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| + | |headline = Welcome to the <big>'''Mini-grid Portal'''</big> | ||
| + | |teaser = The mini-grid portal provides an overview of the information available on energypedia related to mini-grids. Look for specific topics, latest articles or uploaded documents and announce upcoming events. This is a work in progress. Kindly send all your suggestions and feedback about the portal to [mailto:info@energypedia.info info@energypedia.info] | ||
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| + | === General Information on Mini-grids === | ||
| + | *[[Mini Grids|Mini-grid Definitions]] | ||
| + | *[[The Potential of Mini Grids and Critical Factors|Mini-grid Potential]] | ||
| + | *[[Mini-grid Operation Models|Mini-grid Operation Models]] | ||
| + | *[[Grid Extension vs Off grid, Island / Isolated System|Grid Extension vs Off grid, Island / Isolated System]] | ||
| + | *[[DC Mini-grids|DC Mini-grids]] | ||
| + | *Costs and Economics | ||
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| + | === Business Model Case Studies === | ||
| + | *[http://e4sv.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/TR9.pdf Business Model for Mini-grids] | ||
| + | *[[Ice-Making as a Productive Application in Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Systems|Ice-Making as a Productive Application in Green Mini-Grid Systems]] | ||
| + | *[[Ice-Making as a Productive Application in Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Systems|Milling as a Productive Application in Green Mini-Grid Systems]] | ||
| + | *[[Publication - Fact Sheet: Mini-grids and Agriculture|Fact Sheet: Mini-grids and Agriculture]] | ||
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| − | *[[ | + | === Monitoring and Evaluation of Mini-grids === |
| − | *[ | + | *[[Remote Monitoring|Remote Monitoring for Mini-grids]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://infohub.practicalaction.org/bitstream/handle/11283/620304/Market+Analysis+Kenya+and+Rwanda.pdf?sequence=1 Case Studies for Mini-grids in Kenya and Rwanda] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://infohub.practicalaction.org/bitstream/handle/11283/620305/Case+Study+Remote+Monitoring+Systems+Nepal.pdf?sequence=1 Case study of Operational Systems in Nepal] |
| − | * | + | *[https://infohub.practicalaction.org/bitstream/handle/11283/620302/Rwanda+Field+Test+Evaluation+Report.pdf?sequence=1 Real-time Monitoring For Mini-grids in Rwanda] |
| − | + | *[http://energy-transition.id/detail/5f262c56b212071e44235d21 Monitoring & Evaluation Report : Photovoltaic (PV) - Baterry Mini-Grid for Rural Electrification in Indonesia] | |
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| + | === Planning, Management and Operation of Mini-grids === | ||
*[[Rural Electrification Planning|Rural Electrification Planning]] | *[[Rural Electrification Planning|Rural Electrification Planning]] | ||
| − | *[[Site Selection for Mini-grids|Site Selection for Mini-grids]] | + | *[[Site Selection for Mini-grids|Site Selection for Mini-grids]] |
| − | *[[Assessment of Renewable Energy Resource Potential for Mini-grids|Assessment of Renewable Energy Resource Potential for Mini-grids]] | + | *[[Assessment of Renewable Energy Resource Potential for Mini-grids|Assessment of Renewable Energy Resource Potential for Mini-grids]] |
*[[Demand Assessment for Mini-grids|Demand Assessment for Mini-grids]] | *[[Demand Assessment for Mini-grids|Demand Assessment for Mini-grids]] | ||
| − | *[[Community Involvement in Mini-grids|Community Involvement in Mini-grids]] | + | *[[Community Involvement in Mini-grids|Community Involvement in Mini-grids]] |
*[[Business Plan Development for Mini-grids|Develop a Business Plan for Mini-grids]] | *[[Business Plan Development for Mini-grids|Develop a Business Plan for Mini-grids]] | ||
| − | *[[Productive Use of Electricity from Mini-grids|Promotion of Productive Use of Electricity in Mini-grids]] | + | *[https://endev.info/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PV-Mini-Grid-Dos-and-Donts.pdf PV Mini-grid Installation - Do's and Don't] |
| + | *[[Productive Use of Electricity from Mini-grids|Promotion of Productive Use of Electricity in Mini-grids]] | ||
*[[Mini-Grid Sizing|Mini-grid Sizing]] | *[[Mini-Grid Sizing|Mini-grid Sizing]] | ||
*[[:file:Risk Management for Mini-grids.pdf|Risk Management for Mini-grids]] | *[[:file:Risk Management for Mini-grids.pdf|Risk Management for Mini-grids]] | ||
| + | *[[End-of-Life Management of Batteries in the Off-Grid Solar Sector|End-of-Life Management of Batteries in the Off-grid Solar Sector]] | ||
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| − | + | === Financing, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Mini-grids === | |
| − | === Financing, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Mini-grids | + | *[[Mini-grid Policy Toolkit|Mini-grid Policy Toolkit]] |
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| − | *[[Mini-grid Policy Toolkit|Mini-grid Policy Toolkit]] | ||
