Home Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI)Source: Shutterstock In brief Finnfund has invested in Communication & Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) to provide energy as a service to a telecom stakeholder in South Sudan by developing, building, operating, and maintaining energy assets. Source: Shutterstock Main development impact Finnfund’s financing supports the modernisation and expansion of solar-hybrid energy systems for MTN South Sudan’s 499 telecom sites under a 10-year Energy as a Service (ESCO) contract. The project has already modernised 490 sites and reaches over 4 million customers, exceeding initial targets. The telecom stations are not only operational but consistently powered, allowing anyone with a mobile device to make a call, browse the internet, or access digital services. The overall network coverage has expanded from 69% to 80% of the population over the past three years, reflecting the broader market effect of CREI’s infrastructure upgrades. Investment details Name: Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) Project number: 80000476 Region: Africa Country: South Sudan Sector: Digital infrastructure and solutions Signing date (month/year): November 2025 Currency: USD Finnfund's financing (commitment): 10,000,000 Instrument: Mezzanine Jurisdiction of registration: Mauritius Size of the project financing: 25,000,000 Share of Finnfund's financing (%): 40 Part of the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+): Global Connect (formerly Africa Connected) Status: Active Please note, that in principle, this information is given at the time of signature according to Finnfund's disclosure policy. However, in the case of investment funds, the share of Finnfund’s financing (%) is disclosed after the fund’s final closing, and information on the portfolio companies financed by the fund is updated at least once a year. Other investments Name Country Signing date (month/year) Currency Finnfund's financing (commitment) Instrument Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) South Sudan June 2024 USD 5,000,000 Loan Read our transparency and disclosure policy More information: Ajankohtaista ja julkaisut Nykyiset investoinnit Toimialat Yhteystiedot Key facts Name: Communication and Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) Sector: Digital infrastructure and solutions Region: Africa Country: South Sudan Currency: USD Finnfund's financing (commitment): 10,000,000 Signing date (month/year): November 2025