ENGIE Energy Access (www.ENGIE-EnergyAccess.com) is excited to announce the release of its white paper titled “Towards Universal Access to Energy: Enabling a Multi-Technology Approach in a Mini-Grid Environment.” This white paper provides a roadmap towards achieving the ambitious Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by the 2030 deadline set by the United Nations.
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With only six years remaining to achieve the energy-related United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the challenge of providing universal energy access (https://apo-opa.co/43XaK83) in Sub-Saharan Africa within the constraints of current business models is becoming increasingly difficult. Factors such as rapid population growth, the impact of the pandemic, adverse macro-economic conditions, and geopolitical uncertainties have heightened the sense of urgency.
This white paper proposes an impact-oriented integrated approach driven by a multi-technology strategy. The focus is on combining appropriate technologies to meet the energy needs of millions without access to electricity while minimizing upfront investments. While solar minigrids (https://apo-opa.co/3xEDkyY) are identified as a crucial part of the solution, their deployment is facing significant challenges that could be addressed by a multi-technology approach.
A key aspect highlighted is the need for collaborative efforts. Achieving SDG7 is a collective effort that requires the collaboration of industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and communities. This white paper aims to initiate a much-needed dialogue and joint action.
You can access the full report here: https://apo-opa.co/3vV8Cky
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About ENGIE Energy Access:
ENGIE Energy Access (www.ENGIE-EnergyAccess.com) is the leading provider of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grid solutions in Africa. The company develops innovative off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services, and businesses, providing customers and distribution partners with access to clean and affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through manageable installments, and the mini-grids contribute to economic development by enabling productive use of electricity and creating business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural areas. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine African countries (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia), 2.5 million customers, and over 12.5 million lives positively impacted, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives in Africa by 2025.
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