WEBINAR: Mobilising PUE technologies & finance to catalyse mini-grid development
To accelerate the Productive Use of Energy (PUE) in mini-grid development across Africa, it is essential to deploy scalable technologies and innovative financing mechanisms tailored to local contexts. PUE not only stimulates economic growth in rural communities but also strengthens the bankability of mini-grid projects. Yet, developers and utilities often neglect the energy needs of end-users in their financial planning.
Integrating advanced, productivity-enhancing technologies, particularly in vital sectors like agriculture, is key to ensuring the long-term sustainability of mini-grids. At the same time, mobilising finance for PUE must become a central priority. Innovative financial models are needed to embed PUE into mini-grid business strategies and make transformative technologies accessible to end-users.
Achieving this vision demands strong collaboration between public and private stakeholders, alongside active support from development funders.
In this spirit, the African Climate Action Partnership (AfCAP), the Growing Government Engagement in Energy Access Project (GGE-EA), and the African Association for Rural Electrification (CLUB-ER) recently concluded their webinar series, “Techno-economic and Business Model Foundations for Productive Use of Energy and Mini-grids in Africa”.
The final webinar, “Mobilising PUE Technologies and Finance to Drive Mini-grid Expansion”, emphasised the pivotal role of financing in scaling energy solutions. It highlighted successful examples of technology and finance mobilisation, offering replicable models for deployment across Africa.
For those who wish to visit the live presentations, you can access the recording here: Mobilising PUE technologies and finance to catalyse mini-grid development
For those who wish to revisit the previous webinars please find the recordings below:
The Growing Government Engagement in Energy Access project has been funded by UK aid from the UK government via the Transforming Energy Access platform; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.