MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Off-Grid Market Development Fund Granting Up to $28m to Solar Distribution Firms in Madagascar, Depending on Results Toward Goals

The Off-Grid Market Development Fund (OMDF), an initiative of the Malagasy government, recently signed contracts with 12 solar companies in Madagascar, whereby the firms are receiving a total of USD 2.5 million upfront. The firms can obtain an additional total of USD 25.5 million if they reach their distribution goals, which entail the delivery of “900,000 quality solar lanterns and market-entry solar home systems by June 2024.” 

OMDF has a total volume of