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| − | Mini-grid can be defined as, a set of electricity generators and possibly energy storage systems interconnected to a distribution network that supplies electricity to a localized group of customers.<ref> https://energypedia.info/wiki/Mini_Grids</ref>. They can be single generation technologies such as solar home systems or a hybrid system such as PV-diesel systems. <ref>http://www.gvepinternational.org/sites/default/files/policy_briefing_-_mini-grid_final.pdf </ref> | + | Mini-grid can be defined as, a set of electricity generators and possibly energy storage systems interconnected to a distribution network that supplies electricity to a localized group of customers.<ref> https://energypedia.info/wiki/Mini_Grids</ref>. They can be single generation technologies such as 100% solar battery mini-grids or a hybrid system such as PV-diesel systems. <ref>http://www.gvepinternational.org/sites/default/files/policy_briefing_-_mini-grid_final.pdf </ref> |
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| | Furthermore a mini-grid can be a independent utility and can also be connected to the central grid,if one exists. | | Furthermore a mini-grid can be a independent utility and can also be connected to the central grid,if one exists. |
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| | + | Although mini-grids have a lot of advantages, they have not been deployed in large quantities in rural village as they have high capital as well as operation and maintenance cost and these costs are hard to recover in rural villages.<ref>http://ruralelec.org/hybridisation__mini-.0.html#c9501</ref> |
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| | * For more information about mini-grids and their advantages, see: [[Mini Grids|Mini Grids]]. | | * For more information about mini-grids and their advantages, see: [[Mini Grids|Mini Grids]]. |
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= Tools for facilitating Mini-grid deployment
Mini-grid
Mini-grid can be defined as, a set of electricity generators and possibly energy storage systems interconnected to a distribution network that supplies electricity to a localized group of customers.[1]. They can be single generation technologies such as 100% solar battery mini-grids or a hybrid system such as PV-diesel systems. [2]
Furthermore a mini-grid can be a independent utility and can also be connected to the central grid,if one exists.
Although mini-grids have a lot of advantages, they have not been deployed in large quantities in rural village as they have high capital as well as operation and maintenance cost and these costs are hard to recover in rural villages.[3]
- For more information about mini-grids and their advantages, see: Mini Grids.
Se4All's High Impact Opportunity on Mini-Grids
Today, more than 1.2 billion people in the world, are living in darkness and do not have access to the national grid. In this dire situation, mini-grids could be a viable solutions to promote energy access for all. Furthermore, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IEA) in 2011 forcasted that over 40% of the installed capacity to achieve universal energy access by 2030 will be most likely delivered via mini/micro-grids.
With these thoughts in mind, the SE4All has included mini-grids into the High Impact Opportunity on Mini-Grids (HIO). HIO is an international framework that works towards accelerating the investments and deployments of mini-grids. [4]
References
- ↑ https://energypedia.info/wiki/Mini_Grids
- ↑ http://www.gvepinternational.org/sites/default/files/policy_briefing_-_mini-grid_final.pdf
- ↑ http://ruralelec.org/hybridisation__mini-.0.html#c9501
- ↑ http://www.se4all.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/HIO_CEMG_Publication_2015.pdf
