Approximately 1.2 billion people will need to gain access to electricity to achieve universal access by 2030. The only way to achieve this is through a combination of the main grid extension, mini grids, and off-grid solar. This report shows that about half a billion people can be cost-effectively provided with electricity through mini grids. The combination of falling costs, dramatic increase in the quality of service, and favorable enabling environments...
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Mini Grids for Half a Billion People: Market Outlook and Handbook for Decision Makers - Executive Summary (English). Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) Technical Report|no. 014/19 Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/300241561040821658