The European Investment Bank Group invested a record £90 billion in 2025, with green financing forming the core of its support for Europe’s energy transition and resilience.
Almost 60% of total EIB Group financing last year was directed to green projects. These ranged from electricity grids and interconnectors to renewables, storage, clean industrial technologies and climate adaptation infrastructure.
Energy security investment reached a new high, with £10 billion committed to grids and storage. This supported around one third of total EU energy transition investment in 2025.
The financing is expected to help construct or upgrade 56,000 km of power lines across Europe. Projects include major cross-border interconnectors as well as local and municipal grid upgrades.
EIB Group backing supported one fifth of all newly installed solar capacity in the EU last year. It also financed one in three new onshore wind projects and the vast majority of offshore wind developments.
Record investment levels in energy efficiency are expected to lower bills for households and small and medium-sized businesses. Tailored financing also supported European manufacturing for wind and grid technologies.
EIB Group President Nadia Calviño said: “The EIB Group is making a difference. Investing in shared prosperity, security, strategic autonomy and European values, so Europe delivers on its promises to citizens and partners.”
Green investment was complemented by support for clean innovation, including artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and critical raw materials. Through its TechEU programme, the EIB Group aims to mobilise at least £215 billion for innovation by 2027.
Beyond energy, climate-focused investment included water infrastructure and resilience projects. Globally, EIB financing for water reached a record £4 billion in 2025.
With green funding now central to its mission, the EIB Group is positioning itself as a key driver of Europe’s clean energy transition and long-term competitiveness.
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