Frequently Asked Questions on Sustainable Energy

What is Sustainable Energy?

Generation or consumption of energy in ways that are economic and minimize use of non-renewable resources and the associated environmental impacts

What type of projects does IFC support?

• Commercial/near commercial projects which face informational or risk perception barriers
• Projects with substantial environmental benefits and replicability but which are unproven or which are not yet economically competitive

Where will I find the opportunities?

• "Intermediaries" – Companies with large customer base and need to differentiate or interest in new markets
• Energy-related clients

What type of activities do we do?

TA Loans, Equity and Risk Sharing offerings to projects involving:

• Renewable generation (Solar, wind, biomass, hydro, landfill gas)
• Energy efficiency (Cogen, eco-housing, heat recovery, fuel efficiency)

How do we bring value?

• To intermediaries (FIs, Utilities): we give means to differentiate and grow
• To energy-intensive companies: we improve their competitiveness
• To industrial, commercial and housing sector, we improve overall performance and credit quality, and improve bottom line

How may I obtain financing through one of your programs?
Please get in touch with the appropriate Project Contact for the program you are interested in. Project Contacts are listed at the bottom of each program/project page.