The Challenges of Achieving Universal Electrification

This study takes stock of national off-grid electrification strategies, focusing mainly on two technical options: mini-grids and individual solar systems. It provides recommendations regarding the ambition of universal access to electricity by 2030, as stated in Sustainable Development Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

The study was carried out within the framework of the Alliance Sahel conference "Access to energy in the G5 Sahel countries", with the financial support of the European Union.