SIGMA Project

An evidence-based approach to enable developing countries to reach the objectives of universal electrification by 2030.

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SIGMA has delved deep into how minigrids can help reach the poorest & remote areas of #nigeria, #senegal, #tanzania and #kenya. For those that missed our event last week, you can read all about the key takeaways + access the conference materials here: https://t.co/JT7Ct3ZLIf

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A huge thanks to all our partners, staff, funders, and stakeholders who made the SIGMA project possible - and to all those that joined us today!! It's been an amazing 3 years - we're looking forward to what's next!
Find out more about the SIGMA project: https://t.co/9446GpkSLI

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We're looking forward to our final event this Friday!

Join us online to hear from experts in the energy access & sustainable development space and hear about and discuss current developments.

Program and link to join: https://t.co/z3vG1dntD5

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Last call to join our final event! Network with experienced researchers & practitioners in the energy access & sustainable development space and hear about and discuss current developments.

Program: https://t.co/z3vG1dntD5

Register before 4PM, Feb 9: https://t.co/UG4030jfEF

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💡@Rubitec_Solar's pioneering solar mini-grid, located in Gbamu Gbamu: discover its operational and business models and the socio-economic impacts it has had on the community: https://t.co/NyZx0LmqBl

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Our final event is less than a month away! Don't miss your chance to hear from experts on key issues surrounding reaching sustainable #energyforall in #Nigeria, #Kenya, #Tanzania and #Senegal and take part in networking and thematic discussions. Register:
https://t.co/FmGCtmU7nQ

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SIGMA Nigeria team find substantive community engagement can help external stakeholders to better understand user needs/capacities and fosters a sense of local ownership while also improving the long-term viability and sustainability of minigrid projects: https://t.co/ekB0ZiZdkE

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Interested in the complex dynamics & challenges of installing sustainable, inclusive decentralised electricity systems in Sub-Saharan Africa? Join us Feb 16th to hear/discuss the latest research focused on Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal. Register: https://t.co/PZoxInpZA9

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Happy holidays to all from the SIGMA team and partners!

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2/ While it is very important to extend electricity supply to unserved and underserved communities, it is also equally important to consider their long term #sustainability. SIGMA Nigeria Team Researcher Okechukwu Ugwu also shares the rationale behind the research...

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1/Renewable/hybrid minigrids are one solution to power remote communities/businesses across Nigeria, but @ICEEDNIGERIA researchers find a radical new approach is needed to facilitate the technical and financial sustainability of mini grids in the country:
https://t.co/pseOg8jSgz

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3/ However, SIGMA researchers have found integrating local commercialization projects into the business model is a promising solution to anchor the grid, contributing to energy demand while delivering jobs + economic opportunities for local communities: https://t.co/lG9bodaf7P

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1/ The use of small-scale mini-grids independent of the national transmission grid has been a promising solution to address the energy access challenges that remain, particularly for sparsely populated, remote areas of Kenya that are difficult to reach due to their rough terrain.

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2/ Some of the challenges associated with deploying more mini-grids and expanding the electrification of these remote areas are high upfront costs of the infrastructure and insufficient energy demand due to lower population density.

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2/ Failure over the last 30 years to produce financially viable utilities that are able to supply reliable power to the mass of Africa's population suggests that the task will be difficult and new thinking is required. Read the policy paper here: https://t.co/gDvIR6dLwm

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1/ SIGMA Project Advisory Board Member and Principal at The Policy Practice Andrew Barnett shares his motivation and aspirations for the #minigrid research collaboration. Read more about the project here: https://t.co/HFxbBSY0ZI

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A recent SIGMA working paper, No. 2, provides a review of various technical, economic, socio-political and governance issues related to the technical #sustainability of mini-grid systems & Co-Investigator @Ahatami3 shares his aims/importance of the work: https://t.co/0DzRAEp6Bq

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📢SIGMA Researchers have a paper out now, focused on the challenges to energy access in Nigeria & the role of regulation in addressing them. Regulation focused on equitable rural access alongside market efficiency can help realise universal energy access: https://t.co/hG4B3X8kek

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3/ @EwahEleri stressed that local governance and institutions are key to expanding access, especially in rural areas.

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1/ SIGMA Nigeria team members @temiladesesan & @EwahEleri recently held a high-level policy dialogue hosted by @ICEEDNIGERIA to seek solutions with stakeholders to address several challenges facing expanding #minigrids & #electricityaccess in the country: https://t.co/pwtytA9O6N

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2/ @temiladesesan emphasised governance is at the heart of delivering sustainable and equitable mini-grids.