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Minigrid market report - 2019 edition

01/12/2018 / Comments

Executive summary:

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This report analyzes mini-grids (sometimes called micro-grids), which have been developing since 2013, and which have experienced strong development in Africa and Asia in recent years with the development of a structured market, together with the development of more sustainable energy models.

 

First, an industrial offer emerged with component manufacturers (e. g. GenSet, power electronics, batteries, etc.) who have taken an interest in this market by developing integrated solutions (e. g. Energy Storage Systems or ESS, Power Conversion Systems or PCS, Turnkey Mini-grids) or by acquiring stakes in existing players. The Energy Management System (EMS), a central component of these systems, has become increasingly "intelligent". This allows for better integration of hybrid systems in large projects and cost optimization.

 

In Africa, over 2,000 mini grids have been identified, solar projects accounting for 40% of those. Even if some countries like Tanzania have developed a strong regulatory framework, there is still a lack of regulations in most African countries. Nevertheless, with an enabling environment, by 2023, solar mini-grids are expected to scale rapidly to 16,000 sites.

In Asia, over 69,000 mini-grids have been identified (most of them being hydro or diesel). Solar mini-grids are mainly pulled by Indian initiatives and could rise from less than 2,000 projects in 2017 to over 15,000 by 2023. 

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What is in this report?

This 103 slides report covers three main aspects of the mini-grid market:

  • Mini-grid industry:
    • Main definitions
    • Overview and analysis of the main actors along the value chain
    • Comparison of the different turn-key solutions (ESS, EMS, Mini-grids) and component technologies (Batteries, Power Electronics, EMS)
    • Analysis of the current industry trends
  • African market:
    • Comparison of the development stage on 20 African countries
    • Detailed analysis of the regulatory and policy framework of four key countries
    • Bottom-up market sizing of the African Mini-Grid market
    • Detailed market sizing and trends on four key African countries
    • Analysis of key projects
  • Asian market:
    • Comparison of the development stage on 11 Asian countries
    • Bottom-up market sizing of the Asian Mini-Grid market
    • Detailed market sizing and trends of four key Asian countries
    • Analysis of key projects

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Key issues covered by this report

  • Who are the actors of the mini-grid industry (from component to system integrators to EPC and operators)?
  • What are the main Energy Management Systems (EMS) solutions available? For which use?
  • Who are the turn-key mini-grid integrators? What are their solutions?
  • What are the current strategies of the key actors?
  • Which countries have the most adapted framework to develop mini-grids?
  • What are the current and planned mini-grid projects in Kenya, Senegal, Nigeria, Mali? Who are the local actors?
  • What are the current and planned mini-grid projects in Indonesia, and Bangladesh or in the Philippines? Who are the local actors?
  • What is the size of the mini-grid market? How could it evolve over the next years?
  • Which countries could have the strongest development over the next years?
  • What are the opportunities and threats to enter national markets?

How can I get this report?

This report is available for €3,000 (excl. VAT, single user licence). Please ask us if you need a multiple user licence. To get it, please send us a mail.

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