
Description
The Energy Facility is a co-financing instrument which was established in 2005 in order to support projects on increasing access to sustainable and affordable energy services for the poor living in rural and peri-urban areas in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. Its objectives are set by the EU development agenda.
Main Objectives
To increase and improve access to modern, affordable and sustainable energy services for rural and peri-urban poor by focusing on renewable energy solutions as well as on energy efficiency measures
Main Activities
Provides grants for investments for provision of modern energy services for the rural poor of the targeted countries, including fragile states.
Outcomes and Impact
Patnering Entities
Financing Agency
Energy Sectors and Subsectors
Energy Efficiency
Electricity
Grid-connected Systems
Mini-grids
Off-grid/Stand-alone Systems
Renewable Energy
Clean Cooking Energy
Heating and Cooling
SDG Focus
Contact Person or Organisation
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1424699392061&do=publi.detPUB&AOREF=135073&userlanguage=en