A lot of micro/mini grids have limited production capacity and no flexibility, they are built as a static service, knowing demand side is growing. Customers wants service like the national grid, that in many cases is subsidised. Difficult paradox.
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> Subscription-based Model: Users can opt for a subscription plan, which offers a specific amount of energy at predefined times, promoting predictability in energy costs
Has that been implemented successfully in a pure renewable mini grid? I wonder how an energy provider could make any guarantees.
A lot of micro/mini grids have limited production capacity and no flexibility, they are built as a static service, knowing demand side is growing. Customers wants service like the national grid, that in many cases is subsidised. Difficult paradox.
That's true. But there are some with very innovative ideas. And they have the flexibility to propose that.
Mini-grids with similar service than a national grid is most of the time extremely expensive, I believe.
Thank you for sharing your unique perspective on electricity!
> Subscription-based Model: Users can opt for a subscription plan, which offers a specific amount of energy at predefined times, promoting predictability in energy costs
Has that been implemented successfully in a pure renewable mini grid? I wonder how an energy provider could make any guarantees.
Thanks for the comment. Check out this presentation: https://greenminigrid.afdb.org/sites/default/files/afdb_gmg_dsm_report_final_draft_cb.pdf
There are some great insights and ideas there.