Publication 16 April, 2026

White Paper: Unlocking long-term scale: Rethinking RBF for sustainable mini-grids

The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Financier Circle features renewable energy investors collaborating to explore and catalyse investments in renewable electrification, with a focus on DRE in sub-Saharan Africa. The Circle is open to private and public investors and financiers.

Developed by the ARE Financier Circle, this paper reflects the discussions and viewpoints expressed by members of the ARE Financier Circle. It does not necessarily represent the views of all members, and not every participant agrees with every point made herein.