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Training for Public Sector Professionals in E-Mobility
The USAID-funded Pakistan Private Sector Energy (PPSE) Project held a 2-day training for relevant public sector institutions in the electric vehicle ecosystem on January 12-13, 2023. The capacity-building workshop was organized in partnership with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and covered issues such as policy and technical aspects of the EV industry, EV […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 26 February 2023
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Congratulations to the 2022 Umoja Incubator winners
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) and Serengeti Energy’s Umoja Incubator has announced the 2022 winner following its first Umoja incubator workshop in Cape Town, South Africa that ran from 14th November 2022 to 18th November 2022. The Umoja Incubator was launched in June 2022 where renewable energy developers had the opportunity to submit their projects […]
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PFAN standalone event at COP27: Closing the Financing Gap for Climate Adaptation SMEs
As the world gathered in Egypt for the COP27 Climate Conference, the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) hosted an evening event on the sidelines of COP27 titled “Closing the Financing Gap for Climate Adaptation SMEs” on Finance Day, 9 November 2022. The event highlighted the actions needed to mobilise the necessary capital to finance climate […]
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Job Vacancy: Country Coordinators for Lao PDR, Philippines & Vietnam (Part-time)
PFAN is currently seeking candidates for the position of Country Coordinators (part-time) for Lao PDR, Philippines & Vietnam. Position: PFAN Country Coordinators (Part-time) Report to: PFAN Southeast Asia Regional Coordinator Location: Lao PDR, Philippines, Vietnam About PFAN The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is a global […]
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PFAN participates in this year’s African Development Bank Group’s $140,000 AgriPitch Competition
PFAN is pleased to launch the 2022 AgriPitch Competition together with the African Development Bank, Private Equity Support and EldoHub on 17 October 2022 under the theme: “The Role of Africa’s Youth within African Food Systems.” The AgriPitch competition aims to support young African entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector – or “agripreneurs” – by improving […]
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Circular Economy at PFAN: Increased efforts to support circular business models
Capacitating the PFAN Network: Webinar on a circular economy In line with the increased focus on the circular economy, PFAN provided capacity building to its network through a series of webinars where participants learned and discussed the circular economy, its relevance to PFAN and the type of circular business models PFAN supports. More than 90 […]
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PPSE co-creating solutions for gender responsiveness in clean energy financing
The USAID funded Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project (PPSE) organized a consultative dialogue on the gender and clean energy financing nexus on 14th September. PFAN’s Value Proposition catering to the gap between clean energy entrepreneurs and investment, is extending dialogue towards filling the gender inclusion gap in Pakistan’s clean energy sector. The workshop […]
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CIMB ESG-SME Pitch Challenge
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (CIMB)—one of PFAN’s partners, hosted an ESG-SME Pitch Challenge on 22 September 2022 to support promising SMEs in advancing their business to the next level. With the theme “Financing the Transition”, the competition aimed to provide a way for SMEs to raise equity funding and offer networking opportunities with top investors, corporates, and […]
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Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project launches whitepaper on Pakistan’s biogas sector
The Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project, funded by USAID, implemented by the Private Financing Advisory Network and jointly hosted by UNIDO and REEEP, held a multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion virtually, bringing together diverse perspectives from the biogas sector. From academia, industry, small-scale farmers, government, development sector and financial institutions, these stakeholders expounded upon industry barriers and […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 30 October 2022
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
Learn moreClean energy financing in Pakistan, an effort for framing the issues
The flagship report Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2021 estimates total climate finance has steadily increased over the last decade, reaching USD 632 billion in 2019/2020 and the future climate finance necessary to maintain 1.5°C pathway is nowhere near estimated needs, estimated at USD 4.5 – 5 trillion annually. In this decade, climate investment has […]
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PPSE holds its first SME Accelerator Pitch Forum
The Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project (PPSE), funded by USAID launched its flagship SME Accelerator Program in November 2021 where 30 SMEs were inducted from solar, electric vehicles, energy efficiency and circular economy sectors, these companies were provided a series of training on different topics over six months cohort to enhance their capacity under phase-1 […]
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UNIDO & USAID launched a Clean Energy Financing Task Force for Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan, 27 July 2022. As of today, the Clean Energy Financing Pakistan Task Force (CEFP-TF) under the Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project has been launched. The Task Force will operate as a community of practice, fundamentally a learning and knowledge platform that brings together professionals from banks, investment and financial institutions (FIs) in general, […]
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Apply to the PowerACE Start-up Competition
The Private Finance Advisory Network is pleased to be a supporting partner of the annual PowerACE competition! PowerACE 2022, a leading event for start-ups, is back in its fifth edition with a new concept this year as an ideal platform to help energy start-ups to scale up. The top 12 selected start-ups will get a […]
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PFAN PPSE SME Accelerator’s Harness Energy raises $350,000 investment
For urban dwellers in Pakistan or citizens in developed countries, it may be almost impossible to imagine a life without a reliable and constant electricity supply. However, “this is a dire reality that 96.6% of households in rural areas of Pakistan experience lack of reliable electricity supply or have no access to electricity” due to […]
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PFAN and Serengeti Energy launch their first renewable energy incubator programme
Serengeti Energy in collaboration with the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is excited to announce the launch of the 2022 Umoja Incubator. The incubator aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs in renewable energy to bring their project to financial close. This is achieved by improving the bankability of the most promising renewable energy projects through access […]
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Job Vacancy: Country Coordinator for Myanmar
PFAN is currently seeking candidates for the position of Country Coordinator for Myanmar. About PFAN The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is a global network of climate and clean energy financing experts initiated since 2006. Since its inception, PFAN has helped to mobilize more than USD 2 billion of financing for small and […]
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Job Vacancy: Country Coordinator for Malaysia
PFAN is currently seeking candidates for the position of Country Coordinator for Malaysia. About PFAN The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is a global network of climate and clean energy financing experts initiated since 2006. Since its inception, PFAN has helped to mobilize more than USD 2 billion of financing for small and medium […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 28 August 2022
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Convergence awards PFAN funding to support financing off-grid renewable energy projects in Fiji
Convergence, a global blended finance network that works to increase private sector investment in developing countries, has awarded a feasibility study grant to UNIDO as co-host of PFAN. This grant will help us to develop a results-based financing fund to provide results-based financing to private distributed energy service companies (DESCOs), for co-financing and developing off-grid […]
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Launch of the PFAN Deal Book
In 2019, we re-invigorated our work in East Africa, and despite a tough 2020 and 2021 occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have managed to support over 68 projects in the region in various sectors and technology areas since then. In 2021, 8 PFAN-supported projects attracted about $26.7 million in various forms of capital. These […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Deadline extended to 22 May 2022
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Spotlight on Clean Energy SMEs in Punjab: Scaling Up and Access to Finance
The Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project, funded by USAID and implemented by UNIDO and Private Financing Advisory Network, held a multi-stakeholder webinar focusing on Punjab province’s potential in the country’s clean energy transition on 24th February 2022. The event brought together diverse perspectives from academia, industry, government, development sector and financial institutions. The U.S. Consul […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 1 May 2022
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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EMIIF invests US$4 million in Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund
Update from PFAN funder, the Australian Government: Their Emerging Markets Impact Investment Fund (EMIIF) has made its first blended finance investment: a US$4 million first loss equity commitment in a ‘fintech’ fund called Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund. Lendable’s mission is to increase access to fair financial products and services for the 1.7 billion underbanked population around the world. This blended finance deal will channel around US$100 million of […]
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PPSE Holds Roundtable Discussion on Biogas: The Missing Piece in the Renewables Puzzle
The Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project, funded by USAID and implemented by UNIDO and Private Financing Advisory Network, held a multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion virtually, on 16th December 2021, to bring together diverse perspectives from the biogas sector, from academia, industry, small-scale farmers, government, development sector and financial institutions. The roundtable included remarks by Peter […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 27 February 2022
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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PFAN featured in ‘Powering the Future: Clean Energy Innovation in Developing Markets’ at COP26
Launching: COP26 at the SDG7 Pavilion at 13:00-13:45 on 6th November 2021 PFAN is featured in the Powering the Future: Clean Energy Innovation in Developing Markets, a news-style programme co-produced by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) and ITN Productions. The programme looks at the importance of accessing cleaner, greener energy for […]
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Winners of PowerACE 2021
On October 28 2021, 12 start-up businesses made their business plan pitches followed by probing questions from a panel of judges, namely Jayson Koh of EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy, Claire Curry of BloombergNEF, and Peter du Pont of PFAN Asia Regional Coordinator The 2021 winners have been selected: 1. WeavAir, which has developed a sensor-based, IoT […]
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PFAN Case Study: PAC Corporation Thailand
Due to the weather in Thailand being mostly hot and humid with an average peak temperature hitting 40°C, the air conditioner market in Thailand is constantly growing. It is estimated to be around $3 billion by 2025, owing to the rising population, increasing disposable income of consumers and increasingly affordable product offerings. PAC Corporation Thailand […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 31 October 2021
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Gender-Smart Practices in Climate Entrepreneurship Support: Insights from an ecosystem workshop
Authors: Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten (PFAN), Marko van Waveren Hogervorst (PFAN), Renée Hunter (Value for Women), Silvia Emili (Value for Women) Gender equality and a just, inclusive and equitable energy transition are two global goals that are intimately linked, and mutually reinforcing. There is a vibrant ecosystem of organisations that support and invest […]
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Partnership Success Story: State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE)
Since 2019, PFAN has been a strategic partner of the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE), a central executive authority governed and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine which is responsible for the implementation of the state policy and development of energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors in […]
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Pakistan Private Sector Energy Webinar Brings Together Public-Private Clean Energy Stakeholders for Sindh Scale-Up
Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project Spotlight on Sindh: Opportunities for Clean Energy Financing Overview: Potential of Sindh in Green Energy Transition The Southern province of Sindh was found to be a priority province by the Pakistan Private Sector Energy project scoping study due to its potential to drive the green transition forward in Pakistan, as […]
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Investing in a Cooler Future for All
Cooling is estimated to account for around 7% of global greenhouse emissions, more than aviation and shipping emissions combined. The demand for cooling has been constantly growing, and rising temperatures across the world due to climate change is a major contributor. For instance, around 20% of all the electricity consumed in buildings is for space […]
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PFAN Launches its Flagship Accelerator in Pakistan
At Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), we understand that great change starts with an idea and building a business out of an idea takes a lot of time, expertise and effort. While Pakistan’s green energy ecosystem is steadily emerging as a prominent driver of the green transition, many companies are at early stages of growth […]
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E-mobility Forum – “A Business Opportunity in Motion”
On 26th August, USAID and the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) hosted a webinar on e-mobility and the potential of electric vehicles to mitigate carbon emissions in Pakistan. The multi-stakeholder online event shed light on the business potential in the electric transition of the country. The forum was held to discuss electric vehicles and e-infrastructure […]
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PFAN joins local partners to promote logistics investment opportunities in the Cambodian horticulture sector
As part of the Feed the Future Cambodia Harvest II USAID Project, the Cambodia Logistics Association (CLA) is hosting an online workshop entitled Logistics Investment Opportunities in Cambodian Horticulture. It will take place on Tuesday 24th of August (2-4 PM) bringing together logistics firms, investors, agri-businesses, project developers, government officials and industry associations. Feed the […]
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Sabera Khan (1971 – 2021)
PFAN mourns the tragic passing of our friend and colleague Sabera Khan who unexpectedly succumbed in Lusaka, Zambia to an infection following a long struggle with Covid-19. In the past, Sabera served as the PFAN Country Coordinator for Zambia as well as the Network’s Gender Ambassador. As Country Coordinator she was responsible for organising the […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 29 August 2021
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Approaching a milestone: USD 2 billion of investment leveraged by PFAN-supported projects
Since 2006, the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) has bridged the gap between project developers and investors by supporting entrepreneurs to develop bankable projects, mitigating investor risk and mainstreaming investments in low carbon, climate-resilient projects for sustainable development. This is implemented by the PFAN global network, which consists of more than 130 locally-based clean energy […]
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PFAN at the Energy Week Central Asia & Mongolia
From 27-29 April, PFAN network members participated in the high-level international investment conference Energy Week Central Asia & Mongolia 2021, which brought together authorities, investors and entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Mongolia, as well as IFIs/DFIs and multinational energy companies. The first day was split into three sessions, each targeting different areas of discussion regarding renewable […]
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PFAN’s Interactive Annual Progress Report
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 had severe consequences on economies and societies around the globe. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, PFAN extended tailored coaching support to a further 157 projects in 2020, successfully increasing the number of supported climate and clean energy projects by 30% compared to 2019. We also […]
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 2 May 2021
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present […]
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Investment Opportunities – IIX’s Women Livelihood Bond 4
PFAN’s investor partner, Impact Investment Exchange Pte Ltd (IIX), is now selecting Borrowers for inclusion in the next Bond in the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series – Women’s Livelihood Bond 4 (WLB4Climate). Since 2017, IIX has implemented the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (WLB), a series of innovative debt securities that create sustainable livelihoods for women in developing countries. […]
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A webinar by PFAN and EmPower connects women entrepreneurs with financial institutions and investors
Around the world, women are disproportionally affected by polluting energy sources and climate change, as well as related changed agricultural production because of social roles, discriminations, and poverty. Over the years, PFAN has worked to help women overcome those barriers by identifying and supporting women-led businesses through the call for proposals process and through work with partners […]
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Five PFAN-supported projects meet potential investors at the first PFAN Cooling Investment Forum
Electricity used for cooling is a major contributor to climate change and the impacts are set to increase as many of the more than 1 billion people globally who lack access to energy will need some forms of cooling as well. Fortunately, there are many opportunities to provide lower-carbon, more effective cooling and refrigeration […]
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PFAN is seeking Country Coordinators in Asia
PFAN is seeking candidates for Country Coordinator positions in the following countries: Laos, Bhutan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives (covering both countries). The application deadline is 09 April 2021, with the starting date as soon as possible thereafter.
