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Pillar 8 of 20

Energy and Electricity

Achieving universal electricity access through renewable energy, grid modernization, and sustainable power generation.

Key Challenges

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Only 45% of the population has electricity access (3% rural)

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Heavy dependence on imported diesel for generation

3

Massive grid losses from theft and poor infrastructure

4

Highest electricity costs in the Caribbean

Key Questions for This Pillar

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Should Haiti prioritize grid extension or off-grid solar?

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How can electricity theft be reduced without criminalizing poverty?

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What role should renewable energy play in the energy mix?

Comparative Example

Kenya

Kenya achieved 75% electricity access (from 20%) in one decade through a combination of grid extension, off-grid solar home systems, and mobile-payment-enabled pay-as-you-go models that made electricity affordable for rural households.

Haiti 2077 invites citizens, professionals, diaspora members, and organizations to contribute structured proposals addressing the challenges and opportunities within this pillar.

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