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−	Mini-Grids are small power systems, usually involving electricity generation between 10 kW and 10 MW.<ref name="EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] Available at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].">EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] fckLRAvailable at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-~~toolkitfckLR~~[Accessed 29 October 2016].</ref> This generation is fed into a small distribution network, which provides electricity to several end-users. Generally, mini-grids operate independently from the main grid, however, they operate more stable than pico PV products or Solar Home Systems. This makes mini-grids a viable option for providing electricity access to rural off-grid populations, which live so far away from the main grid that transmission lines are not economically viable. In their 2011 Energy for All report the international Energy Agency estimated that “only 30% of the world’s rural populations currently without access to electricity are best served by extending the main grid. The remaining 70% are better suited either to mini-grids (in total 52.5%) or stand-alone systems (in total 17.5%).”<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref> This shows what a large role mini grids could play in achieving global electricity access.<br/>	+	Mini-Grids are small power systems, usually involving electricity generation between 10 kW and 10 MW.<ref name="EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] Available at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].">EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] fckLRAvailable at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].</ref> This generation is fed into a small distribution network, which provides electricity to several end-users. Generally, mini-grids operate independently from the main grid, however, they operate more stable than pico PV products or Solar Home Systems. This makes mini-grids a viable option for providing electricity access to rural off-grid populations, which live so far away from the main grid that transmission lines are not economically viable. In their 2011 Energy for All report the international Energy Agency estimated that “only 30% of the world’s rural populations currently without access to electricity are best served by extending the main grid. The remaining 70% are better suited either to mini-grids (in total 52.5%) or stand-alone systems (in total 17.5%).”<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref> This shows what a large role mini grids could play in achieving global electricity access.<br/>

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 = Resources on Mini-Grid Policies, Frameworks and Regulations =
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+&nbsp;[[Mini-grid Policy Toolkit|Mini-grid Policy Toolkit]]
 The goal of the&nbsp;'''Mini-grid Policy Toolkit '''is to foster electricity access as well as economic activity based on secure and ideally clean electricity over the long-term. It presents&nbsp;insights into operational models,&nbsp;economics and financing aspects of mini-grids, as well as an overview of relevant stakeholders. The Toolkit also opens up the discussion of mini-grids deployment for rural electrification from a business point of view: it clearly links the different operator models and the respective financial issues and required policies and regulations.
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 [[Example of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)|File: Example of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)]]
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 [[Portal:Mini-grid|Mini-Grid Portal on energypedia]]
-The clean energy mini-grid portal has been developed with contributions from the members of the [http://www.se4all.org/hio_clean-energy-mini-grids Clean Energy Mini-grid High Impact Opportunity] under Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and provides information on various mini-grids topics. The Clean Energy Mini-grids High Impact Opportunity (HIO) is a voluntary initiative supporting Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) to further enable, enhance and promote existing and upcoming efforts in the sector, with a view to increasing rate of deployment and market transformation impact.
+The mini-grid portal provides an overview of the information on energypedia related to mini-grids. Look for specific topics, latest articles or uploaded documents and announce upcoming events.

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 = Introduction =
-Mini-Grids are small power systems, usually involving electricity generation between 10 kW and 10 MW.<ref name="EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] Available at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].">EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] fckLRAvailable at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkitfckLR[Accessed 29 October 2016].</ref> This generation is fed into a small distribution network, which provides electricity to several end-users. Generally, mini-grids operate independently from the main grid, however, they operate more stable than pico PV products or Solar Home Systems. This makes mini-grids a viable option for providing electricity access to rural off-grid populations, which live so far away from the main grid that transmission lines are not economically viable. In their 2011&nbsp;Energy for All&nbsp;report the international Energy Agency estimated that “only 30% of the world’s rural populations currently without access to electricity are best served by extending the main grid. The remaining 70% are better suited either to mini-grids (in total 52.5%) or stand-alone systems (in total 17.5%).”<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref> This shows what a large role mini grids could play in achieving global electricity access.<br/>
+Mini-Grids are small power systems, usually involving electricity generation between 10 kW and 10 MW.<ref name="EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] Available at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].">EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] fckLRAvailable at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkitfckLR[Accessed 29 October 2016].</ref> This generation is fed into a small distribution network, which provides electricity to several end-users. Generally, mini-grids operate independently from the main grid, however, they operate more stable than pico PV products or Solar Home Systems. This makes mini-grids a viable option for providing electricity access to rural off-grid populations, which live so far away from the main grid that transmission lines are not economically viable. In their 2011&nbsp;Energy for All&nbsp;report the international Energy Agency estimated that “only 30% of the world’s rural populations currently without access to electricity are best served by extending the main grid. The remaining 70% are better suited either to mini-grids (in total 52.5%) or stand-alone systems (in total 17.5%).”<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref> This shows what a large role mini grids could play in achieving global electricity access.<br/>
