Empowering Communities with Green People's Energy: Impact and Insights from GBE

The "Green People's Energy (Grüne Bürgerenergie, GBE)" programme has been a significant contributor to Sustainable Development Goal 7.1, aiming to provide access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Focused on nine African countries, the programme promoted decentralised renewable energy systems, improving energy access for rural communities. Through 37 case studies and five thematic knowledge products, the project has analysed and evaluated the impact of various interventions. By identifying key success factors, it has facilitated the dissemination of valuable insights and best practices. The synthesis report and final brochure, which incorporate these findings, highlight GBE's intermediate impacts and provide critical knowledge management tools to scale up successful strategies across the region.