Emerging markets face steep barriers to private investment in clean energy due to regulatory, currency, and political risk. This group will provide a focused platform to explore how innovative de-risking instruments and blended finance strategies can unlock capital for renewable energy, grid modernization, storage, and clean electrification projects in these markets.

Group objectives

  • Analyze real-world de-risked and blended finance energy deals.
  • Explore innovative use of guarantees, credit enhancements, FX hedges, and concessional layers.
  • Facilitate dialogue among MDBs/DFIs, investors, insurers, regulators, and developers.
  • Produce guidance briefs, templates, and checklists for transactions.
  • Build member capacity via webinars, workshops, and roundtables.

Interested in chairing this group?

Take on a leadership role by chairing or co-chairing this group, guiding its work and shaping its outputs.

Proposed activities

  • Repository of de-risked energy transition projects in emerging markets
  • Practical toolkits and guidance notes
  • Stronger collaboration across stakeholders
  • Improved ability of members to mobilize private capital into emerging market energy projects

Timeline

Group initiated: December 2025

Group to complete: March 2026

Outputs shared: April 2026

This group is still open to new participants who would like to join, submit your interest below.