green energy mini-grid infrastructure project portfolio

WeLight Madagascar, founded in 2018, operates a portfolio of 118 solar mini-grids financed by Team Europe (EIB, ElectriFI, and Triodos) with a budget of EUR 23,000,000. These sites provide distributed renewable energy to 540,000 people, including 36,000 households and 1,050 public buildings, while avoiding 1,930 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The project has generated over 8,100 new jobs, electrified more than 250 schools and 100 health centres, and installed over 3,000 streetlights across 15 regions of Madagascar.

• The project portfolio consists of 118 solar mini-grids operational since late August 2024, which provide distributed renewable energy to 540,000 people, 36,000 households, 1,600 small industries, 3,800 businesses, and 1,050 public buildings. The infrastructure generates up to 4,130 MWh per annum and avoids 1,930 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.
• The project utilizes a blended public-private finance model with a budget of EUR 23,000,000 for the 118 sites. Funding was provided by three European institutions: the European Investment Bank (EIB), the EU-funded impact investment facility ElectriFI, and the Dutch bank Triodos.
• The electrification has led to significant social and economic outcomes, including the creation of over 8,100 new jobs and the employment of more than 3,200 women in emerging sectors. Specifically, 70% of female beneficiaries are investing in commerce, small restaurants, and hair salons.
• Public infrastructure improvements include the electrification of over 100 health centres, which has improved nighttime patient care and night births, and the electrification of more than 250 schools. The latter is associated with an estimated 35% increase in official exam pass rates.
• Community safety and security have been enhanced through the installation of more than 3,000 streetlights.

APA

Alliance for Renewable Electrification (2024). green energy mini-grid infrastructure project portfolio. https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARE_DREImpactStories_9WeLightMadagaskar_A4_250401-1.pdf

Chicago

Alliance for Renewable Electrification. green energy mini-grid infrastructure project portfolio. 2024. https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARE_DREImpactStories_9WeLightMadagaskar_A4_250401-1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{allianceforrenewableelectrification2024green, author = {{Alliance for Renewable Electrification}}, title = {{green energy mini-grid infrastructure project portfolio}}, institution = {Alliance for Renewable Electrification}, year = {2024}, url = {https://www.renewelec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARE_DREImpactStories_9WeLightMadagaskar_A4_250401-1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }