Publications

Explore our collection of publications, research papers, reports, and technical documents designed to address key knowledge gaps in the energy access sector.

Cover photo from crowdfunding energy access state of the market report from 2025.

October 13, 2025

Crowd Power – State of the Market Report 2024-2025

Energy 4 Impact’s research programme, Crowd Power, examines the role of crowdfunding in supporting the growth of the energy access sector.

Whitepaper cover image of woman smiling and cooking outdoors.

Crowdfunding for Clean Cooking: Trends and Insights

Our white paper on debt crowdfunding for clean cooking provides insights on market growth, key trends and challenges, evolving financing strategies, and regional dynamics, underscoring the transformative potential of sustainable energy access.

The cover to a case study report.

January 02, 2025

Private sector financing for energy access in urban settlements: Uganda

This report examines the provision of sustainable energy solutions in urban informal settlements in Uganda, highlighting the financing mechanisms the private sector can leverage to drive energy access.

The cover to a case study report.

January 01, 2025

Private sector financing for energy access in urban settlements: Sierra Leone

This report examines the provision of sustainable energy solutions for urban informal settlements in Sierra Leone, highlighting the financing mechanisms the private sector can leverage to drive energy access.

Two people working on a farm.

November 22, 2024

Cultivating Opportunities in Africa

This report from the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities program delves into the role of renewable energy in agricultural productivity in Africa to meet food system demands.

Smiling woman cooking.

Crowd Power – State of the Market Report 2023-2024

Energy 4 Impact’s research programme, Crowd Power, examines the role of crowdfunding in supporting the growth of the energy access sector.