153 villages with an estimated population of over 430 000 inhabitants in 7 local governments in the Region will gain access to affordable energy.  A cumulative total of 26 MW solar mini-grids shall be deployed within the next 5 years. Implementation shall be through the deployment of multiple scalable 100KW mini grid systems across already identified sites in the over 153 villages that make up the various councils. Solar energy plants shall be deployed in each of the councils to drive economic activities, boost youth employment and improve the over quality of life of the rural inhabitants.