Christophe Alix
- European Investment Bank
- Communication Department
- Paris
- France
BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will stimulate up to €8 billion of funding for wind energy projects across the European Union. This initiative will unlock key investments to support new wind farm projects, supply chain efficiency and improved grid interconnections, therefore accelerating wind energy development and ultimately increasing production.
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) delivered a strong performance in France last year, with €12.6 billion in long-term investment provided directly or indirectly to private sector companies of all sizes and public sector organisations. France received more EIB Group funding than any other country in 2024, partially as a result of an 85% increase in EIF financing.
The Caisse des Dépôts Group and the EIB Group have announced that they will strengthen their partnership by putting in place three new credit lines to address priorities for Europe, namely affordable housing (to respond to Europe’s housing crisis) and the green transition (to boost Europe's competitiveness).