Mini Grids

A mini-grid here means an integrated local generation and distribution system with installed capacity below 1MW, capable of serving numerous end‐users independent of the national grid. It may be ‘isolated’ with no link to any other network or ‘interconnected’ with the main grid such that energy exchange is possible between them.

A mini-grid developer is an individual or organization responsible for the planning, design, construction, and operation of mini-grid systems. They play a crucial role in ensuring that mini-grids are developed in accordance with regulatory requirements, technical standards, and best practices. Developers may work closely with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of mini-grid projects