#WWEAwebinar: Minigrids with Small Wind in Practice

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#WWEAwebinar:
Minigrids with Small Wind in Practice

8 April 2026, 13:00 - 15:00 Central European Summer Time 

Recordings: https://youtu.be/QoOxbJCHk6E 

As electrification expands to remote and underserved areas, the need for reliable, local energy solutions grows. Minigrids are emerging as a key technology, often combining solar PV, small wind, and battery storage to create resilient and efficient energy systems.

Minigrids not only help electrify unserved communities but also strengthen existing power infrastructure, making it more robust against disruptions.

Join this webinar for a comprehensive overview of the minigrid market, featuring real-world case studies of successful implementations. We’ll explore the benefits and challenges – technical, regulatory, and financial – of deploying minigrids in diverse settings.

Welcome 
Dr Irfan Mirza, WWEA President 

The market for minigrids with small wind - an overview
Frits Ogg, WWEA Small Wind Co-chair 

The importance of hybrid renewable energy systems
Dr. Karunamoorthy, Windplus India/KP Group India

Small wind and storage
Mike Bergey, Bergey Windpower, USA

The Grenville Lake minigrid in the UK
Andy Etherton, Marlec

Laguna Grande minigrid in Peru
Franco Canziani, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

1 kW wind turbine with a solar minigrid 
Nick Phillips, Britwind

Prospects for mini grids in West Africa
Dr. Ibrahim Togola, Mali Folkecenter/Access

Hybrid mini grids in Chad and Venezuela
Juande Bornay, Bornay

Interventions

Moderator: Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General