SDG 7 will not be achieved without greater coordination
Written by Esther Kahinga, Knowledge Manager - ACE TAF SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals could be the goal that will make the greatest contribution to the achievement of...
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The case for responsible taxation to ensure affordable access to energy
Written by Mary Githinji, Kenya Country Manager - ACE TAF In March 2020, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was published proposing the deletion of VAT exemptions on Off-grid Solar...
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Part 2: Can the Bangladesh IDCOL model be used to finance solar home systems in Africa?
Part 2: Can the Bangladesh IDCOL model be used to finance solar home systems in Africa? In the last blog, we introduced the Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) model and...
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Sustainable Solar Webinar Series: Coordination and Keeping the Momentum in Off-Grid Electrification
Off-grid electrification has rapidly evolved over the last decade and contributed to universal access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Consequently, it has potential to contribute to the achievement of...
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Sustainable Solar Webinar Series: Powering Agriculture and Re-localization of Food Supply Chains in Africa
Few countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are food secure. Yet, the last two years have been marked by alternating seasons of drought and floods. The situation in the Horn of...
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Sustainable Solar Webinar Series: Building Resilience and Recovering Better: Could SAS be the Answer?
In Sub-Saharan Africa, at least 160 million people are currently benefiting from off-grid solutions including mini-grids and solar home systems. Due to advances in solar technology, falling prices and the...
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