Taking the Pulse

The report "Taking the Pulse 2019," commissioned by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), analyzes the financing requirements for achieving universal energy access (SDG 7) in Madagascar, the Philippines, and Uganda. It focuses on off-grid electricity solutions—specifically mini-grids and standalone solar systems—and clean cooking technologies, estimating the total capital needed to bridge existing energy gaps by 2030.

• To achieve SDG 7 in Madagascar, the Philippines, and Uganda, a total of 6.4 billion dollars in financing is required by 2030 for off-grid electricity and clean cooking solutions. This total is distributed as 2.4 billion dollars for Madagascar, 2.3 billion dollars for Uganda, and 1.8 billion dollars for the Philippines.
• The 6.4 billion dollar financing requirement is composed of four primary types of capital: 2.1 billion dollars in debt (one third of the total), 1.7 billion dollars in equity, 1.8 billion dollars to address affordability gaps, and just over 800 million dollars in grants.
• Standalone solar energy is projected to be a major driver of access, particularly in Uganda, where it is expected to represent 52% of new domestic connections by 2030, requiring an average of 160 million dollars annually.
• The report identifies distinct mini-grid needs and current statuses across the three countries: the Philippines already serves nearly 800,000 households and needs 354 million dollars more to reach 1.2 million households; Madagascar has about 110 mini-grids serving 24,000 households and requires 92 million dollars for 530 new ones; Uganda has only 11 mini-grids serving 4,000 households and needs 51 million dollars to reach 70,000 households by 2030.
• Standalone solar financing needs are highest in Madagascar and Uganda. Madagascar requires 1.85 billion dollars (with 662 million for affordability gaps) to reach 8 million connections, while Uganda requires 1.76 billion dollars (with 329 million for affordability gaps) for 5.3 million connections.
• Clean cooking financing needs vary by country: the Philippines requires 523 million dollars (including 220 million for affordability), Uganda requires 537 million dollars (including 344 million for affordability), and Madagascar requires 365 million dollars (including 217 million for affordability).

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). Taking the Pulse. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-10/EF-2019-TP-ES-fr-SEforALL.pdf

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. Taking the Pulse. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-10/EF-2019-TP-ES-fr-SEforALL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndtaking, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Taking the Pulse}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-10/EF-2019-TP-ES-fr-SEforALL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }