Solar-as-a-Service Utility Shift.

In 2026, several West African nations have officially moved away from centralized, state-run power grids in favor of a decentralized Solar-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Instead of relying on aging coal or gas plants, the government is subsidizing private-sector micro-grid providers to install solar arrays on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis. This model allows residents to pay for electricity in small increments via mobile money, ensuring that even the most remote rural communities have 24/7 power without the need for massive, expensive transmission lines that are prone to failure.

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