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IFC Helps Boost Turkey's Growing Energy Sector

Nov 5, 2013

IFC Helps Boost Turkey's Growing Energy Sector

In the past five years, IFC has significantly increased its financing of energy projects in Turkey

New IFC Guidebook Shines A Light on India's Solar Sector

Sep 27, 2012

New IFC Guidebook Shines A Light on India's Solar Sector

A new IFC guidebook, "Utility Scale Solar Power Plant" sheds light on the challenges and risks India's solar industry faces and provides solutions. The guide is a best-practice manual for solar power developers and investors.

IFC Brings Off-Grid Lighting to Millions in Rural India

Aug 15, 2012

IFC Brings Off-Grid Lighting to Millions in Rural India

For some 2 million people living in India's rural areas, living without access to power is set to change, thanks to IFC's recently launched off-grid lighting initiative.

IFC investment in waste heat recovery technology increases power generation in Ghana

Jul 25, 2012

IFC investment in waste heat recovery technology increases power generation in Ghana

IFC's investment in expanding T2 plant will use waste heat recovery technology, making the plant able to generate 50% more electricity with only marginal incremental fuel consumption and without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Buildings: IFC is Helping Transform an Industry

Jul 24, 2012

Green Buildings: IFC is Helping Transform an Industry

A new global business is emerging—meeting the demand for buildings with lower environmental impact across—and IFC is working to help reposition the building building industry with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

IFC-Supported Piaggio Provides Affordable Fuel-Efficient Transportation in India and Vietnam

Jul 23, 2012

IFC-Supported Piaggio Provides Affordable Fuel-Efficient Transportation in India and Vietnam

As a cost-effective and fuel-efficient means of transportation in crowded cities, Piaggio vehicles are helping to increase mobility for small business owners and low-income families.

With IFC’s Support, China Takes Green Lending to a New Level

Jul 23, 2012

With IFC’s Support, China Takes Green Lending to a New Level

China’s successful green credit policy - supported by IFC - has become a model for emerging countries.

Blended Finance Makes More Low-Carbon Investments Possible

Jul 20, 2012

Blended Finance Makes More Low-Carbon Investments Possible

IFC blends concessional funds from donor partners in order to catalyze investments that wouldn’t otherwise happen because of barriers preventing such investment.

From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access

Jul 17, 2012

From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access

This report breaks new ground by estimating that there is a $37 billion market opportunity for improved energy services at the base of the pyramid. It profiles companies with innovative business models.

Money Moves: How Private Sector Finance Can Work for a Sustainable Future

Jul 17, 2012

Money Moves: How Private Sector Finance Can Work for a Sustainable Future

IFC invited 15 extraordinary business leaders in environmental and social sustainability to identify challenges in the "green" growth path. They share what they do to address them as well as what they think governments and regulators should do.