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
Building climate change resilience: The impact of cold chain adoption for Lake Turkana’s fishers
Cold chain adoption helps Lake Turkana fishers reduce spoilage, increase incomes, and build resilience to climate change.
09th December 2025
Shell Foundation partners with Zypp Electric to empower transporter livelihoods, accelerate EV rental solutions, and support women’s EV adoption in India
Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV Rental platform, has partnered with UK Charity Shell Foundation to increase access to electric vehicles…
09th October 2025