Publications

Explore our collection of publications, research papers, reports, and technical documents designed to address key knowledge gaps in the energy access sector.

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November 22, 2024

Cultivating Opportunities in Africa

This report from the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities program delves into the role of renewable energy in agricultural productivity in Africa to meet food system demands.

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Crowd Power – State of the Market Report 2023-2024

Energy 4 Impact’s research programme, Crowd Power, examines the role of crowdfunding in supporting the growth of the energy access sector.

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October 21, 2023

Made in Africa: Impact of local manufacturing on profits, people and products

The latest report from PREO, the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities programme, analyses the opportunity to capture the local ‘share of value’ while accelerating energy access in the off-grid sector in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Charge Up! Battery as a Service

This report investigates distinct models that may be employed in the deployment of e-bike fleets and charging/swapping infrastructures in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Accelerating e-mobility in Africa

This report outlines the market opportunity for e-motorcycles to become a driving force in the African e-mobility sector.

Maximising productive use of energy in sub-saharan africa

October 21, 2022

Capital required to maximise the productive use of energy in rural sub-Saharan Africa

The report highlights the economic and social benefits of investing in revenue and income generating equipment and appliances and the associated business case for investment into reliable renewable energy infrastructure to help business and industries reach their full potential across sub-Saharan Africa.