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Transaction Examples

Projects We Can Structure for You

The projects below represent the types of transactions SIL Business Services can package and finance using SACE guarantees, ECA facilities, and other structured financing instruments. Each project type has been selected based on strong African market demand and proven Italian technology availability.

How it works: SIL Business Services structures the financing — we help you identify the right Italian supplier, prepare bankable documentation, arrange the SACE guarantee or ECA facility, and coordinate all parties through to financial close. Contact us to discuss how we can structure your specific project.

Mechanised Tomato Farm

Agribusiness
West Africa ECA / SACE Eligible

A large-scale mechanised tomato farming operation utilising Italian precision agriculture technology — including drip irrigation, greenhouse systems, and fully automated harvesting and sorting lines — to supply the local processing and export market.

  • 20,000+ hectare operation scale
  • Italian drip irrigation and fertigation systems
  • Automated sorting and grading lines
  • On-site primary processing capability
  • Cold chain and storage infrastructure
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Integrated Poultry Farm & Feed Mill

Livestock
Ghana / West Africa SACE Eligible

A fully integrated poultry operation combining automated broiler/layer houses with an on-site feed mill, hatchery, slaughter facility, and cold chain — all equipped with Italian technology designed for tropical climates and high-throughput operations.

  • Automated climate-controlled poultry houses
  • Italian feed mill and grain handling system
  • Hatchery and incubation equipment
  • Slaughter line and cold storage
  • Waste management systems
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Cocoa Processing Plant

Food Processing
Ghana / Côte d'Ivoire ECA / SACE Eligible

A cocoa processing facility using Italian processing technology to transform raw cocoa beans into cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and cocoa liquor — adding significant value to Ghana's primary agricultural export and supplying both domestic and international markets.

  • Roasting, grinding, and pressing equipment
  • Cocoa butter and powder production lines
  • Quality testing and laboratory systems
  • Packaging and export-ready storage
  • Environmental management systems
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Fish Farm & Processing Facility

Aquaculture
West Africa SACE Eligible

An integrated aquaculture operation featuring Italian recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), fish feed production, processing lines, and cold chain infrastructure — designed to address Africa's significant fish protein deficit.

  • Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
  • Fish feed mill and production equipment
  • Processing and filleting plant
  • Refrigeration and cold storage
  • Water treatment and management
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Roofing Sheet Factory

Manufacturing
West Africa ECA / SACE Eligible

A steel roofing sheet manufacturing facility using Italian roll-forming and galvanising technology to produce high-quality roofing and construction materials for Africa's booming housing and construction sector.

  • Italian roll-forming production lines
  • Galvanising and coating systems
  • Coil handling and slitting equipment
  • Quality control and testing systems
  • Warehousing and logistics infrastructure
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Battery Assembly Plant

Energy / Manufacturing
West Africa SACE Eligible

A battery assembly facility using Italian automation and precision manufacturing technology to produce energy storage solutions for Africa's off-grid solar market — positioning the investor to capitalise on the continent's rapid renewable energy uptake.

  • Cell assembly and formation equipment
  • Battery management system integration
  • Quality testing and certification labs
  • Environmental health and safety systems
  • Packaging and distribution infrastructure
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Hydroponic Greenhouse Complex

Agribusiness
West / East Africa SACE Eligible

A precision-controlled hydroponic greenhouse complex using Italian greenhouse technology to produce high-value vegetables and fruits year-round — decoupling agricultural output from seasonal rainfall and targeting premium domestic and export markets.

  • Climate-controlled Italian greenhouse structures
  • Nutrient film and drip hydroponic systems
  • Automated irrigation and fertigation
  • Post-harvest sorting and packaging
  • Cold storage and logistics infrastructure
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Packaging Plant

Manufacturing
West Africa ECA / SACE Eligible

A modern packaging facility equipped with Italian packaging lines capable of handling food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods packaging — filling a critical gap in Africa's domestic value chain and reducing dependence on imported packaging materials.

  • Flexible and rigid packaging lines
  • Food-grade film extrusion equipment
  • Labelling and coding systems
  • Quality control and inspection systems
  • Warehouse and logistics integration
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Solar PV Power Plant

Renewable Energy
Sub-Saharan Africa SACE Eligible

A utility-scale or commercial solar PV plant using Italian solar technology and inverter systems — structured through a SACE-backed facility that enables long-tenor financing for this capital-intensive but commercially proven investment.

  • Italian solar PV panels and inverters
  • Mounting structures and racking systems
  • Grid connection and SCADA systems
  • Battery energy storage integration
  • O&M management systems
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Have a Different Project?

If your project isn't listed here but involves Italian technology or ECA-eligible financing, we can still help. Contact us for a free initial consultation and project assessment.

Our Process

How We Structure Project Financing

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your project, understand your needs, and assess ECA/SACE financing eligibility.

2

Supplier Matching

We identify vetted Italian suppliers that meet your technical requirements and are SACE-eligible.

3

Documentation & Packaging

We prepare bankable feasibility studies, financial models, and all documentation required by lenders and ECAs.

4

Funding Close

We coordinate all parties through to financial close — ensuring your project is funded and equipment delivered.