Financing and Advisory for Infrastructure and Energy Projects

DEG is a reliable, long-term partner for companies investing in infrastructure and energy projects in emerging and developing countries. We offer you leading solutions for financing infrastructure projects in the areas of energy, transport, water as well as telecommunications and digital infrastructure.

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Why Work with DEG

Structured Solutions for Financing Complex Infrastructure Projects
We offer individually structured project finance and project funding, combining loans, equity and infrastructure bonds to support large-scale investments of private infrastructure companies that contribute to sustainable transformation and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expertise in Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy
Proven worldwide expertise in renewable energy project financing and sector-specific know-how, from energy to transport, telecoms and water.
Mobilising Capital and Creating Impact
We leverage our global network to attract additional investors and enable sustainable infrastructure funding with long-term impact in developing markets.

Financing for Infrastructure & Energy Projects

DEG can finance projects across emerging and developing countries.The list of countries eligible under the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) can be found here.

Currency: EUR or USD, also selected local currencies
DEG financing volume: from USD 20 million
Term: generally between 4 and 21 years
Interest rate: fixed or variable, market-oriented, priced according to project and country risk
Collateral: usually secured by the company’s fixed assets in the country of investment
Structuring: customised to meet your financing needs

As an arranger of syndicated financing, we can bring additional financing partners into a transaction where required, coordinating the entire financing package.

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Direct investment

Equity participation at the holding company level or in the operating company in the country of investment
DEG typically takes a minority stake
Volume of DEG’s equity participation: from USD 10 million
Tailored risk structuring
Voting rights and board representation on a case-by-case basis
Clearly defined exit strategies or, where appropriate, long-term investments

We support your growth with equity capital. As a minority shareholder, we support the continued growth and development of your business, strengthening its credibility and attractiveness to investors and stakeholders. The stake may be taken at operating company or holding company level.

Funds

Commitments possible as early as first close
Active involvement and strategic advice through a seat on the fund's Advisory Committee
Support in addressing challenges across your portfolio
Investment possible as experienced co-investor in the fund's portfolio companies
Fund investments typically from USD 10 million, with a DEG commitment of less than 20% at final close.

Fund managers of an infrastructure or energy equity fund investing in companies or projects, benefit from our in-depth expertise in funds and co-investments.
As an anchor investor, we strengthen your capital base already at first close, which can help catalyse additional commitments. We can also co-invest in the portfolio companies on the same terms and conditions.

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Investments in private and listed bond issues in USD and EUR
Market-based terms reflecting current capital market conditions
Supporting capital market access and development for issuers from emerging and developing countries
Providing a positive market signal regarding adherence to international ESG standards

As an anchor investor with a long-term outlook, we support successful bond issuances and send positive signals to other investors.
We invest in long-term, sustainability-focused bonds issued by experienced and established companies in emerging and developing countries, supporting you in achieving your environmental, climate, gender equality and governance objectives.

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Advisory Services and Support for Sustainable Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects

In addition to providing suitable financing solutions, our strength lies in delivering tailored advisory services on infrastructure and renewable energy projects in developing economies. Through our subsidiary, DEG Impulse, we also offer additional advisory support and funding to help you design and implement your projects in an even more sustainable and efficient way.

Business Support Services

Our Business Support Services (BSS) support investment-related initiatives that enhance your company's sustainable growth and socio-ecological impact. Infrastructure and renewable energy projects can benefit from targeted support in areas such as:

Conducting feasibility studies
Developing and implementing tailored environmental and social management systems
Staff training and capacity building

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E-Learning Platform on Sustainability and Corporate Governance

The KfW and DEG Sustainability Training Platform offers interactive courses that help infrastructure project developers and investors build the skills needed to identify, mitigate and manage environmental and social risks while complying with international standards.

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Trusted Partnerships Power Sustainable Energy Development

AEP II is privileged to have the confidence of an outstanding group of public and private institutions to invest in and develop renewable energy projects. This way, we can build sustainable infrastructure where it is needed most.

Daniel Calderon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Alcazar Energy

Selected Investment Examples

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Net zero infrastructure fund for transport logistics and renewable energy

In order to promote the transition to a climate-friendly economy, DEG is contributing to the Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (EMIF II), which finances renewable energy and transport infrastructure and seeks to achieve net zero in its investments.

Expansion of wind energy in Uzbekistan

DEG promotes the expansion of green infrastructure in Uzbekistan and finances the construction and operation of a 100 MW wind power plant close to Nukus city.