Efficient appliances, such as refrigerators and water pumps, are essential for women in Africa to save time, effort, and money, allowing them to reinvest in their families and businesses. Access to these tools through initiatives like the Productive Use Financing Facility has led to a 94 percent increase in average incomes for women. Investing in smart appliances can deliver 20 percent of the energy savings needed to double global efficiency by 2030, advancing energy, climate, and economic goals simultaneously. Efficient appliances serve as a bridge between energy access and economic opportunity, playing a crucial role in Africa's energy transition and local economies. Grants, subsidies, and energy performance standards are key to promoting energy-efficient appliances in African markets, creating a $50 billion market and lowering the burden of climate change.
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