Globally

Understanding the energy needs and market opportunities in the specific off-grid community or region is the first step in D-Lab's Off-Grid Energy Roadmap. D-Lab has developed the Energy Assessment Toolkit to guide local organizations through the process of gathering the information needed to make informed decisions about what technologies and business models are best suited to meet the specific needs in their community through market based initiatives. The toolkit is designed to be modular so that organization conducting the assessment can determine the scope and scale of the assessment, and consists of the following threes type of documents:Data Collection Tools;Data Analysis and Visualization Tools;Training and Supporting Documents.

AKF measures success when beneficiaries report improvements in their lives, and when the processes which led to these improvements serve as useful models in other places.

Development and Financing:1. Feasibility Analysis2. Cost Estimation3. Finding:Design and Engineering;Construction;Maintenance and Monitoring

Knowledge and training

ANDE’S specific program areas include:1. Advocacy and education2. Funding opportunities and resources3. Knowledge sharing and networking4. Metrics and evaluation5. Research6. Training and talent development

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Beyond investment capital, they provide support and resources to help startups get to the next level. Key services include: Customer Discovery; Mentorship; Startup development; Fundraising; Peer collaboration; Co-working space.