Electrification: RISE Indicators for Energy Access

This fact sheet describes the Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) findings regarding energy access, highlighting the importance of complementary energy supply solutions and the financial challenges facing utilities in the developing world.

• Countries that score highly on the RISE indicators for energy access typically implement a complementary strategy using a mix of grids, mini-grids, and stand-alone systems rather than treating them as substitutes. India and Bangladesh are identified as leaders in utilizing this innovative combination of grid and off-grid solutions.
• Many utilities in the developing world lack creditworthiness and struggle to fund the expansion of electricity networks to unserved areas. This is compounded by a lack of dedicated government budget lines for electrification and a need for better transparency and monitoring regarding the financial and technical performance of utilities to attract investors.
• The cost of connecting to the electrical grid exceeds US$100 in most countries, with the primary driver being capital investment for materials such as transformers, cables, and poles. Connection costs range from US$22 in Bangladesh to US$500 in several Sub-Saharan African countries, where fees are highest because customers often pay for equipment like meters and circuit breakers.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (2017). Electrification: RISE Indicators for Energy Access. https://www.seforall.org/data-stories/electrification-rise-indicators-for-energy-access

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. Electrification: RISE Indicators for Energy Access. 2017. https://www.seforall.org/data-stories/electrification-rise-indicators-for-energy-access.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforall2017electrification, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Electrification: RISE Indicators for Energy Access}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, year = {2017}, month = jun, url = {https://www.seforall.org/data-stories/electrification-rise-indicators-for-energy-access}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }