Comprehensive Country Ranking for Renewable Energy Based Mini-Grids Providing Rural off-Grid Electrification

Alexander Gerlach, Gaudchau, E., Catherina Cader, V. Wasgindt, Christian Breyer · 2013 · EU PVSEC

Summary. Renewable energy mini-grids can bring electricity to rural areas without grid connections. The authors identify key conditions needed for sustainable business models in this sector and rank countries globally by their suitability. Rwanda and Peru emerge as top candidates with favorable conditions for deploying renewable mini-grids to rural populations. The ranking helps entrepreneurs and investors identify where to launch electrification projects.

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Gerlach, A., E., G., Cader, C., Wasgindt, V., & Breyer, C.. (2013). Comprehensive Country Ranking for Renewable Energy Based Mini-Grids Providing Rural off-Grid Electrification. EU PVSEC. https://doi.org/10.4229/28theupvsec2013-5do.13.2

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DOI: 10.4229/28theupvsec2013-5do.13.2
Countries: Rwanda, Peru
Regions: Africa, South America
Categories: energy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28