The Pay-As-You-Go solar power sector evolution should not leave Africa’s most vulnerable behind

Communications Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Penlope Yaguma, Katharina Oemmelen, Fred Tuhairwe, Whitney Pailman, Paddy Bakengana
DOI: 10.1038/s44458-026-00078-y
Cited by: 1
References: 13

Abstract

Increasing funding from the private and commercial sectors for Pay-As You-Go solar power in Sub-Saharan Africa could reduce accessibility for lower-income households and slow the growth of smaller firms, according to a literature synthesis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Energy and Environment Impacts Science Research and Medicine Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Communications Sustainability
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
1
Issue
1
Publication date
8 May 2026
Language
EN