In the News
Recent Updates from the James E. Rogers Energy Access Project
Reviews News
Prepaid meters promise profits for African utilities but success hinges on consumer response
Thomas Klug discusses the evidence surrounding prepaid electricity meter rollout in Africa.
You can’t fight pandemics without power
The piece addresses the importance of reliable electricity access for monitoring and treatment of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, in sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights the value of off-grid solutions for health clinics far from the central grid, among other elements.
Profits and Productivity
This brief provides a snapshot of the relevant demand-stimulating lessons learned in the off-grid space as well as those that have been pursued by governments and utilities in the past.