Africa Clean Energy Programme (ACE) To deliver increased access to modern, clean, affordable energy for low-income households in Africa by providing support to promote a market-based approach for private sector delivery of off-grid energy services, including standalone solar household systems and mini-grids. Specific outputs include 1. Businesses offering off-grid energy products and services have access to finance and technical assistance for early stage proof of concept, enterprise start-up and business development. 2. Governments have knowledge and tools to identify, implement and enforce relevant policies and regulations. 3. Improved quality assurance and consumer protection for household solar products. 4. African Green Mini-Grids sector supported through policy and market development and knowledge.