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Call for Climate and Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 28 February 2021
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN’s expert network of advisors can help you get there. Selected PFAN projects undergo intensive one-on-one coaching to perfect their business plans, financial structures and investment pitches. Once investment-ready, projects may be invited to present at […]
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Launch of the Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project cooperation between USAID and UNIDO
In partnership with the United States Government, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) officially launched the Pakistan Private Sector Energy Project on 3 February at a dedicated virtual event which brought together key stakeholders from the private and public sector. PFAN will play in integral part in this programme by expanding the portfolio […]
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Caribbean and Central America Clean Energy Investment Forum
PFAN’s flagship event, the Investment Forum, went online this month at the Caribbean and Central America Clean Energy Investment Forum, where selected investment-ready projects were showcased to groups of investors, financiers and regional stakeholders. The event was co-organised with GreenMomentum, a cleantech marketing intelligence and innovation firm specialised in Latin America. The two-day event featured five PFAN-supported projects: […]
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Webinar – Financing Climate and Clean Energy Projects in Nepal
The Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) is collaborating with the Renewable Energy Confederation of Nepal (RECON) to host a webinar to highlight opportunities for project developers in high-quality climate resilient and clean energy projects in Nepal. Speakers: David Yeo, PFAN Regional Transaction Manager Sujan Kumar Paudel, PFAN Country Coordinator Gyanendra Lal Pradhan, Chief Energy Development Council […]
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Apply to the PowerACE Start-up Competition
The Private Financing Advisory Network has a longstanding partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), and we are partnering once again this year with SEAS to help organise the third PowerACE start-up competition. PowerACE is aimed at entrepreneurs and young companies in the energy start-up ecosystem. It is is a pitching competition for start-ups either working directly […]
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Investment and Financing Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Practitioners – PFAN Virtual Roadshow Manila
PFAN will deliver a webinar to shed light on EE investment and financing opportunities available in the local Philippine and regional market.
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Call for Climate or Clean Energy Projects: Next Deadline 6 November 2020
Are you looking for funding for your climate or clean energy project or to scale up your existing business? PFAN's expert network of advisors can help you get there. Submit an application to PFAN by 6 November 2020 to be included in the next evaluation round.
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PFAN Annual Progress Report
We are pleased to present our Annual Progress Report, reflecting on our 2019 activities. Over US$232 million was raised by 21 PFAN supported projects and businesses, and 120 new projects in 33 countries around the world received PFAN support.
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How to survive the financial effects of Covid-19
Stephen Gugu, PFAN Advisor and Managing Principal at InVhestia Africa, shares his expertise on how small businesses can make it through the current coronoavirus crisis.
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#TheFutureEnergyShow Webinar: Scaling Up Solar Projects In Vietnam: Where Are We And What Do We Need?
Vietnam is one of the most exciting energy markets in Asia. 100GW of additional capacity is forecast by 2030, together with a ten-fold increase in renewable energy generation. In solar, the government looks to be transitioning its strategy away from feed-in tariffs to an auction system. So what does this mean for existing project on-the-ground […]
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PFAN’s Covid-19 Response
As the global network of climate and clean energy financing advisors, we would like to offer our expertise in helping climate entrepreneurs towards ensuring business continuity in these turbulent times. While we give our priority attention and support to project developers from the PFAN network, we are in continuous dialogue with the investor and donor community to expand our support outside the existing network.
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Vishwa Amatya joins the PFAN Network
We are pleased to welcome our new PFAN consultant Vishwa Amatya. He has more than 35 years of professional experiences in public, private and development sector. Over the past 18 years, Amatya has been working in the field of project/program development, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation towards energy access improvements in Nepal. He has an Engineering […]
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ATEC of Cambodia raises $1.6 million to expand access to clean biogas
ATEC* Biodigesters International (ATEC) is a Cambodia-based social enterprise that provides high-quality, prefabricated biodigesters to rural households. ATEC’s biogas digesters can be installed in high groundwater and flood-prone areas. They are made with a type of UV-treated hard plastic called LLDPE which has a 25-year lifespan. ATEC ensures factory-controlled quality assurance, and the biodigester unit […]
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PFAN Joins High-Level ASEAN Seminar on Sustainability and the Circular Economy
On 1 November 2019, PFAN’s Thailand Country Coordinator, Itty Varugis, participated in a high-level seminar on circular economy, waste management and sustainability. The seminar, which was co-hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), was among a series of sideline events at […]
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