ÉTAT DU MARCHÉ MONDIAL DES MINI-RÉSEAUX 2024

The 2024 State of the Global Mini-Grids Market report highlights a significant expansion of the sector, with installations increasing six-fold since 2018. It documents a transition from diesel-heavy systems to solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion battery storage, driven by a 90% drop in solar panel costs over the last decade. The report emphasizes the shift toward Productive Use of Energy (PUE) to ensure financial viability and the emergence of innovative models like mesh grids for low-density areas. While total committed funding has exceeded 3.1 billion USD, the report identifies a persistent financing gap and slow disbursement rates, averaging 57% as of March 2024. It recommends the adoption of integrated energy planning, standardized regulatory tools, and a greater focus on local developers to achieve universal electricity access by 2030.

• Global mini-grid installations have grown substantially, with 2024 projections indicating they are "six fois plus nombreuses qu'en 2018".
• There has been a significant shift in energy sources between 2018 and 2024, with the share of diesel capacity falling from 42% to 29%, while solar PV capacity rose from 14% to 59%.
• The Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for high-performing mini-grids decreased by 31%, dropping from 0.55 USD per kWh in 2018 to 0.38 USD per kWh in 2021.
• Investment costs per connection have fallen by 43% between 2020 and 2024, decreasing from 1,250 USD to 707 USD.
• Total committed funds for ongoing programs exceed 3.1 billion USD across 377 programs, with the majority of investment directed toward African countries.
• Disbursement rates for committed funds remain a challenge, with 57% of committed funds disbursed as of March 2024.
• Solar PV panel prices have decreased by approximately 90% over the last decade, contributing to the increased financial viability of mini-grids.
• Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly preferred over lead-acid due to lower costs (averaging 123 USD/kWh in 2021 vs 200-220 USD/kWh for lead-acid) and longer lifespans.
• Remote monitoring and control technologies have reduced operational and maintenance (O&M) costs by at least 15%.
• The sector is moving toward Productive Use of Energy (PUE) models to improve financial viability, transitioning from simple energy supply to 'business acceleration' and 'supplier-offtaker' models.
• Mesh grids are emerging as a cost-effective solution for low-density areas, reducing distribution costs by approximately 75% compared to traditional mini-grids.
• Regulatory frameworks in Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zambia have shown notable progress in creating a favorable environment for private sector participation.
• The use of Bitcoin mining as a 'last resort' buyer for excess energy is an innovative model to generate stable revenue streams during early operational phases.
• Climate finance mechanisms, such as Distributed Renewable Energy Credits (D-REC) and Peace Renewable Energy Credits (P-REC), are being explored to strengthen revenue flows.

APA

Adamopoulou, E., Sala, I., Pilco, A., Lewis, C., & Fluehr, K. (2024). ÉTAT DU MARCHÉ MONDIAL DES MINI-RÉSEAUX 2024. Sustainable Energy for All. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2024-08/SOTM%20Report%202024_FR_vFc%20%281%29.pdf

Chicago

Adamopoulou, Elena, Iro Sala, Adrian Pilco, Christopher Lewis, and Kathryn Fluehr. ÉTAT DU MARCHÉ MONDIAL DES MINI-RÉSEAUX 2024. Sustainable Energy for All, 2024. https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2024-08/SOTM%20Report%202024_FR_vFc%20%281%29.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{adamopoulou2024tat, author = {Adamopoulou, Elena and Sala, Iro and Pilco, Adrian and Lewis, Christopher and Fluehr, Kathryn}, title = {{ÉTAT DU MARCHÉ MONDIAL DES MINI-RÉSEAUX 2024}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, year = {2024}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/system/files/2024-08/SOTM%20Report%202024_FR_vFc%20%281%29.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }