Growth Gateway: Investing in green sectors in Africa, mini-grids investment case
Africa鈥檚 mini-grid market presents a 拢4 billion opportunity to electrify rural communities, driven by falling costs, strong policy support, and growing investor interest.
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This document was prepared by the Growth Gateway programme team in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group to support UK and global stakeholders in understanding the mini-grid investment landscape in Africa.
It was developed for audiences across FCDO, development partners, and potential UK investors seeking to explore green sector opportunities.
The document analyses the $5 billion mini-grid opportunity in Africa, outlines the growth drivers and market dynamics, identifies success factors and operational models for project viability. It also suggests strategic pathways for UK investors to engage with the sector.
It serves as both an investment case and a practical guide to navigating barriers such as concessional financing, regulation, and demand risk in mini-grid deployment across the continent.
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