Bavarian Energy Loan Program / Renewable Energy Loan
The Bavarian Energy Loan Program supports companies, freelancers, and cooperatives in the Free State of Bavaria with investments in renewable energies. It offers interest-subsidized loans for projects related to energy generation, storage, grid integration, and the digitalization of the energy transition, aiming to promote the shift to a sustainable energy supply.
Who is Funded
The Bavarian Energy Loan Program, particularly the Renewable Energy Loan, targets companies and freelancers with a registered office or branch in Bavaria. The goal is to support investments in renewable energies and related infrastructures to promote the transition to a sustainable energy supply in the Free State.
What is Funded
The Renewable Energy Loan supports specific investments in renewable energies, storage systems, and measures for the flexibilization and digitalization of the energy transition. It covers activatable investment costs but excludes land costs and certain operating and financing costs. Funded projects must meet technical requirements and contribute to a sustainable energy supply.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as an interest-subsidized loan, which can cover up to 100% of the eligible expenses. The maximum loan amount varies depending on the project, with a liability exemption possible for smaller loans. Conditions are individually tailored, and terms are based on the customary operational use.
Conditions and Requirements
Strict requirements apply to the application and project implementation, including compliance with state aid regulations (AGVO, De-minimis), technical standards, and cumulation rules. Early application before the project begins is mandatory, as is adherence to budgetary frameworks and ensuring overall financing.
Application Procedure
The application for the Renewable Energy Loan is submitted through the house banks, which also handle the disbursement and monitoring of funds. The procedure requires specific forms and can, under certain conditions, also be processed electronically. LfA Förderbank Bayern decides on the approval.
Legal Basis
The Bavarian Energy Loan Program and the Renewable Energy Loan are based on specific guidelines from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, supplemented by budgetary provisions and European state aid rules (GBER, De minimis Regulation). National laws such as the EEG and KWKG, as well as KfW sector guidelines, also shape the implementation of the program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 € (100,000,000 € for heating network systems)
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Companies and freelancers, cooperatives, associations, foundations in the field of renewable energies, energy efficiency, and digitalization of the energy transition.
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Process Optimization, Infrastructure, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, KfW Banking Group
Managed By:
LfA Förderbank Bayern
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