.
Ten Merina Ndakhar
BIO gave a € 16 M loan to Ten Merina Ndakhar, a 30 MW PV plant in Sénégal.
BIO seeks to improve access to basic services including energy and water, telecommunications, and transport. BIO’s focus on renewable energy allows access to reliable and affordable energy and contributes to the fight against climate change. We support both on-grid and off-grid projects, providing tailor-made solutions to fit the needs of each client and ensuring that social and environmental standards are met. Beyond capital and debt, BIO offers grants for feasibility and technical studies.
All projects must be executed in good cooperation with the local communities and must comply with high environmental and social standards.
On sizable projects, BIO works in collaboration with other financing parties in a follow-the-lead approach. For projects below 20 MW, BIO can finance up to 80% of the project costs and the entirety of the debt.
Recent projects
