Regulatory sandboxes and pilot projects: Trials, regulations, and insights in energy transition

This study was developed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) as part of a technical assistance programme supporting the Sierra Leone Electricity & Water Regulatory Commission (SLEWRC). It aims to:

• Collect relevant CAPEX and OPEX data from mini-grid developers in Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Sierra Leone to enhance benchmark credibility.
• Analyze the data to create a comprehensive CAPEX and OPEX benchmark specific to the mini-grid industry in West Africa, enabling informed decisions and effective regulatory frameworks.
• Compile key findings into a detailed report as the basis of a training session for regulators, empowering informed decision-making and facilitating strategic initiatives for sustainable mini-grid development in Sierra Leone.
• Contextualize the findings to understand policy drivers and macroeconomic influences in Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.