This guide was developed by GOGLA with the support of the joint World Bank/IFC Lighting Global Program, the U.S. Government-led Power Africa initiative, Sustainable Energy for All, and the African Development Bank (AfDB). It reflects these organizations’ shared views with regards to key policy and regulatory issues in the standalone, off-grid solar sector. First published in October 2017, it offers advice to governments in designing effective policies and regulations that will enable the off-grid solar sector.
The guide was revised in November 2018 and includes a complete data revision, new sections on job creation and national electrification planning, updated references and the latest tips for further reading. The guide is available in both English and French.