Making mini-grids work: productive uses of electricity in Tanzania

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Published: January 2017
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ISBN: 9781784314477
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Mini-grids could help unlock inclusive growth in remote rural areas, but few proactively stimulate productive uses of electricity, as this often requires resource-consuming actions and expertise. This paper characterises the current mini-grids’ industry, taking into account operators’ models and strategies. It then focuses on Tanzania, in particular JUMEME, a new and sophisticated private initiative that aims to build energy use and bring a strong added value to rural areas. It ends with recommendations for helping such private actors develop the areas they serve.

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Contejean, A. and Verin, L. (2017). Making mini-grids work: productive uses of electricity in Tanzania. .
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