<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2233651/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt.Host Nico is joined by Kyle Schutter from Sunlight Reviews and Ashish Shrestha from the World Bank’s ESMAP to discuss these challenges. Kyle shares insights on how Sunlight Reviews is helping stakeholders better assess funder reliability and timelines, while Ashish explains how ESMAP is responding to industry feedback to improve program designs. This episode offers a deep dive into the efforts being made to streamline funding processes and accelerate progress in the Mini-Grid sector. Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href='https://www.sunlight.reviews/'>Sunlight Reviews - Discover the Best Funders in Africa</a> <a href='https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/'>https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/</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 Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt. Host Nico is joined by Kyle Schutter from Sunlight Reviews and Ashish Shrestha from the World Bank’s ESMAP to discuss these challenges. Kyle shares insights on how Sunlight Reviews is helping stakeholders better assess funder reliability and timelines, while Ashish explains how ESMAP is responding to industry feedback to improve program designs. This episode offers a deep dive into the efforts being made to streamline funding processes and accelerate progress in the Mini-Grid sector. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sunlight Reviews - Discover the Best Funders in Africa https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/ 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>Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt.Host Nico is joined by Kyle Schutter from Sunlight Reviews and Ashish Shrestha from the World Bank’s ESMAP to discuss these challenges. Kyle shares insights on how Sunlight Reviews is helping stakeholders better assess funder reliability and timelines, while Ashish explains how ESMAP is responding to industry feedback to improve program designs. This episode offers a deep dive into the efforts being made to streamline funding processes and accelerate progress in the Mini-Grid sector. Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.sunlight.reviews/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sunlight Reviews - Discover the Best Funders in Africa</a> <a href="https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/</a>&nbsp;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.

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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: <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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