Across the globe, renewable energy projects – from solar farms in Africa to wind parks in Southeast Asia – are on the rise as countries and companies invest in cleaner power. One of the biggest challenges in bringing these projects to life is financing: renewable infrastructure often has high upfront costs and longer payback periods.

The Middle East is undergoing a transformative phase: energy diversification, water infrastructure expansion, and urban smart‑city development. These capital‑intensive sectors require long‑term, low-cost financing that local banks often can’t provide. Enter EXIM Bank financing.

It all begins with an idea.

EXIM Bank is the official export credit agency of the United States, and it specializes in helping foreign buyers obtain U.S. government-backed loans to buy American products[1]. In this guide, we’ll explain how EXIM financing works and how it can fuel your business expansion in regions ranging from Europe and the UK to North America, the Middle East, and Africa.

When it comes to U.S. government support for international projects, EXIM Bank isn’t the only game in town. Two other major players can be extremely valuable for foreign companies and project developers: the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).