Solar Development Group

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Funder profile Origin of funds Goals / aims Main form of support Typical budget size Support type Countries of operation Main target groups Contact details Sources

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[top] [end]Origin of funds

World Bank Group & US Charitable Foundations

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The Solar Development Group's (SDG) key objectives are: increasing scale, lowering transactions and financing costs for renewable-based off grid

[top] [end]Main form of support

Development of strategies to overcome market barriers to providing electric power in non-electrified regions of developing countries; (ii) community-focused market awareness and education programs; (iii) market research and assessment of the most suitable markets and product mixes; (iv) assistance in business plan development and implementation; (v) assistance in product definition; (vi) support in development of consumer financing models and assistance in their implementation; (vii) management training for entrepreneurs and key staff; (vii) technician training to build local capacity; (x) assistance in structuring and presenting companies to investors; (xi) training in financial and operational management; (xii) other business development support and technical assistance, including post-financing support.

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$500,000

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Investing in and providing business development services to suitable businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Central America, South America, Africa and South and Southeast Asia

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Existing businesses and encouraging new entrants. The grant is normally given to an institution with a record of achievement in the programme area and financial probity

[top] [end]Contact details

The Energy Unit Energy, Mining and Telecommunications Department The World Bank 1818 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC 29433 U.S.A.

Karl Jechoutek
Division Chief
Tel: +1 202 458 2872
Fax: +1 202 477 0542
Kjechoutek@...

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