Renewable Energy Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and large companies and 2 others, at prototype and pilot stage, seed stage and Series A. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
Norfund invests as a minority financial partner in renewable energy and energy-access projects in developing countries, typically alongside entrepreneurs or industrial investors. The fund targets increased energy supply and access in underserved regions through equity or quasi-equity investment structures.
About this grant
An organisation based in Norway provides development finance for renewable energy projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, selected regions in Asia, and Latin America. The fund targets deployment of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and similar infrastructure to expand energy access and supply whilst supporting climate mitigation in the Global South. Eligible applicants include startups, SMEs, large companies, nonprofits, social enterprises and consortia at any stage from prototype through to mature scale. Projects must be located in the eligible geographic regions and have energy access and supply expansion as a primary objective, aligned with the funder's development and climate impact priorities. Funding is available as grants, project finance or blended finance structures.
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Key requirements
- ✓Project must increase energy access or supply in developing countries
- ✓Applicant must be willing to accept Norfund as a minority financial investor
- ✓Co-investment or partnership with entrepreneurs or industrial investors typically required
- ✓Focus on renewable energy technologies and sustainable energy solutions
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Renewable Energy?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM; startup, sme, large-company, social-enterprise, consortium.
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About this sector
Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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