Taking the Pulse 2019

The report identifies a total financing need of USD 6.4 billion by 2030 for off-grid electricity and clean cooking solutions across Madagascar, the Philippines, and Uganda. It breaks down these needs into grants, equity, debt, and affordability gap financing, while analyzing the specific roles of mini-grids, stand-alone solar, and improved cookstoves in each national context.

• To achieve SDG7 in Madagascar, the Philippines, and Uganda, a total of USD 6.4 billion in financing is required for off-grid electricity and clean cooking solutions by 2030. This is distributed as USD 2.3 billion for Madagascar, USD 1.8 billion for the Philippines, and USD 2.3 billion for Uganda.
• The total financing requirement of USD 6.4 billion is composed of USD 2.1 billion in debt, USD 1.7 billion in equity, USD 1.8 billion to address the affordability gap, and just over USD 800 million in grants.
• Stand-alone solar is projected to be a primary driver of access in Uganda and Madagascar. In Uganda, it is forecast to provide 52 percent of new household connections by 2030, requiring USD 1.76 billion in finance. In Madagascar, it is expected to account for 8 million connections, requiring USD 1.85 billion in finance.
• Mini-grid needs vary significantly by country: the Philippines requires USD 354 million to reach 1.2 million households; Madagascar requires USD 92 million for 530 new mini-grids serving over 130,000 households; and Uganda requires USD 51 million to serve approximately 70,000 households by 2030.
• Clean cooking access relies heavily on improved cookstoves (ICS) due to the high cost of clean fuel infrastructure. Financing needs for ICS are USD 537 million in Uganda, USD 365 million in Madagascar, and USD 523 million in the Philippines.
• Affordability is a critical barrier, particularly in Madagascar, where over 60 percent of households cannot afford basic access without intervention. The report suggests 'energy safety net' mechanisms, such as vouchers and conditional cash transfers, to bridge this gap.

APA

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

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

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforall2019taking, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Taking the Pulse 2019}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, year = {2019}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2019-10/EF-2019-TP-ES-SEforALL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }