Access to energy, especially for rural communities, represents a central pillar of development. The upfront investment required to link villages to the electrical distribution network is and will likely remain prohibitively expensive in terms of construction and community affordability. Solar off-grid energy supply based on mini-grids can be developed and designed to provide essential access to electricity in rural areas. Due to the remoteness of the locations, such solutions, using appropriate business models, represent a cheaper option than extending the national grid.

In this, the electricity generated thru Solar PV Panels goes to an inverter that converts direct current into alternating current, which is then fed directly or indirectly (via the batteries) into the electricity network. The electricity reaches all customers connected to the network as shown in the diagram above.

Mini-grids vary in technical features, with a typical capac­ity being between 1kWp and 200kWp, with different states adopting different capacities and models depending on their local requirements and conditions.

Access to energy, especially for rural communities, represents a central pillar of development. The upfront investment required to link villages to the electrical distribution network is and will likely remain prohibitively expensive in terms of construction and community affordability. Solar off-grid energy supply based on mini-grids can be developed and designed to provide essential access to electricity in rural areas. Due to the remoteness of the locations, such solutions, using appropriate business models, represent a cheaper option than extending the national grid.

In this, the electricity generated thru Solar PV Panels goes to an inverter that converts direct current into alternating current, which is then fed directly or indirectly (via the batteries) into the electricity network. The electricity reaches all customers connected to the network as shown in the diagram above.

Mini-grids vary in technical features, with a typical capac­ity being between 1kWp and 200kWp, with different states adopting different capacities and models depending on their local requirements and conditions.