B22 · Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, DR Congo
Unlocking Africa's mini-grids market
- Period
- 2019
- Client
- African Union Commission (USAID sponsored, via Tetra Tech)
- AESG's role
- Lead company
- Where
- Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, DR Congo
Comparative analysis of compensation mechanisms for off-grid and mini-grid operators when the national grid reaches their site — giving developers certainty on their investment; evaluation of business and financing models for small off-grid generation (solar, hydro, bioenergy, hybrid) and distribution; development of tariff calculation tools, assessing the market signals governments and regulators should send (maximum return on equity, acceptable loan interest rates, WACC), compiling available tariff tools onto the AUC website; analysis of interconnection terms; and facilitation of the AUC/DIE stakeholder validation workshop.
2019. Likely a full-year contract with a Jul–Oct study phase. Use "2019" publicly.
What the work involved
- Outlining on how EACREEE will position itself as a regional focal institution promoting SDG-7 in the EAC region; Outlining on how EACREEE will position itself as a regional focal institution promoting the SDG-9 dimension of SDG-7 and SDG-13; in this context the EACREEE focus lies on promoting sustainable energy solutions in key industries and for productive uses, as well as the strengthening of domestic energy manufacturing and servicing; Outlining on how EACREEE will position itself as an advocacy agent for sustainable energy at an international level and as an active member of the GN-SEC, in line with SDG-17 on partnerships. 37
Detail from AESG Company Profile 2026, p.37.