
 Distributing Solar
 Distributing Solar Financing Energy Access
 Mar 2, 2023 
 Experts discuss financing options like results-based financing, loans, equity, and debt in the off-grid solar industry. D-Lite's journey from solar lanterns to home systems, Nithio's financing model for off-grid solar in Africa, and the importance of subsidies and local capital. Challenges in scaling mini grids in Africa and potential shift of solar panel manufacturing to Africa. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Exploring Financing Sources for Renewable Energy Projects 
 02:10 • 4min 
 Exploring Finance Platforms for Distributed Renewable Energy 
 05:47 • 2min 
 Evolution and Innovative Financing at D-Lite 
 07:47 • 3min 
 Discussing Financing for Off-Grid Solar Companies in Africa 
 11:04 • 2min 
 Exploring Financing Mechanisms and Subsidies for Energy Access 
 13:00 • 20min 
 Challenges and Solutions in Financing Clean Energy Access 
 32:31 • 15min 
