Energy Magazine June 2017 | Page 14

PROFILE in cost and becoming ever more accessible even to those in the most difficult environments .
“ Among the solutions that are now available , pay-asyou-go solar home systems and renewable micro grids are very promising solutions ,” says Vinçotte . “ Not only do they provide reliable clean energy but they can also provide credit services and mobile banking that enable users to afford these solutions . After seed investors , impact investors such as Rassembleurs d ’ Energies have been acting as catalysts to unleash capital either on their own or with DFIs . Additionally , on top of existing programs that are deployed locally to provide reliable and affordable energy solutions , governments can spur private initiatives and enterprises in complementing their action by providing a conducive environment for investing and doing business .”
For Rassembleurs d ’ Energies , after building a solid portfolio last year , the focus is on “ managing that portfolio efficiently by accompanying the enterprises in their growth as they expand in new geographies – such as Southeast Asia – and in specific technologies such as renewable micro grids and clean cooking solutions ,” Vinçotte concludes . ENGIE ’ s dedication to the world ’ s energy requirements is one that will only increase in size and impact , until the dream of sustainable energy for all becomes reality .
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