"I love AFRICA CLEAN ENERGY – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITY (ACE TAF) – Catalysing Africa’s Solar Markets"

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Toggle NavigationHomeAbout UsCountriesEast AfricaEthiopia data sheetKenya fact sheetRwanda fact sheetSomalia fact sheetTanzania fact sheetUganda fact sheetSouthern AfricaMalawi fact sheetMozambique fact sheetZambia fact sheetZimbabwe fact sheetWest AfricaGhana fact sheetNigerian data sheetSenegal fact sheetSierra Leone fact sheetSAS Knowledge HubNews & EventsEventsNewsContactsHome ClassicWeb DeveloperFebruary 17, 2022March 8, 2022SAS Knowledge HubThis is a repository of resource materials on stand-alone solar (SAS) systems. The Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF) has worked with off-grid sector stakeholders to ensure the resources are not duplicative.SAS Knowledge HubABOUT ACE TAFACE TAF is a programme funded by the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) between 2018-2022. It aims to catalyse a market based approach for private sector delivery of renewable energy electrification technologies, with a focus on high quality stand-alone solar systems.Improved access to clean, reliable energy for vulnerable communities across Africa are made available Affordable SAS solutions Affordability is a key barrier for vulnerable groups to access quality stand alone solar products. ACE TAF has provided analyses and recommendations on:     money Alternative consumer financing models.     money How demand side subsidies can support consumers without distorting markets. ACE TAF supported the         launch of the End User Subsidy Lab.     money How government fiscal policies impact cost and access to SAS solutions by developing a Tax Impact         Assessment Tool. protection Improved consumer Reducing poor quality solar products from reaching the market relieves the most marginalized consumers from wasting the limited income they earn.     verified_user 8 out of 14 countries have adopted IEC Quality Standards for solar products.     verified_user Solar Importation Guides have been developed in Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Ethiopia, Zambia.     verified_user Pre-export verification of conformity processes were developed and launched in Ethiopia. Energy enables ACE TAF facilitates discussions across sectors, including health and agriculture and demonstrates how energy can play a vital role in reaching their objectives.      Awareness campaign in Zambia on the impact that energy plays in electrification of rural health facilities         ultimately improving health services.      Job creation through off-grid energy access by identifying opportunities created by deploying solar         powered productive use of energy in Ethiopia. economic growth Evidence to develop Through government-led collaborative efforts, ACE TAF has provided evidence to ensure that governments are making informed decisions that do not negatively impact the off-grid sector when developing policies and regulations.       Through collaborative advocacy, we influenced 46 policies and regulations across 14 countries.      60% of the proposed policies and regulations have been approved for implementation by the respective         governments. policies and regulations Foundational evidence In collaboration with stakeholders in the off-grid sector, ACE TAF has updated and developed reports and tools to identify challenges, opportunities, and add value to universal energy access efforts.     power Baseline Market Intelligence Reports for 14 countries include updates on the impact of COVID-19 on the         sector.     power The Energy Access Explorer platform provides GIS energy data in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Zambia to improve         energy planning for government and other stakeholders. to support energy planning Stand-Alone Solar BulletinThe SAS Bulletin purpose is for; sharing information on the activities of the programme, to share knowledge and best practices across the stand-alone solar sector and to become a central repository for stand-alone solar resources.We request your feedback and comments on the issues and encourage you to contribute to subsequent issues. You can write an article or share relevant knowledge resources from across the stand-alone solar sector. We will prioritise your contribution in subsequent editions and/or communicate it via our Off-Grid Knowledge page on the ACE TAF website. You can also tell us what you would like to see in the newsletters. Please e-mail us at [email protected] receive the latest SAS Bulletin, simply click the open button below.Open Bulletin Consumer protection: Lessons from developing the pre-export verification of conformity programme in EthiopiaEsther KahingaDecember 8, 2021December 10, 2021Consumer protection: Lessons from developing the pre-export verification of conformity programme in EthiopiaContinue ReadingACE TAF continues to provide insights through the End-User Subsidies Lab webinar seriesEsther KahingaDecember 8, 2021December 10, 2021ACE TAF continues to provide insights through the End-User Subsidies Lab webinar seriesContinue ReadingReliable data helps to electrify remote health centers in ZambiaEsther KahingaDecember 3, 2021December 10, 2021Reliable data helps to electrify remote health centers in ZambiaContinue ReadingSpotlight on NigeriaEsther KahingaDecember 3, 2021December 3, 2021Spotlight on NigeriaContinue ReadingZambia Launches the Off-Grid Solar Publicity and Information Dissemination StrategyEsther KahingaSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021Zambia Launches the Off-Grid Solar Publicity and Information Dissemination StrategyContinue ReadingTweets by ACE_TAF The Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF) is managed by Tetra Tech International Development.This website has been funded by UK aid from the UK Government; however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.© ACE TAF 2022. 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