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Sida invests USD 50 million to increase off-grid energy access in Africa.
6 year old Bridget is now able to do her homework in the evenings and play later into the night, thanks to the innovative solar lighting solution that her parents have installed – a safer, child-friendly option that has proven to be cheaper than candles and battery-powered lights.
Following the success of Beyond the Grid Fund Zambia (BGFZ) and Sweden's investment in small-scale energy services in Zambia, the concept is now being expanded - to Burkina Faso, Liberia and Mozambique.
BGFZ has exceeded the expectations by far. So far, 450,000 people have gained access to electricity, which is twice as many as planned for the time being. By 2021, 1.6 million Zambians are expected to have gained access to affordable and sustainable electricity for the first time. BGFZ is managed by REEEP (reeep.org).
Last updated 22 Feb 2019, 12.23 PM