*[[Mini-Grid Policies: Resource Collection|Mini-grid Policies: Resource Collection]] | *[[Mini-Grid Policies: Resource Collection|Mini-grid Policies: Resource Collection]] | ||
*[[Mini Grid Licensing|Mini-grid Licensing]] | *[[Mini Grid Licensing|Mini-grid Licensing]] | ||
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| − | + | *[[Impact of Tariff Structures on the Economic Viability of Mini-Grids#Tariff Building for Mini-Grids .E2.80.93 Different Options|Mini-grid Tariff Setting]] | |
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*[[Standardized Small Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Isolated Mini Grid Connection|Standardized Small Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Isolated Mini-grid Connection]] | *[[Standardized Small Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Isolated Mini Grid Connection|Standardized Small Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Isolated Mini-grid Connection]] | ||
| − | + | *Subsidies and other Financing Instruments | |
| − | *Subsidies and other Financing Instruments | + | *Concessions |
| − | *Concessions | + | *Technical Standards |
| − | *Technical Standards | + | *[[Mini-grid Webinar Series|Interconnection]] |
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*Procurement | *Procurement | ||
*Tenders for Operation | *Tenders for Operation | ||
*National Policy and Regulatory Frameworks | *National Policy and Regulatory Frameworks | ||
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| + | === Country Case Studies on Mini-grids === | ||
*[[Demand Assessment: A Critical Factor in Ensuring Economic Viability of Mini grids in India|Demand Assessment: A Critical Factor in Ensuring Economic Viability of Mini-grids in India]] | *[[Demand Assessment: A Critical Factor in Ensuring Economic Viability of Mini grids in India|Demand Assessment: A Critical Factor in Ensuring Economic Viability of Mini-grids in India]] | ||
| − | *[[Nigeria Energy Situation#Decentralised Generation|Nigeria Energy Situation]] | + | *[[Nigeria Energy Situation#Decentralised Generation|Nigeria Energy Situation]] |
*[[:File:20160530 Minigrids in Myanmar - SWOT and roadmap for scaleup.pdf|Role of Mini-grids for Electrification in Myanmar - Draft Study]] | *[[:File:20160530 Minigrids in Myanmar - SWOT and roadmap for scaleup.pdf|Role of Mini-grids for Electrification in Myanmar - Draft Study]] | ||
*[[Zimbabwe Case Study - Gap Analysis and National Action Plan - Supportive Framework Conditions for Mini-grids Employing Renewable and Hybrid Generation in the SADC Region|Zimbabwe Case Study]] | *[[Zimbabwe Case Study - Gap Analysis and National Action Plan - Supportive Framework Conditions for Mini-grids Employing Renewable and Hybrid Generation in the SADC Region|Zimbabwe Case Study]] | ||
| + | *[[Grid Interconnection of Micro-hydro Projects (MHPs) in Nepal|Nepal - Grid Interconnection of Micro-hydro Based Mini-grids]] | ||
| + | *[https://infohub.practicalaction.org/bitstream/handle/11283/620303/Market+Analysis+Zimbabwe.pdf;jsessionid=E8977ED79721581C7337388086CF1F5A?sequence=1 Metering and Payment Technologies for Mini-grids in Zimbabwe] | ||
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| + | === Impacts of Mini-grids === | ||
| + | *[[Economic Impact of Energy Access on Individuals and the Community|Economic Impact of Energy Access]] | ||
| + | *[[Impacts of Rural Electrification in Uganda 2011-2019|Impacts of Rural Electrification in Uganda 2011-2019]] | ||
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| + | === Web-based Mini-grid Tools === | ||
*[[Mini-grid Builder|Mini-grid Builder]] | *[[Mini-grid Builder|Mini-grid Builder]] | ||
| + | *[[Micro/Mini Hydropower Library (MHL)|Micro/Mini Hydropower Library (MHL)]] | ||
| + | *[[:File:Excel tool for Due Diligence of Solar Mini-grids Projects in Nigeria.xlsx|Excel tool for Due Diligence of Solar Mini-grids Projects in Nigeria]] | ||
| + | *[https://www.seforall.org/mini-grids-emissions-tool Mini-Grid Emissions Tool] | ||
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| − | + | === Mini-grid Resources (Catalogues, Lists, Contacts) === | |
| − | === Mini-grid Resources (Catalogues, Lists, Contacts) | + | *[[:Category:Tools|Mini-grid - Tools]] |
| − | + | *[[Mini-grid Webinar Series|Mini-grid Webinar Series 2017]] | |
| − | *[[Mini-grid Webinar Series|Mini-grid Webinar Series]] | + | *[[Mini-Grid Webinar Series 2019|Mini-grid Webinar Series 2019]] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://greenminigrid.afdb.org/ Green Mini-Grid Help Desk] |
| − | *[https://energydata.info/ Energydata.info] - | + | *[https://energydata.info/ Energydata.info] |
| − | + | *[https://pubs.naruc.org/pub/E1A6363A-A51D-0046-C341-DADE9EBAA6E3 Practical Guide to the Regulatory Treatment of Mini-Grids (USAID 2017)] | |
| − | *[[List of Rural Electrification Plans|List of Rural Electrification Plans]] | + | *[[List of Rural Electrification Plans|List of Rural Electrification Plans]] |
