There are places where the value of photovoltaics is measured not only in terms of new installed capacity, but also in the possibility of gaining access to electricity itself. In Belize, a new electrification program aims to reach thousands of families living in rural communities that still lack a reliable connection to the grid. Photovoltaic mini-grids will make it possible to generate energy directly near the places where it is used. Moreover, the project goes beyond household consumption: the new availability of electricity can support local economic activities and create new opportunities for the communities involved.