<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2233651/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Interconnected Mini-Grids provide reliable electricity to underserved main-grid connected customers. They are a new phenomenon in the mini-grid space and beyond that provide profitable investment opportunities to mini-grid companies thanks to significantly larger electricity demand in semi-urban areas, where interconnected mini-grids are typically situated compared to rural sites, where isolated mini-grids can typically be found. Can interconnected mini-grids become the "leapfrogging" opportunity that the sector has been waiting for? Aaron Cheng from Power Gen, operating an interconnected mini-grid in Nigeria and Chris Greacen who published a book covering the interconnected mini-grid subject discuss the above subjects with host Nico Peterschmidt. Resources:   Mini Grid Solutions for Underserved Customers: New Insights from Nigeria and India <a href='https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/dd12493a-1e6f-44fc-bcd5-bfb8fb194ade'>Open Knowledge Repository (worldbank.org)</a> <a href='https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/energy/publication/mini-grids-for-half-a-billion-people'>Mini Grids for Half a Billion People: Market Outlook and Handbook for Decision Makers (worldbank.org)</a>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/'>https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/</a> Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/INENSUSgmbh'>INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)</a> Visit <a href='http://www.inensus.com/'>www.inensus.com</a> for more info.

Send us a text Interconnected Mini-Grids provide reliable electricity to underserved main-grid connected customers. They are a new phenomenon in the mini-grid space and beyond that provide profitable investment opportunities to mini-grid companies thanks to significantly larger electricity demand in semi-urban areas, where interconnected mini-grids are typically situated compared to rural sites, where isolated mini-grids can typically be found. Can interconnected mini-grids become the "leapfrogging" opportunity that the sector has been waiting for? Aaron Cheng from Power Gen, operating an interconnected mini-grid in Nigeria and Chris Greacen who published a book covering the interconnected mini-grid subject discuss the above subjects with host Nico Peterschmidt. Resources: Mini Grid Solutions for Underserved Customers: New Insights from Nigeria and India Open Knowledge Repository (worldbank.org) Mini Grids for Half a Billion People: Market Outlook and Handbook for Decision Makers (worldbank.org) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/ Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com) Visit www.inensus.com for more info.

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2233651/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>Interconnected Mini-Grids provide reliable electricity to underserved main-grid connected customers. They are a new phenomenon in the mini-grid space and beyond that provide profitable investment opportunities to mini-grid companies thanks to significantly larger electricity demand in semi-urban areas, where interconnected mini-grids are typically situated compared to rural sites, where isolated mini-grids can typically be found. Can interconnected mini-grids become the "leapfrogging" opportunity that the sector has been waiting for? Aaron Cheng from Power Gen, operating an interconnected mini-grid in Nigeria and Chris Greacen who published a book covering the interconnected mini-grid subject discuss the above subjects with host Nico Peterschmidt. Resources: &nbsp; Mini Grid Solutions for Underserved Customers: New Insights from Nigeria and India <a href="https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/dd12493a-1e6f-44fc-bcd5-bfb8fb194ade" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open Knowledge Repository (worldbank.org)</a> <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/energy/publication/mini-grids-for-half-a-billion-people" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mini Grids for Half a Billion People: Market Outlook and Handbook for Decision Makers (worldbank.org)</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/INENSUSgmbh" rel="noopener noreferrer">INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)</a> Visit <a href="http://www.inensus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.inensus.com</a> for more info.

Interconnected Mini-Grids: Opportunities and Challenges

Welcome to "The Mini-Grid Business," hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of the consultancy company INENSUS. With nearly two decades of experience working with over 100 mini-grid companies across Africa and Asia, INENSUS created a podcast, which becomes your gateway to the world of rural electrification through mini-grids. In each episode, Nico and his guests – seasoned experts who have navigated the complexities of the mini-grid sector – offer candid insights based on real-life experiences. Whether they're individuals who have overcome significant challenges, policy makers shaping the sector’s frameworks and funding structures, or visionaries crafting the future of mini-grids, they all have unique perspectives to share. From exploring successful pathways to profitability, to dissecting the reasons behind a company's struggles, "The Mini-Grid Business" delves deep into both theory and practice. It questions the accepted status quo of the mini-grid sector, aiming to unearth new perspectives or expose misunderstandings that need addressing.This is a space for thought-provoking discussions, innovative ideas, and invaluable knowledge exchange. Whether you are an industry veteran, a newcomer, or simply curious about the transformative potential of mini-grids, this podcast invites you to challenge your thinking, learn from others, and engage with a community that’s shaping a brighter, more sustainable future. So, tune in, and enjoy "The Mini-Grid Business"! LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/INENSUSgmbh">INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)</a> Visit <a href="http://www.inensus.com">www.inensus.com</a>&nbsp; for more info.

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Welcome to "The Mini-Grid Business," hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of the consultancy company INENSUS. With nearly two decades of experience working with over 100 mini-grid companies across Africa and Asia, INENSUS created a podcast, which becomes your gateway to the world of rural electrification through mini-grids. In each episode, Nico and his guests – seasoned experts who have navigated the complexities of the mini-grid sector – offer candid insights based on real-life experiences. Whether they're individuals who have overcome significant challenges, policy makers shaping the sector’s frameworks and funding structures, or visionaries crafting the future of mini-grids, they all have unique perspectives to share. From exploring successful pathways to profitability, to dissecting the reasons behind a company's struggles, "The Mini-Grid Business" delves deep into both theory and practice. It questions the accepted status quo of the mini-grid sector, aiming to unearth new perspectives or expose misunderstandings that need addressing. This is a space for thought-provoking discussions, innovative ideas, and invaluable knowledge exchange. Whether you are an industry veteran, a newcomer, or simply curious about the transformative potential of mini-grids, this podcast invites you to challenge your thinking, learn from others, and engage with a community that’s shaping a brighter, more sustainable future. So, tune in, and enjoy "The Mini-Grid Business"! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/ Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com) Visit www.inensus.com  for more info.

Welcome to "The Mini-Grid Business," hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of the consultancy company INENSUS. With nearly two decades of experience working with over 100 mini-grid companies across Africa and Asia, INENSUS created a podcast, which becomes your gateway to the world of rural electrification through mini-grids. In each episode, Nico and his guests – seasoned experts who have navigated the complexities of the mini-grid sector – offer candid insights based on real-life experiences. Whether they're individuals who have overcome significant challenges, policy makers shaping the sector’s frameworks and funding structures, or visionaries crafting the future of mini-grids, they all have unique perspectives to share. From exploring successful pathways to profitability, to dissecting the reasons behind a company's struggles, "The Mini-Grid Business" delves deep into both theory and practice. It questions the accepted status quo of the mini-grid sector, aiming to unearth new perspectives or expose misunderstandings that need addressing.This is a space for thought-provoking discussions, innovative ideas, and invaluable knowledge exchange. Whether you are an industry veteran, a newcomer, or simply curious about the transformative potential of mini-grids, this podcast invites you to challenge your thinking, learn from others, and engage with a community that’s shaping a brighter, more sustainable future. So, tune in, and enjoy "The Mini-Grid Business"! LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/INENSUSgmbh" rel="noopener noreferrer">INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)</a> Visit <a href="http://www.inensus.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.inensus.com</a>&nbsp; for more info.

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