DRELT
DRELT Master Handbook

DistributedRenewable EnergyLending Toolkit

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A comprehensive institutional framework for standardising and enhancing the credit assessment of DRE projects across InfraCredit's pipeline from origination to financial close.

ESG Pillar

Environmental, social & governance compliance with IFC PS, AfDB and FCDO standards.

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Technical Pillar

EPC/OEM validation, demand forecasting, O&M capacity and equipment certifications.

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Legal Pillar

Contract enforceability, UBO disclosure, land rights and regulatory permits.

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Finance Pillar

Financial model integrity, equity evidence, sensitivity analysis and debt structure.

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Toolkit Overview

DRELT captures lessons from NBC, MROC, and Credit Committee reviews to institutionalise InfraCredit's approach to credit preparation for DRE projects.

Key Objectives

Structure

Provide structured checklists across ESG, Technical, Legal and Finance pillars to guide analysts and sponsors.

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Classify

Classify issues into Pre-NBC Critical Blockers, Due Diligence Items, and Conditions Precedent.

02

Support

Identify Project Development Gaps and link sponsors to DREEF for TA, subsidies and capacity building.

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Institutionalise

Embed lessons learned from past projects to strengthen InfraCredit's institutional knowledge base.

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Classification Framework at a Glance


CategoryDefinitionExamplesStage
Pre-NBC BlockerMust be resolved before NBC submission.UBO disclosure gaps; No signed PPAs (only MoUs); EPC/OEM not identified; Equity proof missingNBC Screening
Due Diligence ItemCan be verified during DD after NBC approval.Demand forecast validation, Permits and licenses, FX hedging strategy, Insurance cover quotesDue Diligence
Condition PrecedentMust be satisfied before disbursement.Executed grant agreement; Binding insurance cover; Pilot project completion; Escrow arrangementsPre-Disbursement

Eligible Business Models

Isolated Mini-Grid
Interconnected Mini-Grid
Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
SaaS for Homes and Businesses
SaaS for Telecom Towers
Stand Alone Solar System
Mesh Grid
Battery as a service
E-Mobility (2W & 3W)
Productive Use EaaS