About
Sima Emerging Distribution Finance Fund (EDFF) is a data-driven investment fund providing access to debt capital for clean energy distributors in developing markets. The Sima C&I Green Bond advances the commercial and industrial (C&I) solar landscape in Africa, offering short-term corporate and project financing up to 10 years for small and medium-size local developers of projects under 5 MW.
Targeting sectors like manufacturing, services, education, healthcare, and agri-processing, the bond aims to finance over 220 MW of on-site solar energy and reduce carbon emissions by four million tons.
Project Focus
The EDFF revolutionises financing for small and mid-sized off-grid solar and clean cooking last-mile distributors (LMDs). Shell Foundation funded the pilot, making 10 loans, 70% in lower-income countries. Shell Foundation provided capital to de-risk the C&I fund structure and leverage private capital.
Latest news and updates
What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs
A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs.
08th March 2026
How solar irrigation is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Kenya – lessons and the road ahead
Solar-powered irrigation is helping smallholder farmers in Kenya build resilience to climate shocks, improve nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses.
28th January 2026