US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF)
From 2016-2023, CPI managed the US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF) initiative: India’s first project preparation and pipeline development facility to support promising distributed solar projects to develop into viable investment opportunities and drive long-term debt financing.
USICEF is a keystone of the commitment made between the Indian and US governments to mobilize finance for Indian distributed clean energy projects.
USICEF supported more than 45 early-stage businesses across 20 states in India that went on to mobilize more than 30x in commercial capital over the initial grants provided.
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The Future of Distributed Renewable Energy in India
India will require an annual DRE investment of USD 18 billion by 2024, a 10x increase from current levels to meet its sustainability targets. This CPI report outlines the benefits and market potential of India’s DRE sector, examines the current policy and institutional landscape, and provides tailor...
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Credit Support Pathways for Rooftop Solar Projects in India
The proposed Credit Guarantee Mechanism addresses the most important barriers to scaling rooftop solar in the MSME sector; and could be crucial if India wants to achieve its rooftop solar target by 2022.
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Drivers and Challenges for Rooftop Solar Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises in India
A CAPEX model with a commercial loan for the off-taker is a potential solution for these categories of customers. In this report, we assess the viability of the CAPEX loan model with a focus on the MSME sector, identify barriers to uptake, and recommended policy solutions to these barriers.
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Making nature investable through agrifood systems
Agrifood systems are structurally dependent on nature while being among the largest drivers of ecosystem degradation. Scaling nature-positive finance is urgent, and requires fit-for-purpose metrics that help investors identify opportunities, assess risks, and allocate capital impactfully.
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Learning Hub Research Grantee Spotlight: I&P Ecosystems
With support from the CC Facility Learning Hub, I&P Ecosystems conducted research on how blended finance has become a critical enabler for gender- and climate-focused funds in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Learning Hub Research Grantee Spotlight: MUBS Climate Finance and Sustainability Centre
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) CFSC is exploring how local investors can play a greater role in mobilizing blended climate finance for climate action in Uganda.
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Learning Hub Research Grantee Spotlight: Genesis Analytics
Genesis will explore how domestic institutional capital can play a greater role in financing climate investments across Kenya, Nigeria, and Namibia.
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Catalyzing Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition – A Strategic Enabler for Andhra Pradesh to Achieve Energy Transition Goals
Andhra Pradesh is accelerating its clean energy transition through a new Center of Excellence on Energy Transition. This blog explores how the initiative can strengthen utility capabilities, foster innovation, and support the state’s ambitious renewable energy and net-zero goals.
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Responding to Risk: Tracking Financial Institutions’ Progress on Adaptation and Resilience
CPI’s new report addresses the lack of a consistent benchmark in adaptation & resilience (A&R) reporting for financial institutions by identifying leading A&R practices across eight frameworks, as well as the data required to measure true progress.
