Exploring Financing Mechanisms and Subsidies for Energy Access

The chapter delves into various financing mechanisms like equity, debt, and crowdfunding for energy access, underscoring the importance of technology, grants, and mobilizing local capital. It discusses the role of subsidies in enabling energy access for off-grid populations, challenges and potential of different mechanisms, and the necessity for efficient subsidy delivery. The conversation also touches on SDG7 goals, scaling financing for energy access in African countries, and the ongoing challenges in achieving universal electrification by 2030.