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 While the potential for mini-grids is large, as of today, very few grids have actually been installed. The challenges faced by mini-grid developers are not technical in nature. They are founded in uncertain or underdeveloped policies as well as financing and regulatory issues. While mini-grids can be government or community owned, installing mini-grids in large numbers will only be possible through private ownership investment. However, in order to attract private investments, stable policies and favourable economic condition need to be in place.<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref>
-Therefore, through policy development, governments will play an important role in supporting the growth of mini-grids in their countries. Successful policies will have to be adapted for the individual conditions of each country or region. While this suggests that a highly individualistic policy design is required for each country, there are a few general guidelines which can be followed in terms of mini-grid policy design.<ref name="IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.">IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.</ref>
+Therefore, through policy development, governments will play an important role in supporting the growth of mini-grids in their countries. Successful policies will have to be adapted for the individual conditions of each country or region. While this suggests that a highly individualistic policy design is required for each country, there are a few general guidelines which can be followed in terms of mini-grid policy design.<ref name="IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dhabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.">IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dhabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.</ref>
 In the report [http://www.irena.org/DocumentDownloads/Publications/IRENA_Policies_Regulations_minigrids_2016.pdf Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids]'', ''published in 2016, IRENA lists these as being the key regulatory conditions for private sector engagement in the mini-grid market:
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 The clean energy mini-grid portal has been developed with contributions from the members of the [http://www.se4all.org/hio_clean-energy-mini-grids Clean Energy Mini-grid High Impact Opportunity] under Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and provides information on various mini-grids topics. The Clean Energy Mini-grids High Impact Opportunity (HIO) is a voluntary initiative supporting Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) to further enable, enhance and promote existing and upcoming efforts in the sector, with a view to increasing rate of deployment and market transformation impact.
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 [https://about.bnef.com/blog/off-grid-mini-grid-q1-2017-market-outlook/ Off-grid and Mini-grid: Q1 2017 Market Outlook]
-This market outlook from Bloomberg New Energy presents development in off-grid sector with focus on Nigeria and Indonesia. It also includes updates on market fundamental, project development adn financing.
+This market outlook from Bloomberg New Energy presents development in off-grid sector with focus on Nigeria and Indonesia. It also includes updates on market fundamental, project development and financing.
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 Mini-Grids are small power systems, usually involving electricity generation between 10 kW and 10 MW.<ref name="EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] Available at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkit [Accessed 29 October 2016].">EUEI PDF, 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit. [Online] fckLRAvailable at: http://minigridpolicytoolkit.euei-pdf.org/policy-toolkitfckLR[Accessed 29 October 2016].</ref> This generation is fed into a small distribution network, which provides electricity to several end-users. Generally, mini-grids operate independently from the main grid, however, they operate more stable than pico PV products or Solar Home Systems. This makes mini-grids a viable option for providing electricity access to rural off-grid populations, which live so far away from the main grid that transmission lines are not economically viable. In their 2011&nbsp;Energy for All&nbsp;report the international Energy Agency estimated that “only 30% of the world’s rural populations currently without access to electricity are best served by extending the main grid. The remaining 70% are better suited either to mini-grids (in total 52.5%) or stand-alone systems (in total 17.5%).”<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref> This shows what a large role mini grids could play in achieving global electricity access.<br/>
 = The Importance of Policies =
-While the potential for mini-grids is large, as of today, very few grids have actually been installed. The challenges faced by mini-grid developers are not technical in nature. They are founded in uncertain or underdeveloped policies as well as financing and regulatory issues. While mini-grids can be government or community owned, installing mini-grids in large numbers will only be possible through private ownership investment. However, in order to attract private investments, stable policies and favourable economic condition need to be in place.<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Polcy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref>
+While the potential for mini-grids is large, as of today, very few grids have actually been installed. The challenges faced by mini-grid developers are not technical in nature. They are founded in uncertain or underdeveloped policies as well as financing and regulatory issues. While mini-grids can be government or community owned, installing mini-grids in large numbers will only be possible through private ownership investment. However, in order to attract private investments, stable policies and favourable economic condition need to be in place.<ref name="Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).">Franz, M., Peterschmidt, N., Rohrer, M. & Kondev, B., 2014. Mini-Grid Policy Toolkit, Eschborn: European Union Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEIPDF).</ref>
 Therefore, through policy development, governments will play an important role in supporting the growth of mini-grids in their countries. Successful policies will have to be adapted for the individual conditions of each country or region. While this suggests that a highly individualistic policy design is required for each country, there are a few general guidelines which can be followed in terms of mini-grid policy design.<ref name="IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.">IRENA, 2016. Policies and Regulations for Private Sector Renewable Energy Mini-Grids, Abu Dabi: International Renewable Energy Agency.</ref>
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 *Measures should be taken to facilitate access by mini-grids to affordable finance."<br/>
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