**Table A1.** Integrated, systematic literature review: categories and examples.

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**Table 3.** List of RE Mini-grids in Zambia (Source: UNZA research in cooperation with REA).

**Figure 1.** Income intermittency in Uganda and Zambia (N = 1016; Responses in %; Multiple responses possible).

**Figure 2.** Reasons for low income; Southern Zambia; N = 50; Responses in %; Multiple responses possible.

**Figure 3.** Type of electricity supply, Southern Zambia (Responses in %; Multiple Responses; N = 50).

**Figure 4.** Desired energy connection, Southern Zambia, N = 50, Responses in %.

**Figure 5.** Desire for productive energy use in Uganda and Zambia (Responses in %).

**Figure 6.** Impact of electrification on ability to pay school fees among various subgroups; Responses in %.

**Figure 7.** Impact of electrification on business activity among various subgroups; Responses in %.

**Figure 9.** Perceived negative effects of electrification among various subgroups; Responses in %.
