SAS Knowledge Hub

This is a repository of resource materials on stand-alone solar (SAS) systems. The Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF) has worked with off-grid sector stakeholders to ensure the resources are not duplicative.

SAS Knowledge Hub

ABOUT ACE TAF

ACE TAF is a programme funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) between 2018-2022. It aims to catalyse a market based approach for private sector delivery of renewable energy electrification technologies, with a focus on high quality stand-alone solar systems.

Improved access to clean, reliable energy for vulnerable communities across Africa

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Affordable SAS solutions

Affordability is a key barrier for vulnerable groups to access quality stand alone solar products. ACE TAF has provided analyses and recommendations on:

      Alternative consumer financing models.

      How demand side subsidies can support consumers without distorting markets. ACE TAF supported the         launch of the End User Subsidy Lab.

      How government fiscal policies impact cost and access to SAS solutions by developing a Tax Impact         Assessment Tool.

protection

Improved consumer

Reducing poor quality solar products from reaching the market relieves the most marginalized consumers from wasting the limited income they earn.

      8 out of 14 countries have adopted IEC Quality Standards for solar products.

      Solar Importation Guides have been developed in Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Ethiopia, Zambia.

      Pre-export verification of conformity processes were developed and launched in Ethiopia.

Energy enables

ACE TAF facilitates discussions across sectors, including health and agriculture and demonstrates how energy can play a vital role in reaching their objectives.

Awareness campaign in Zambia on the impact that energy plays in electrification of rural health facilities ultimately improving health services.

Job creation through off-grid energy access by identifying opportunities created by deploying solar powered productive use of energy in Ethiopia.

economic growth

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Evidence to develop

Through government-led collaborative efforts, ACE TAF has provided evidence to ensure that governments are making informed decisions that do not negatively impact the off-grid sector when developing policies and regulations.

Through collaborative advocacy, we influenced 46 policies and regulations across 14 countries.

60% of the proposed policies and regulations have been approved for implementation by the respective governments.

policies and regulations

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Foundational evidence

In collaboration with stakeholders in the off-grid sector, ACE TAF has updated and developed reports and tools to identify challenges, opportunities, and add value to universal energy access efforts.

Baseline Market Intelligence Reports for 14 countries include updates on the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.

The Energy Access Explorer platform provides GIS energy data in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Zambia to improve energy planning for government and other stakeholders.

to support energy planning

Stand-Alone Solar Bulletin

The SAS Bulletin purpose is for; sharing information on the activities of the programme, to share knowledge and best practices across the stand-alone solar sector and to become a central repository for stand-alone solar resources.

We request your feedback and comments on the issues and encourage you to contribute to subsequent issues. You can write an article or share relevant knowledge resources from across the stand-alone solar sector. We will prioritise your contribution in subsequent editions and/or communicate it via our Off-Grid Knowledge page on the ACE TAF website. You can also tell us what you would like to see in the newsletters. Please e-mail us at [email protected]

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Consumer protection: Lessons from developing the pre-export verification of conformity programme in EthiopiaEsther KahingaDecember 8, 2021December 10, 2021

This website has been funded by UK aid from the UK Government; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.

SAS Knowledge Hub

ACE TAF is a programme funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) between 2018-2022. It aims to catalyse a market based approach for private sector delivery of renewable energy electrification technologies, with a focus on high quality stand-alone solar systems.

Improved access to clean, reliable energy for vulnerable communities across Africa

Stand-Alone Solar Bulletin

Consumer protection: Lessons from developing the pre-export verification of conformity programme in Ethiopia

ACE TAF continues to provide insights through the End-User Subsidies Lab webinar series

Reliable data helps to electrify remote health centers in Zambia

Spotlight on Nigeria

Zambia Launches the Off-Grid Solar Publicity and Information Dissemination Strategy