Decentralised solutions such as mini-grids and solar home systems (SHS) have been hailed as the solution to remote energy needs. While the electrifying potentials of these solutions are quite visible, one area that has been largely overlooked is the aggregate potential of these distributed solutions.

In this episode, Emeka Chukwureh, the Director of International Strategy at the Electricity Exchange in Ireland discusses the potentials of virtual power plants on the continent.