Mini-Grids for Rural Electrification of Developing Countries: Analysis and Case Studies from South A

Introduction.- Mini-Grid Concepts and Challenges.- Suite of Off-Grid Options in South Asia.- Technical Aspects of Mini-Grids for Rural Electrification.- Smart Design of Stand-Alone Solar PV System for Off Grid Electrification Projects.- Analytical Frameworks and an Integrated Approach for Mini-Grid-Based Electrification.- Demand Management for Off-Grid Electricity Networks.- Business Issues for Mini-Grid-Based Electrification in Developing Countries.- Case Studies.- Approach for Designing Solar Photovoltaic-Based Mini-Grid Projects: A Case Study from India.- Renewable Energy-Based Mini-Grid for Rural Electrification: Case Study of an Indian Village.- From SHS to Mini-Grid-Based Off-Grid Electrification: A Case Study of Bangladesh.- Application of Multi-criteria Decision Aids for Selection of Off-Grid Renewable Energy Technology Solutions for Decentralised Electrification.- Energising Rural India Using Distributed Generation: The Case of Solar Mini-Grids in Chhattisgarh State, India.- Poverty Amidst Plenty: Renewable Energy-Based Mini-Grid Electrification in Nepal.- Viability of Husk-Based Mini-Grids in South Asia.- Conclusions.