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The Mini-Grid Business

By: Nico Peterschmidt / INENSUS
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2024 The Mini-Grid Business
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Episodes
  • Rural Industrialization with mini-grids

    Rural Industrialization with mini-grids
    Jun 27 2024

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    In this flagship episode, we uncover the transformative power of Rural Industrialization through mini-grids with insights from industry leaders Peter Nyeko of Mandulis Energy (Uganda), Camille André-Bataille of Anka (Madagascar), and Oluwatobi Soyombo of Havenhill Synergy Limited (Nigeria). The host Nico Peterschmidt of INENSUS (Tanzania, Uganda) contributes with his own experience in Rural Industrialization.

    We discuss
    - effort vs. profitability.
    - risk increase vs. decrease through linking two businesses to each other while diversifying revenue streams.
    - combining rural development with company profitability
    - how to scale electricity and product sales fast

    We share lessons learned and obstacles overcome.

    Here are some resources mentioned in this epoisode:
    - KeyMaker Model fundamentals (afdb.org) - for the INENSUS' Rural industrialization model
    - AgriGrid - EnAccess - for the ANKA's Rural Industrialization model
    - Please also search the internet for "Reparle AND Uganda" to learn more about Mandulis Energy's Rural Industrialization model

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/
    Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)
    Visit www.inensus.com for more info.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 2

    Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 2
    Jun 7 2024

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    This is part 2 of the meeting between Olu from "The Energy Talk" and Nico from "The Mini-Grid Business". In this session, we delve into the complexities, breakthroughs and innovations within the mini-grid industry based on Olu’s extensive knowledge of the electrification landscape across Africa.

    Below are some links to "The Energy Talk" - listen to these highly informative and entertaining interviews!

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-talk/id1467655589

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4FQMxAZ43y6QIs5UtIHHfg

    https://theenergytalk.simplecast.com/episodes

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/
    Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)
    Visit www.inensus.com for more info.
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    16 mins
  • Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 1

    Podcasters - "The Mini-Grid Business" meets "The Energy Talk" - PART 1
    Jun 5 2024

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    As a podcaster, you meet people and gain a good overview of what the sector is all about. Therefore, it is sometimes enlightening to talk to fellow podcasters and get their view on the sector. That is exactly what Olubunmi Olajide from the podcast "The Energy Talk" and Nico Peterschmidt from "The Mini-Grid Business" did during the Energy Access Investment Forum 2024 in Lagos.

    This is part 1 of this recording, where Olu interviews Nico for his podcast "The Energy Talk". As a listener of "The Mini-Grid Business," this might be more of a summary of familiar topics. In part 2, Olu and I will enter into a discussion about innovations in the mini-grid sector.

    Part 2 of the recording is published as a separate episode.

    Below are some links to "The Energy Talk" - listen to these highly informative and entertaining interviews!

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-talk/id1467655589

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4FQMxAZ43y6QIs5UtIHHfg

    https://theenergytalk.simplecast.com/episodes

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inensus-gmbh/mycompany/
    Twitter: INENSUS (@INENSUSgmbh) / X (twitter.com)
    Visit www.inensus.com for more info.
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    31 mins
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