How viable are mini-grids in displacement settings?
Join the THEA team to learn more about Mercy Corps' flagship mini-grid project in Sheder refugee camp, Ethiopia.
The 254 kWp system, the first to be commercially licensed under Ethiopia’s new mini-grid directive, now powers 1,000+ households and 100+ businesses run by refugees who fled Somalia.
During the session, the Mercy Corps team will:
- Share findings from two recent THEA programme assessments on socio-economic impact and financial viability.
- Reflect on successes and the barriers that remain.
- Walk through the journey of getting the project off the ground.
- Explore how this model could be replicated in other refugee camps across Ethiopia.
Join this interactive discussion on how best to scale clean, reliable energy access in humanitarian settings.
Last updated: 14/10/2025