Sustainable mini-grid

Abstract

Paper summarized the research done in min-grid field. Mini-grid is small, stand-alone power system, which role is to provide constant and affordable electricity in remote places, where the connection with main grid is unprofitable. Mini-grids are important tools in fight with power-poverty in developing countries. The economics of power technologies is widely analyzed in different studies. The paper presents the advantages of application of integrated sustainable assessment for analyzing different power technologies for mini-grids. The paper highlight the importance of environmental and social aspects and its influence on local community.