The off-grid solar sector is playing an essential role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Solar home systems and efficient appliances are keeping the lights on in health centres, powering local businesses and helping families stay connected and informed. Howewer, in the first half of 2020, global sales fell 26% compared to the same period in 2019, curbing the sector`s record breaking growth. But what are the current developments? Which regions are particularly affected? And what solutions are there? We talk about this with David Lecoque, CEO of Alliance of Rural Electrification (ARE).

Timeline:

• 3.00: What do we mean by off-grid solar plants?
• 4.02: Differentiation between micro-grids and stand-alone systems
• 10.05: Which regions are particularly affected or dependent on off-grid systems?
• 12.36: About regulatory and financial resources