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Funding under the KfW Renewable Energies "Standard" Programme
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The KfW Renewable Energies "Standard" Programme (270) offers low-interest loans for investments in renewable energies for electricity and heat generation. It supports projects in Germany and abroad, including the development of networks, storage, and measures for the digitalization of the energy transition. This programme is essential for promoting a sustainable energy supply and climate protection.

Who is funded?

This programme of the KfW Banking Group targets a wide range of applicants, including natural persons, companies, legal entities, and public law corporations that wish to invest in the use of renewable energies. Funding is available for projects in Germany and abroad, with specific requirements for international projects. The goal is to accelerate the transition to renewable energies and create corresponding infrastructures.

What is funded?

The programme supports a variety of renewable energy projects, including the construction and expansion of facilities for electricity and heat generation, as well as the necessary infrastructure such as networks and storage. Measures for the flexibilization of the energy system and for digitalization are also funded to enable a comprehensive transformation of the energy supply.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is provided in the form of a low-interest loan with a maximum amount of up to 150 million euros per project. Financing can cover up to 100 percent of the eligible costs and is also available for international projects.

Conditions and Requirements

To avail of the funding, certain legal, environmental, social, and specific programme-related conditions must be met. This includes compliance with the KfW exclusion list, national standards, and the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).

Application Procedure

Applications for the KfW Renewable Energies "Standard" Programme are submitted through the applicant's house bank, which then forwards them to the KfW Banking Group.

The basis of the KfW Renewable Energies "Standard" Programme is the corresponding KfW information sheet. Furthermore, general environmental and social standards as well as the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) are decisive for the implementation of the programme.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

150,000,000 EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany, Abroad

Sectors

Sectors:

Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Scaling, Market Introduction, Process Optimization

Funding Provider

Program Level: Multi-Country

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

Managed By: KfW Banking Group

Website: KfW Bankengruppe