This study has been elaborated on behalf of the Regional Electricity Regulators’ Association of Southern Africa (RERA) to establish a framework for attracting increased investment in mini-grids employing renewable and hybrid generation in the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).  This project has been financed under the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP, www.africa-eu-renewables.org), an integral part of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP).