The mobile industry is playing a crucial role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7: Universal energy access by 2030. New models to deliver energy to underserved consumers are emerging out of a convergence between mobile payments, the internet of things and mobile services. Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA and Strive Masiyiwa, CEO of Econet, met in Dar es Salaam to discuss this significant social and commercial opportunity.