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Africa Clean Energy Programme (ACE)

IATI Identifier: GB-1-204637

Description

To deliver increased access to modern, clean, affordable energy for low-income households in Africa by providing support to promote a market-based approach for private sector delivery of off-grid energy services, including standalone solar household systems and mini-grids. Specific outputs include 1. Businesses offering off-grid energy products and services have access to finance and technical assistance for early stage proof of concept, enterprise start-up and business development. 2. Governments have knowledge and tools to identify, implement and enforce relevant policies and regulations. 3. Improved quality assurance and consumer protection for household solar products. 4. African Green Mini-Grids sector supported through policy and market development and knowledge.


Location

The country, countries or regions that benefit from this Programme.
Africa, regional, Developing countries, unspecified
Disclaimer: Country borders do not necessarily reflect the UK Government's official position.

Status Post-completion

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Programme Spend

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Participating Organisation(s)

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Funding: Organisation which provides funds.

Implementing: Organisations implementing the activity.

Sectors

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Budget

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Policy Marker(s)

ODA measures in relation to their realisation of OECD development policy objectives

Gender Equality significant objective
Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Framework Convention on Climate Change - Mitigation principal objective

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