The Mini-Grid Business

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August 12, 2024 Nico Peterschmidt / INENSUS Season 1 Episode 27
Mini-grid funder ratings
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The Mini-Grid Business
Mini-grid funder ratings
Aug 12, 2024 Season 1 Episode 27
Nico Peterschmidt / INENSUS

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Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt.

Host Nico is joined by Kyle Schutter from Sunlight Reviews and Ashish Shrestha from the World Bank’s ESMAP to discuss these challenges. Kyle shares insights on how Sunlight Reviews is helping stakeholders better assess funder reliability and timelines, while Ashish explains how ESMAP is responding to industry feedback to improve program designs. This episode offers a deep dive into the efforts being made to streamline funding processes and accelerate progress in the Mini-Grid sector.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sunlight Reviews - Discover the Best Funders in Africa

https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/ 

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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Mini-Grid CEOs have long voiced concerns over the inconsistent and overly complicated funding methodologies that vary significantly across different funders and countries, leading to prolonged delays in electrification efforts. Similar frustrations are echoed in the processes of securing equity and debt.

Host Nico is joined by Kyle Schutter from Sunlight Reviews and Ashish Shrestha from the World Bank’s ESMAP to discuss these challenges. Kyle shares insights on how Sunlight Reviews is helping stakeholders better assess funder reliability and timelines, while Ashish explains how ESMAP is responding to industry feedback to improve program designs. This episode offers a deep dive into the efforts being made to streamline funding processes and accelerate progress in the Mini-Grid sector.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sunlight Reviews - Discover the Best Funders in Africa

https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/mushtaq-khan-institutional-economics/ 

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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