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Explore a snapshot of our experience
We partner with and serve communities, governments and companies throughout the world, providing an innovative mix of services across a broad range of topics.
Explore Our Impact
By region:
INDIA
DEVELOPING BUSINESS MODELS FOR MINI-GRID OPERATORS IN INDIA
We worked with two renewable energy-based mini-grid players to develop business and operating models that address the need for electricity in rural India in a profitable and scalable manner.
KENYA
Developing a business plan for cooking fuels in Kenyan cities
We developed a business plan for a leading energy company in East Africa to entry into the cooking fuel market. The plan was fully approved and received International Finance Corporation investment for piloting and future scaling.
KENYA
Leading Energy Player – investment opportunity identification
Dalberg supported a multi-national oil and gas corporation in identifying investable opportunities in the energy sector in Kenya.
AFRICA
Structuring a 500 million USD facility for energy inclusion
We designed and structured the African Development Bank’s 500 million USD Facility for Energy Inclusion to support renewable energy access continent-wide through off-grid solar, mini-grid and small independent power producers. The FEI is expected to catalyze energy access for an estimated 3 million people.
GLOBAL
The first ever snapshot of the global off-grid appliance market
We created the first ever snapshot of the global off-grid appliance market, including key market trends in the most promising categories: fans, televisions and refrigerators. This data-driven analysis discusses barriers to the market’s development and areas of opportunity based on insights from manufacturers, industry representatives, technical experts, policymakers and researchers.
GLOBAL
Designing a debt financing facility for off-grid solar energy
We supported the design of a debt financing facility for the off-grid solar market by conducting a landscape analysis of the market, assessing anticipated supply and demand for debt, identifying key markets and a prioritization framework, and recommending design and implementation.
KENYA
Studying the demand for off-grid electricity in Kenya
We studied the demand for off-grid electricity – and investment costs and potential returns of the sector. The study was conducted in 20 remotely located sites across Kenya reaching 2,000 households, small businesses and institutions.
GLOBAL
Impact investment mandate for a family foundation
We were the dedicated investment manager to a family foundation focused on agribusiness, renewable energy and waste management in Africa and Southeast Asia. We supported the definition of their impact investing strategy and led the execution of their investments
UGANDA
Extending energy access to rural and underserved areas in Uganda
We identified suitable pilot and financing partners to extend energy access to more rural, underserved areas in Uganda. We engaged energy providers and financiers in the country to understand incentives structures that can increase access to energy.
MYANMAR
Designing a mini grid partnership facility in Myanmar
Currently 30% of Myanmar is electrified, with over 30 million people having no access to power. The government has set a goal of 100% electrification rate by 2030.
HAITI
Analyzing taxes and tariffs for clean cookstoves and fuels in Haiti
We identified potential impacts of changing tax and tariff policies on the uptake of clean cookstoves and fuels in Haiti. If the Haitian government were to reduce the 15% tariff and tax on clean cookstoves, we predict annual sales would rise by 13%.
AFRICA, ASIA
Analysing the demand for off grid appliances
We analyzed the current size and future demand potential of the off-grid and under-electrified market, for LED lighting fixtures and low-power, flat panel TVs, in Asia and Africa, for the Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Program.
Our Clients
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The Dalberg team is outstanding, agile, and thoughtful. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Dalberg’s work style is more collaborative than that of other consultants, and they also have a sharper focus on equity and inclusion – they became part of our team, not just consultants.
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I was very fortunate and privileged to work together with such a strong team. It’s hard to imagine that one can do better. The setup was just harmonious – your experience, expertise, dedication and last – but not least – the personality of all team members made this project an unforgettable professional experience to me.
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Dalberg gave us a clear picture of where we are headed and the capacity needed to get there... has become a trusted partner as we work to implement the recommendations.
