17 ACTIONS FOR MINIGRIDS TO CATALYZE ELECTRIFICATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Mission 300 Position Paper

The Position Paper outlines an “17-Step Action Plan” divided across capital mobilization, industry capacity, and government support. Key recommendations include:

• Regulatory Certainty: Calling on governments to finalize minigrid frameworks by the end of 2026 and eliminate import duties that currently add over 7% to equipment costs.

• Commercial Viability: Allowing operators to charge cost-reflective tariffs, even if they exceed subsidized central grid rates.

• Economic Impact: Expanding M300 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to count connections for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and social institutions, rather than households alone, to ensure sustainable economic growth.

Industry Readiness The signatories of the paper represent a combined portfolio of 392 active minigrid assets and a development pipeline exceeding 1 Gigawatt (GW), representing a capital requirement of up to $8.2 billion.

The Position Paper concludes with a clear message: achieving 300 million new connections has massive implications for capital flows, regulatory alignment, and institutional delivery. The minigrid industry stands ready to play a central role, but success will depend on funders and governments matching ambition with execution.