About
The Mirova Gigaton Fund is a closed-end debt fund that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition in emerging countries in Africa and Asia.
Project Focus
The Mirova Gigaton Fund uses Shell Foundation’s capital as a catalyst in the junior tranche to facilitate investment in the e-mobility value chain. Shell Foundation committed $3 million to the Fund, which will be used to catalyse $30 million in investments for the e-mobility value chain, aiming to test EV Value Chain investments from a large Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE)-focused fund with potential for impact at scale.
Insights and impact
Latest news and updates
Gender
Micro-Entrepreneurs
East Africa
West Africa
Clean Cooking
Cold Storage
Smart Energy Systems
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
FCDO
Fostering Innovation
Smallholder Farmers
East Africa
Post-Harvest Processing
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