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Green Mini-Grids in Sub Saharan Africa: Analysis of Barriers to Growth (December 2016)
This report explains the main barriers to scaling up green mini-grids in Sub Saharan Africa and how developers are overcoming these barriers. It also makes recommendations on how the African Development Bank can support the mini-grid sector.
Green Mini-Grids Africa Strategy (March 2017)
This paper looks at the different options for scaling up private investment in mini-grids in Africa. It covers the basic principles of mini-grids, including policy and regulatory issues and other support mechanisms. The paper was prepared for the meeting of African Energy Ministers in March 2017.
Policy Catalogue for Green Mini-Grids in Africa (March 2017)
This report looks at the policy environment for green mini-grids in the following African countries: Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda.