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The diffusion of solar in rural economies: Market structure, intermediation, and spatial frictions in Ethiopia

Project Active from 10 Oct 2025 to 31 Mar 2026 Energy and Sustainable Growth

This study investigates how market structure and intermediaries influence the spread of off-grid solar in Ethiopia, mapping the supply chain from importers to rural households. Using surveys, price data, and geospatial analysis, it will generate evidence on market coverage, pricing, and adoption patterns to inform future solar diffusion and electrification policy.

Researchers

Tim Dobermann

Tim Dobermann

Research Director, International Growth Centre
Sugandha Srivastav

Sugandha Srivastav

Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Economics, University of Oxford

Tewodros Assefa Tesemma

Associate Researcher, Ethiopian Development Research Institute

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