The Private Infrastructure Development Group

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is an innovative infrastructure investment organization focused on mobilizing private sector participation in essential infrastructure across sub-Saharan Africa and South/South-East Asia. Founded by several governments, PIDG operates through specialized entities like InfraCo Africa/Asia and the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF). They focus on critical sectors including energy (renewables), transport, water, and telecommunications. In solar energy, PIDG plays a pivotal role in financing landmark utility-scale photovoltaic plants and distributed renewable energy platforms through debt, equity, and blended finance solutions. They also provide guarantees, risk mitigation, technical assistance, and advisory services. Notable projects include financing the Akuo Kita Solar plant in Mali, supporting CME Solar's rooftop pipeline in Vietnam, and enabling grid-connected PV capacity in Uganda. PIDG's blended finance approach de-risks investments in challenging environments, accelerating clean energy transitions and fostering economic growth.

Product(s) / Service(s)

Project Financing
Guarantees & Risk Mitigation
Technical Assistance & Advisory
Project Development
Partnerships with Developers/EPCs

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The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund provides a $35 million loan to construct a 40MW Kesses solar project in Kenya

Sergiy Slipchenko - Feb 07, 2022 EST

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), part of The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), will provide a loan of $35 million over a 15-year term…