In-depth understanding of the technical and economic dimensions of the new technological options needs to become entrenched, through imitation, network effects and/or conscious policy measures, before industry-level economies of scale can be harnessed to create a critical mass that spurs energy transition further (Grubler, 2012; UNCTAD, 2014b). However, as discussed later in the chapter, challenges and tradeoffs remain, technically, economically, socially and environmentally. The ability of LDCs to reap the benefits of technological progress depends critically on the grid’s quality in terms of voltage levels and reliability as well as its extension.