One of the key constraints in improving energy access in the renewable energy sector is the availability and affordability of financing, especially for women-owned or -led micro, small, or medium enterprises (WMSMEs) that are either selling or distributing renewable energy products themselves or interested in purchasing renewable energy products to expand or grow their businesses. This report investigates the demand and supply of financial products and services provided by a select group of financiers to the renewable energy sector. Overall, it aims to add to the renewable energy sector’s understanding of WMSMEs as both supply chain actors and end consumers of productive use of energy assets, moving beyond thinking of women as a monolithic customer segment to acknowledging their diverse needs and constraints.
Blog » Building the Business Case for Women’s Inclusive Financing in Last-Mile Renewable Energy Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (2022)
Building the Business Case for Women’s Inclusive Financing in Last-Mile Renewable Energy Markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (2022)
One of the key constraints in improving energy access in the renewable energy sector is the availability and affordability of financing, especially for women-owned or -led micro, small, or medium enterprises (WMSMEs) that are either selling or distributing renewable energy products themselves or interested in purchasing renewable energy products to expand or grow their businesses. This report investigates the demand and supply of financial products and services provided by a select group of financiers to the renewable energy sector. Overall, it aims to add to the renewable energy sector’s understanding of WMSMEs as both supply chain actors and end consumers of productive use of energy assets, moving beyond thinking of women as a monolithic customer segment to acknowledging their diverse needs and constraints.