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The ‘Accelerating Private Sector Investments in Green Mini-Grids’ report, as a key takeaway from the ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2023, presents an overview of the Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) mini-grids sector in Africa, highlighting its potential to meet the continent’s electricity access challenge. While acknowledging the benefits and sustainability of DRE mini-grids, the report identifies the necessity to overcome challenges in financing, policy, technology, and skills enhancement, necessitating collaborative efforts from investors, funding partners, governments, and the industry.