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Microgrid and Mini Grid Planning for Rural Electrification

Millions of Africans live beyond the reach of the national grid, and mini grids offer a practical route to reliable power for villages, clinics and small enterprises. This programme guides delegates through demand assessment, generation mix, tariff design and operating models for community scale systems. It draws on regional experience to help planners deliver projects that are technically sound and financially sustainable.

What you will be able to do

  • Estimate community electricity demand and growth for productive and household uses.
  • Design an appropriate generation and storage mix for a mini grid site.
  • Compare ownership and operating models, including private, community and utility led options.
  • Set cost reflective tariffs that balance affordability with financial sustainability.
  • Plan metering, revenue collection and maintenance arrangements for remote sites.
  • Navigate the licensing and subsidy frameworks relevant to rural electrification.

Course outline

  1. 01The Case for Mini Grids in Africa
  2. 02Demand Assessment and Load Profiling
  3. 03Generation and Storage Options
  4. 04Tariff Design and Affordability
  5. 05Ownership and Operating Models
  6. 06Metering and Revenue Collection
  7. 07Licensing, Subsidies and Sustainability

Who should attend

Rural electrification planners, development agency staff, utility engineers, mini grid developers and municipal energy officers will find this course valuable.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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