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*[[Maps with Mini-grid Information|Maps with Mini-grid Information]] | *[[Maps with Mini-grid Information|Maps with Mini-grid Information]] | ||
| − | *[[Catalogue of Mini-Grid Tools|Tools for Mini-grid Development and Implementation]] | + | *[[Catalogue of Mini-Grid Tools|Tools for Mini-grid Development and Implementation]] |
*[http://www.minigrids.go.tz/ Mini-Grids Information Portal Tanzania] | *[http://www.minigrids.go.tz/ Mini-Grids Information Portal Tanzania] | ||
*[[:File:Mini-Grid Sizing Guidebook.pdf|Mini-grid sizing guidebook]] | *[[:File:Mini-Grid Sizing Guidebook.pdf|Mini-grid sizing guidebook]] | ||
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*[[Renewable Energy Project Resource Center|Renewable Energy Project Resource Center]] | *[[Renewable Energy Project Resource Center|Renewable Energy Project Resource Center]] | ||
*[[:File:Mapping of clean energy mini-grid support providers and programmes.pdf|Mapping of Clean Energy Mini-grid Support Providers and Programmes]] | *[[:File:Mapping of clean energy mini-grid support providers and programmes.pdf|Mapping of Clean Energy Mini-grid Support Providers and Programmes]] | ||
| − | *[[:Category:Mini-grid|All articles on mini-grid on energypedia]] | + | *[http://energyaccess.org/resources/tariffs-database/ Tariff Database (UN Practitioners Network)] |
| − | + | *[[:Category:Mini-grid|All articles on mini-grid on energypedia]] | |
| − | + | *[https://www.usaid.gov/energy/auctions Renewable Energy Auction Toolkit] | |
| − | + | *[https://www.cleanpowerhub.net/ Clean Power Hub] | |
| − | + | *[https://electrifynow.energydata.info/ Global Electrification Platform] - The Global Electrification Platform (GEP) is an open access, interactive, online platform that allows for overview of electrification investment scenarios for a selection of countries | |
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Revision as of 06:43, 24 September 2024
Welcome to the Mini-grid Portal
The mini-grid portal provides an overview of the information available on energypedia related to mini-grids. Look for specific topics, latest articles or uploaded documents and announce upcoming events. This is a work in progress. Kindly send all your suggestions and feedback about the portal to info@energypedia.info
General Information on Mini-grids
Business Model Case Studies
Monitoring and Evaluation of Mini-grids
Planning, Management and Operation of Mini-grids
- Rural Electrification Planning
- Site Selection for Mini-grids
- Assessment of Renewable Energy Resource Potential for Mini-grids
- Demand Assessment for Mini-grids
- Community Involvement in Mini-grids
- Develop a Business Plan for Mini-grids
- PV Mini-grid Installation - Do's and Don't
- Promotion of Productive Use of Electricity in Mini-grids
- Mini-grid Sizing
- Risk Management for Mini-grids
- End-of-Life Management of Batteries in the Off-grid Solar Sector
Financing, Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Mini-grids
- Mini-grid Policy Toolkit
- Mini-grid Policies: Resource Collection
- Mini-grid Licensing
- Mini-grid Financing
- Mini-grid Tariff Setting
- Standardized Small Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Isolated Mini-grid Connection
- Subsidies and other Financing Instruments
- Concessions
- Technical Standards
- Interconnection
- Procurement
- Tenders for Operation
- National Policy and Regulatory Frameworks
Country Case Studies on Mini-grids
- Demand Assessment: A Critical Factor in Ensuring Economic Viability of Mini-grids in India
- Nigeria Energy Situation
- Role of Mini-grids for Electrification in Myanmar - Draft Study
- Zimbabwe Case Study
- Nepal - Grid Interconnection of Micro-hydro Based Mini-grids
- Metering and Payment Technologies for Mini-grids in Zimbabwe
Impacts of Mini-grids
Web-based Mini-grid Tools
Mini-grid Resources (Catalogues, Lists, Contacts)
- Mini-grid - Tools
- Mini-grid Webinar Series 2017
- Mini-grid Webinar Series 2019
- Green Mini-Grid Help Desk
- Energydata.info
- Practical Guide to the Regulatory Treatment of Mini-Grids (USAID 2017)
- List of Rural Electrification Plans
- Maps with Mini-grid Information
- Tools for Mini-grid Development and Implementation
- Mini-Grids Information Portal Tanzania
- Mini-grid sizing guidebook
- Mini-grid Financing Guidebook
- Renewable Energy Project Resource Center
- Mapping of Clean Energy Mini-grid Support Providers and Programmes
- Tariff Database (UN Practitioners Network)
- All articles on mini-grid on energypedia
- Renewable Energy Auction Toolkit
- Clean Power Hub
- Global Electrification Platform - The Global Electrification Platform (GEP) is an open access, interactive, online platform that allows for overview of electrification investment scenarios for a selection of countries
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6th S-Access International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini-Grids for Energy Access
21 April 2026
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026
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