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The Mini-Grid Business

Nico Peterschmidt / INENSUS
Mini-Grids
Renewable Energy
Rural Electrification
Interconnected Mini-Grids
Nigeria
DC Mesh Grids
Sustainable Development Goals
Climate Change
Financing Instruments
Energy Policy
Electrification In Africa
Clean Energy
World Bank Dairs Program
Electricity Access
Mini-Grid Sector
Development Capital
Cost Efficiency
Rural Industrialization
Migration Crisis
Mini-Grid Technology

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... more

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Bas Hetterscheid from Wageningen University and Nico discuss Cold Chains in Africa and the role minigrids can play in their development. 

The growing urban middle class in many African countries is demanding more fresh products, whic... more

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Unlock the hidden complexities of mini-grid company valuation with the brilliant minds of Brian Lukera Wambani from Camco and Michael Feldner from the GET.invest Finance Catalyst. This episode promises to equip you with the nuanced un... more

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In this episode, Benjamin Curnier from AfDB’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) breaks down AMAP 2.0—what it is, who it’s designed for, and how it works. If you’re a minigrid company looking to tap into technical assistance fu... more

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Join us for a special episode featuring Nico’s State of the Sector address, delivered in Nairobi during INENSUS’ 20th anniversary celebration in September 2025. In this keynote, Nico reflects on two decades of impact, explores today’s... more

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Nico Peterschmidt
CEO of INENSUS, specializing in mini-grid solutions and rural electrification with nearly two decades of experience in the industry.

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Impact and reach - Is it time for a paradigm shift in minigrid financing?
Q: John, do you see the necessity to provide, let's say, capacity growth equity to mini-grid companies, or are the current instruments enough?
It's essential to understand the financing needed at different growth stages, including the requirement for equity-like instruments to establish strong corporate teams.
Impact and reach - Is it time for a paradigm shift in minigrid financing?
Q: Cliff, my question, who would provide this kind of junior equity?
There are facilities like the Clean Energy Inclusion Foundation for Africa that could supply this type of funding as they manage blended financing with a long-term perspective.
The cooperative movement
Q: Doreen, how do you train and educate people in your cooperative in Zambia?
We engage with community members to create awareness about electric cooperatives and involve them in the voting process to join the cooperative, supporting them with ongoing training and knowledge transfer.
The cooperative movement
Q: Frank, can you tell me more about the seven principles of cooperatives?
The seven cooperative principles include voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, members' economic participation, autonomy and independence, education and training, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for community.
The cooperative movement
Q: Doreen, can you tell us how a co-op model is different to an investor-owned model?
An electric cooperative is owned by its customers, operated as a not-for-profit business, allowing members to have an ownership stake and control through democratic governance.

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