European Investment Bank
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ENERGY
Funding Push Puts Africa’s Energy Gap in Focus
A new funding commitment of more than $1,1 billion by the European Investment Bank is set to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, but experts say it will only begin to address a deeper, systemic electricity deficit affecting millions across the continent. “This level of investment is important in catalysing renewable energy development, particularly in scalable projects, grid infrastructure and…
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MOBILITY
EIB Invests €25m in German Startup Trailer Dynamics
The European Investment Bank (EIB), is investing €25 million in German startup Trailer Dynamics, a pioneer in trailer electrification technology. This funding will accelerate the company’s scaleup, production, and market rollout, reinforcing Europe’s technological leadership in the electrification of freight transport. Trailer Dynamics’ e-trailer technology offers a breakthrough solution for decarbonising heavy road transport. By pairing a conventional truck unit…
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NEWS
EIB Backs Green Affordable Housing in Kenya with €21.5 Million Investment
The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its development arm EIB Global, is driving Kenya’s shift towards sustainable urban living with a €21.5 million equity investment in the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund. The initiative is financing the construction and acquisition of affordable, energy-efficient homes for low- and middle-income households. IHS Kenya is currently developing three projects in Nairobi’s Tilisi, Garden…
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