Market Insights
Make informed market entry decisions
The Market Insights help project developers and business owners understand the steps involved in developing a project or running a business in a certain country. It covers issues such as permitting, licensing, market size, customers, economics and the viability of the business case.
Solar PV and Hydro Mini-Grids
This Developer Guide describes the opportunity for, and steps to implement, renewable energy mini-grids in Zambia, with a focus on the private sector. The Guide is for potential micro- and mini-grid developers and investors interested in the generation, distribution and supply of electricity in un-served or underserved areas of Zambia with projects in the range of 5 kW to 10 MW. Solar PV and hydropower options are considered. The Developer Guide includes hyperlinks to Model Business Cases and Case Studies for a more in-depth look at project specifics.
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Stand-Alone Solar Businesses
This Developer Guide describes the potential for developing an Off-Grid Solar (OGS) business in Zambia. The Guide describes the country and market context, the opportunity for off-grid solar home solutions, and reviews regulatory and operational considerations for developers and investors preparing an investment opportunity. The Developer Guide includes hyperlinks to Model Business Cases and Case Studies for a more in-depth look at project specifics.
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Captive Power
This Developer Guide describes the opportunity for on-site power generation for self-consumption (captive power) in Uganda, with a focus on the private sector. The guide is for potential projects in the 20 kW to MW range implemented by or for medium and larger-scale commercial, industrial and agricultural facilities. Solar PV, biogas and biomass energy sources and technologies are considered. The Developer Guide includes hyperlinks to Model Business Cases and Case Studies for a more in-depth look at project specifics.
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Renewable energy applications within agricultural value-chains
This Developer Guide examines market opportunities for three renewable energy applications within the agricultural value-chains in Senegal: Solar PV pumps for irrigation in the rice and horticultural value chains, solar PV cooling applications for the milk value chain and biodigesters for domestic cooking applications. The Guide is relevant for project developers, farmers and their associations, investors and financiers. The Developer Guide includes hyperlinks to Model Business Cases and Case Studies for a more in-depth look at project specifics.