Funding Database
Embedded Generation Investment Programme (EGIP)
Current as of: 2025-11-13
Description
The Embedded Generation Investment Programme (EGIP) is a collaboration between the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the DBSA. The programme supports the implementation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind embedded generation projects developed by independent power producers (IPPs) in South Africa. The EGIP contributes long-term subordinated debt and concessional equity towards Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment funding. EGIP’s subordinated debt and concessional equity aims to increase the participation and ownership of local communities and small, medium and micro enterprises in renewable energy projects.
Instrument Type
Debt
Type of loans provided
Junior or subordinated debt (non-convertible)
Concessional debt
Concessional debt
Range of loan tenors
Up to 18 years
Is the loan concessional?
Yes
Ticket sizes per transaction (EUR)
> 10 million
Currencies used
Local currencies
Eligible market segments
Independent Power Producers
Special requirements pertaining to gender, diversity and local content
No specific requirements expected from investees
Technical assistance
Technical assistance is not provided
Eligible regions under GET.invest mandate
Southern Africa
Eligible countries under GET.invest mandate
South Africa
Instrument Capitalisers
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
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Eligibility criteria
Details of eligibility criteria are available hereApplication process
Details of the application process are available hereCurrent status of instrument
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
About
The DBSA is a South African government-owned development finance institution. Established in 1983, the DBSA promotes economic growth and regional integration for sustainable development programmes and projects across Africa. The DBSA finances projects in the economic and social infrastructure sectors, including energy, information and communication technology, water and sanitation, transport, health, education and human settlements.