Solar power has enormous potential to quickly and affordably meet the energy needs of emerging markets—including in sub-Saharan Africa, where two out of three people lack access to electricity and existing grids are under strain.
But while large countries such as India, Mexico, and South Africa have benefited from surging investment in the renewable energy sector, many of their smaller neighbors remain off the radar of solar power developers and are struggling to obtain the electricity they need.
the opportunities and challenges presented by the dynamic off-grid solar market. The report tracks the groundbreaking technological advances and innovative business models which have emerged to transform the lives ofmillions through affordable modern solar energy services.
and implementing a National Electrification Strategy that enshrines the sustainable development of the energy sector. The consultant is intended to provide analysis and policy advice tailored to the specific needs of Mozambiques energy sector. The work is expected to describe the current institutional and operation model, identify its strengths and weaknesses and generate solid sector diagnostics and identify practicable action plans to consolidate and operationalize reforms and ultimately help achieving the fast while sustainable electricity access for the Mozambican people.
have a variety of power generation projects to drive its power sector development and take advantage of trading opportunities arising in the region. The GoM recognizes that its challenge is to maximize the net benefits to the country from power generation development by:
development of distributed energy services companies (DESCOs) in emerging markets that use a range of technologiesbroadly falling into the categories of standalone solar home systems, micro grids and mini-gridsto provide energy services. The lack of detailed, as well as accurate, data on the market for energy services has been identified by many DESCOs as a major barrier to their scale-up.
(TGDC) with best practices in preparing of environmental and social safeguard documentation for the geothermal exploration drilling in Ngozi, SW Tanzania. During the implementation of this assignment, the consultant will also have as a primary objective of training the staff at TGDC in aspects related to environmental and social safeguards for geothermal exploration drilling.
sector legislation, policies, and regulation; (ii) public sector technical, planning, and financial capacity; (iii) financial structuring of transactions, availability of funding from multiple sources and access to international capital markets, as well as tariff structure reforms; and (iv) associated environmental and social compliance aspects.
is currently implementing its activities through leading MFIs and with the support of quality-verified product manufacturers across rural Kenya to support last mile distribution of off-grid lighting solutions. To support this, the Program is procuring a firm to strengthen the role that women play in the supply chain for off-grid lighting products in rural Kenya through a ‘light-touch’ entrepreneurship development and mentorship support package.
report on the CSP technology, market and industry, covering all segments (and not just the large-scale plants), updating previous studies dating back to 2013 to reflect recent market developments, policy changes and climate change mitigation commitments following COP21 trends briefly discussed in the background section. It will thus guide the work of the whole CTF MENA CSP TA, helping to focus on activities that are the most likely to have an impact on the ground.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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