British development finance institution bets that a lighter, decentralised alternative to mini-grids can help close one of the world's largest electricity access gaps - but the model's commercial viability still hinges on procurement and policy execution.
British development finance institution bets that a lighter, decentralised alternative to mini-grids can help close one of the world's largest electricity access gaps - but the model's commercial viability still hinges on procurement and policy execution.
Multi-originator warehouse facility backed by IFC, Norfund, AfDB and SEDF aims to extend asset-backed finance beyond pay-as-you-go solar into electric vehicles and productive equipment.
A fatal road accident, local outcry over odours, and a burnt-out facility: Inside the regulatory and social crisis tearing apart one of North Africa’s premier green tech darlings, just months after it secured €18m with backing from British International Investment.
