Course summary
To start us off, you will get to know each other in this class by introducing yourself and meeting other course members in the social forum ‘ Getting to know you ‘ below. You may share your expectations of the course and interests as you bond to become a community of learners. You may then read the announcements and the course overview. We have a course outline that you may want to download and refer to as a guide throughout the course.
I shall support you as you go through this 3-week course.
Course Overview
In this course you will have an opportunity to learn about the regulatory frameworks, policies and technical and environmental standards that impact on the implementation of mini-grids. This course will also expose you standards on contracting, licensing as well as monitoring and evaluating mini-grid related services, in particular Risk and Impact Assessments for a national context.
Course Description
This course will teach the student about generic and mini-grid regulatory frameworks and policies that an entrepreneur needs to comply with in order to successfully operate in international and national markets. The course also looks at the demand side of energy equation, in particular on how to engage with billing for services and products and the compliances that are required.
Duration
- Hours: 100
- Formal study time required: 66 hours
- Self study time : 34 hours
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Analyse the structure, operation and stakeholders of the mini-microgrid and value chain markets on the continent and in local contexts
Design mini-grid system in compliance with existing policy and regulations in force in a location
Conduct externalities and societal impact analysis of a mini-grid system in both urban and rural communities