Minigrids are not just a solution for those without energy access in rural communities but also for those who are connected to weak, overburdened or failing infrastructure and grid systems and have to go without clean, reliable power, turning to diesel-powered generators as a result.
A new report from the World Bank, ‘Mini Grid Solutions for Underserved Customers: Emerging Lessons from India and Nigeria’, presents how solar hybrid–powered minigrids can create win-win-win outcomes for retail customers, distribution enterprises, and developers. The review of case studies also examines policy and regulatory considerations for the financial sustainability and success of undergrid minigrids.