SNV in Energy

This brochure highlights SNV’s ambition to develop inclusive markets for sustainable energy as part of its wider systems transformation agenda. It outlines how access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy is essential for human development and climate resilience. The document shows how SNV works towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 by expanding off grid electricity, clean cooking solutions, biodigesters, and productive use of energy technologies in rural and underserved areas.

The brochure explains the sector challenges, including limited access to finance, the need for stronger institutions, persistent gender inequalities, and the urgent requirement for renewable energy investments. It also describes SNV’s approach to market development, which focuses on raising awareness, improving supply chains, strengthening governance, and ensuring that women, young people, and disadvantaged groups can participate fully in the energy economy.

This resource is intended for development practitioners, donors, policymakers, private sector actors, and organisations working in energy access. It provides a clear, accessible overview of how inclusive energy markets can support livelihoods, build resilience, and contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation. Readers will gain insights into SNV’s practical interventions, partnerships, and evidence driven strategies that help scale sustainable energy solutions.

To understand SNV’s wider work in the energy sector, you can explore how the organisation supports inclusive and sustainable energy markets through initiatives that expand clean cooking, off grid electricity, and productive use of energy. This page also outlines the sector’s key impact goals and its contribution to climate resilience and equitable livelihoods.

For insight into the market development approach behind this work, the Sustainable Energy Markets framework explains how SNV strengthens demand, supply chains, finance, and the enabling environment while ensuring that gender equality and social inclusion remain central.

The publication on the impact capital continuum offers a broader view of how catalytic finance and long term support can help early stage businesses grow and deliver sustainable energy solutions. It highlights the need for continuity across investment stages and shows how better aligned capital can drive greater impact.