We are pleased to announce that the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK PACT) programme has launched a new funding opportunity within the Amazon Regional Fund, in the Clean Energy sector.
The Amazon basin plays a critical role in global climate stability, yet its energy systems remain major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In Peru, over 70% of electricity generation still relies on natural gas, and fossil fuel consumption is responsible for approximately 25% of national emissions. In Bolivia, more than 85% of primary energy supply comes from fossil fuels, with natural gas exports forming a key component of the national economy. Both countries have significant portions of their Amazonian populations—particularly in rural and indigenous communities—lacking reliable access to modern energy services. Expanding clean, decentralized energy solutions is essential to reducing emissions, improving energy equity, and fostering climate resilience across the basin. Both countries have committed to emissions reductions through updated NDCs, but progress is slowed by outdated regulations, limited technical capacity, and fossil fuel subsidies.
Through this Call for Proposals, UK PACT will support projects that can contribute to initiatives fostering local renewable energy generation, improving energy access and efficiency, and adaptation of electro-mobility through locally developed technological solutions.
What are we looking for?
Following bespoke engagement with government counterparts, non-government organisations (NGOs), civil society, and the private sector it is expected that projects under UK PACT contribute to expand and secure clean energy access in three areas of intervention:
It is expected that projects will be funded through UK PACT under three areas of intervention:
1. Facilitate and streamline the implementation of clean energy access projects in the Peruvian Amazon region: Identify energy access project portfolios in entities like MINEM and/or regional governments, as well as public companies responsible for energy supply in the Peruvian Amazon, needing support, such as demand studies, pre-investment assessments, long-term energy planning, regulatory framework, market analysis, or investor engagement. By integrating renewable energy and storage, these projects aim to provide reliable and uninterrupted power supply for off-grid communities, meeting both domestic and social needs.
2. Structure a delivery model for large scale clean energy private investments in the Peruvian amazon region: Structuring a delivery model that incorporates vehicles like Public-Private Partnerships, public policy instruments, such as tailored contracts, and relies on blended finance, to attract private sector and facilitate renewable energy projects in populated areas (distributed generation and/ or mini-grids - that operate independently of the main transmission grid) with established economic activity in the Peruvian Amazon. With a special focus on boosting existing bioeconomy initiatives, this supports energy integration into productive and Agri productive value chains, driving regional economic growth.
3. Promote the adoption of electro-mobility in Bolivia through locally developed technological solutions: Support the second phase of lithium battery production by the Bolivian state-owned lithium company (YLB), supporting increased production capacity by local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and the consolidation of ENDE’s EVs charging network pilot project.
Who can apply?
For-profit and non-profit organisations can apply.
Government agencies and/or departments (including sub-national governments) are not eligible to apply either as a lead organisation or partner in a consortium.
All organisations that consider themselves capable of delivering the project activities presented may submit proposals, considering aspects such as cost-effectiveness, project management, impacts on GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion), technical capacity of the organisation or proposing consortium.
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