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This case study describes the 'Stand-Alone Solar for Productive Use' (SSPU) programme in Nigeria, managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) through the Universal Energy Facility (UEF). The programme uses results-based grants to encourage clean energy companies to replace polluting petrol and diesel generators with solar-battery systems for businesses and services.

The Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM) is a results-based financing instrument that uses grants to repay commercial investors based on third-party valuations of adaptation benefits, specifically targeting private investment in projects such as land use and forestry.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative examines Results-Based Financing (RBF) as a tool to mobilize private capital for climate mitigation and adaptation, particularly as part of post-COVID-19 economic recovery. It details the mechanics of RBF, identifies high-potential sectors such as energy and urban development, and discusses implementation challenges including counterparty risk and the potential for perverse incentives.

The SEforALL 3-Year Business Plan 2021-2023 outlines the transition to 'SEforALL 3.0,' a strategic shift from global agenda-setting toward an implementation-focused model. The plan prioritizes data-driven decision-making, partnerships with high-impact countries, and the delivery of specific 'Results Offers' across four thematic areas: Energy Diplomacy and Advocacy, Energy Access and Closing the Gap, Energy Transitions and Climate Change, and Intersection with Other SDGs. The organization aims to mobilize USD 58.9 million over three years to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) by 2030.

This research paper by the NewClimate Institute defines results-based financing (RBF) and explores its application within climate policy, specifically focusing on the potential synergies between carbon markets and non-market climate finance approaches.

The Results-Based Finance (RBF) Grant Agreement Template, published by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification, provides a standardized framework for governments and organizations to provide fixed grants to mini-grid operators based on verified electricity connections. The guide outlines the legal and financial structure of such agreements, emphasizing the need for tailored conditions to support domestic companies and ensure project viability.