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he World Bank has paid special recognition to Ethiopia and Kenya as having the best set of policies on the continent geared towards providing off-grid power solutions to remote villages.
These eastern Africa nations have in recent years been championing connections through off-grid solutions such as mini grids and solar kits, largely implemented by private investors. This is seen to provide the nations with the shortest, cost-effective route towards universal electricity access.
“Sub-Saharan African countries have registered strong progress, especially since 2015, in particular on policies and regulations for mini grids and standalone systems. This effort is mainly driven by Ethiopia, which has the most comprehensive energy-access-enabling environment on the continent, followed by Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa,” the World Bank says in its report dubbed Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE).
“Ethiopia has one of the most advanced and comprehensive National Electrification Programs in Africa, allowing it to develop clear policy frameworks for grid electrification, mini grids, and standalone systems. Tanzania and Kenya have dedicated their efforts to developing mini grids and standalone systems by establishing national programs and providing dedicated financing facilities.”
Source: Energy Siren