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12 September 2024
South Africa: EIB and FirstRand Bank boost renewable energy investments with € 400 million/ZAR 7.9 billion initiative
Renewable energy projects developed by independent power producers in South Africa received a € 400 million (ZAR 7.9 billion) boost with today’s announcement of a joint initiative between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and FirstRand Bank Ltd. A € 200 million (ZAR 3.9 billion) loan from the EIB will be matched by FirstRand Bank to invest in renewable energy, in particular solar photovoltaic and wind energy, as well as energy-efficiency projects. The investments will aim to increase the supply of reliable, affordable, clean and sustainable energy in the country, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
12 September 2024
Denmark: Foodtech start-up MATR gets €20 million EIB loan to expand production of its clean label meat-alternatives
Danish food innovator MATR Foods signed a €20 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand production of plant-based meat-alternatives. The EIB funding, supported by the InvestEU initiative of the European Commission, will enable MATR to build a first-of-its-kind plant for the production of a new generation of clean label plant-based meat alternatives and unlock further investments in product research and development.
12 September 2024
Ireland: Irish National Smart Metering Programme recognised as key for European climate action
Ioannis Tsakiris, European Investment Bank Vice President today praised the partnership between the EIB and ESB and underscoring the importance of investment that is delivering a smarter, more efficient energy system during a visit to the headquarters of ESB in Dublin.