EMPOWERED
RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH
INTEGRATED ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEMS
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WE ARE INENSUS
A Germany-based consulting and engineering company with more than 15 years of experience in decentralized energy services in over 30 countries in Africa and Asia.
Our mission is to eradicate energy poverty and unlock economic potential of rural communities by innovating in the rural electrification sector.
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OUR MISSION IN ACTION
TRANSFORMATION
We transform the rural electrification sector by advising on policy, regulation and financing, developing innovative business models and providing technology transfer.
DIGITALISATION
We develop and apply cutting-edge software solutions and artificial intelligence to change business models and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities.
RURAL INDUSTRIALISATION
We invent new concepts to unlock development and revenue potential by embedding minigrids in value chains of rural communities.
OUR IMPACT
We have been involved in many projects and countries around the world.
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NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Rural industrialization in Africa: Strengthening economic resilience and reducing migration
White paper
This white paper provides a comprehensive analysis of how rural industrialization in Africa can contribute to reducing migration and strengthening economic resilience. The rise of decentralized energy supply and digital infrastructure offers enormous potential for value creation in rural areas of Africa, offering significant economic opportunities for Germany and its companies.
Ländlichen Industrialisierung in Afrika: Wirtschaftliche Resilienz stärken und Migration verringern
White paper
Das White Paper bietet eine umfassende Analyse, wie die ländliche Industrialisierung in Afrika zur Reduzierung von Migration und zur Stärkung der wirtschaftlichen Resilienz beitragen kann. Mit dem Aufstieg dezentraler Energieversorgung und digitaler Infrastruktur ergibt sich ein enormes Potenzial für die Wertschöpfung in ländlichen Gebieten Afrikas, das bedeutende wirtschaftliche Chancen für Deutschland und seine Unternehmen bietet.
Rural Industrialization in Africa: A Multi-Billion Euro Opportunity for the German Economy
Factsheet
The factsheet outlines the emerging opportunities in rural Africa, where micro utilities enable sustainable energy solutions and local resource processing. These innovations reduce costs and improve product quality, offering new markets for German SMEs in renewable energy, logistics, and specialized technology.
(DE) Ländliche Industrialisierung in Afrika: Multi-Milliarden-Chance für die deutsche Wirtschaft
Factsheet
Dieses Factsheet beschreibt das einzigartige wirtschaftliche Potenzial der ländlichen Industrialisierung in Afrika. Durch die Nutzung dezentraler Energieversorgung und digitaler Infrastruktur können wertvolle Rohstoffe vor Ort verarbeitet werden, was neue Absatzmärkte für deutsche Unternehmen eröffnet.
New paper on price elasticity and economies of scale in mini-grids
Working Paper
Price elasticity of demand is rural mini-grids has not received much attention so far, even if it has a critical impact on how tariffs should be regulated and set, and how grants and subsidies should be structured. In this paper we explore its implications and call for more research on this relevant topic.
The Mini-Grid Business Podcast
Hosted by Nico Peterschmidt, CEO of INENSUS
Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Nico and guests explore real-life experiences with mini-grid companies in Africa and Asia. The podcast challenges the sector’s status quo, inviting listeners of all backgrounds to engage in discussions and knowledge-sharing for a sustainable future.
INENSUS launches free cloud version of MicroPowerManager
Press Release
Decentralized Utilities may now use the next level of MicroPowerManager to lower their operational cost, increase their operational efficiency and maximize customer satisfaction. Download the press release to find out more.
INENSUS deploys crypto miners in minigrids
Partnership with SustainSolar to demonstrate the viability of Green Crypto Mining
We have developed a concept to overcome demand risk enabling any minigrid to generate reliable cash flows at low investment costs. Decentralised AI controlled crypto miners convert surplus electricity into cryptocurrency.
INENSUS’ Inclusive Approaches to Advancing Rural Industrialisation
ARE February Newsletter 2022: Productive Use of Renewable Energy & Industrialisation
In many rural areas of Africa, Asia and South America, remote communities have amazing wealth. They own or control farmland, livestock, mineral resources, or precious stones. For most of these communities, however, their wealth does not translate into prosperity…
INENSUS starts first agriculture KeyMaker Model in Uganda
A pilot project by VOLT-TERRA with support from PREO
By using electricity from the minigrids operated by VOLT-TERRA in Uganda, we process and market locally grown vanilla and chilli based on a block-farming approach.
INENSUS creates VoltaLabs GmbH, a laboratory for battery testing
Solar powered test centre for second-life li-ion batteries
The service provider founded in early 2021 and based in Goslar, Germany, cooperates with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) and breaks even during first year of operation.
INENSUS compiles the Clean Energy Mini-Grid Policy Development Guide
Commissioned by UNIDO, in partnership with the AfDB, ARE and AMDA
Mini-grids have been identified as a critical tool towards achieving universal electricity access by governments, donors and private sector actors alike. To enable the sustainable deployment of mini-grids, the public and private sector need to cooperate…
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