PROJECTS
Guidance for the Regulation of Mini Grids
The problem
Globally, 1.1 billion people lack electricity. Studies show more than a third of these could be economically served by mini grids. However, many governments don’t know how to design the regulatory systems that can make mini grids successful.
How we helped
Castalia developed guidance on the effective design of regulation, contracts and subsidies to promote development of mini grids. To do this we analyzed the experiences of Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, India, Bangladesh and Cambodia. From these cases we established which approaches work best in which contexts and presented recommendations that countries can apply to their situation.
Impact
The guidance has been published by the World Bank. It is already being applied to help Nigeria develop its ambitious mini grid program, which aims to use mini grids to extend service to 300,000 households and 30,000 enterprises by 2023, through a tender and a performance-based grant program.
The client
Our team
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WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.