EIB/Crédit Agricole CIB : a €1Bn partnership 'to scale up financing for the EU wind sector' by 2027

To scale up financing for the EU wind sector : that's the main purpose of the strategic agreement signed by The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the French Bank Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB) on 01/12/2025.

'The programme aims to add 32 GW of wind generation capacity, contributing to the 117 GW required for achieve the European Union’s target of producing at least 45% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030.

This agreement is part of a €6.5Bn wind energy package unveiled by the European Commission in October 2023 (originally €5Bn, and increased in 2025). This package, managed by the EIB, is 'designed to accelerate the transition to green power'.

Under this initiative, "the EIB will provide a €500 M counter-guarantee, enabling Crédit Agricole CIB to build a portfolio of bank guarantees worth up to €1 Bn on behalf of its customers to support new wind farm investments across the EU. This new agreement catalyses private capital from other institutions and banking partners, driving the development of European wind energy and providing Crédit Agricole CIB’s…