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|headline = Welcome to the <big>'''Mini-grid Portal'''</big> | |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 | + | |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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*[[Ice-Making as a Productive Application in Green Mini-Grid (GMG) Systems|Milling 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]] | *[[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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*[[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]] | ||
| + | *[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]] | *[[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]] | *[[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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*[[Mini Grid Licensing|Mini-grid Licensing]] | *[[Mini Grid Licensing|Mini-grid Licensing]] | ||
*[[Mini-Grid Financing|Mini-grid Financing]] | *[[Mini-Grid Financing|Mini-grid Financing]] | ||
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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]] | ||
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*[[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]] | *[[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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*[[Micro/Mini Hydropower Library (MHL)|Micro/Mini Hydropower Library (MHL)]] | *[[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]] | *[[: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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*[https://www.usaid.gov/energy/auctions Renewable Energy Auction Toolkit] | *[https://www.usaid.gov/energy/auctions Renewable Energy Auction Toolkit] | ||
*[https://www.cleanpowerhub.net/ Clean Power Hub] | *[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
Mini-grid Events
8 April 2026
6th S-Access International Conference on Solar Technologies & Hybrid Mini-Grids for Energy Access
21 April 2026
ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2026
Job offers
31 December 2025
Solar Engineer
31 December 2025
Senior Project Manager, Carbon Finance
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31 December 2025
Intergenerational Justice Prize (IJP)
12 January 2026
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