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What is a Mini/Microgrid?
A minigrid is a localized electricity network that generates, stores, and distributes power to a defined community—homes, businesses, clinics, schools—without relying on a national grid connection.
Minigrids can be centralized (power hub + distribution) or distributed (rooftop generation aggregated through Smart Nodes), and they scale into mesh-grids where multiple nodes share energy for higher uptime.
The Smart-Node Ecosystem
Smart Nodes combine inverter(s), battery storage, and PV into a local node that serves a cluster of homes or businesses.
Nodes
A collection of homes connected to a single ESS (inverter/battery)
Hubs
Properties that have inverter/battery (AC)
Host-hubs
Properties that have solar panels (DC)
Hosts
Properties that have solar panels (DC)
Guests
Guests are homes connected to the grid that have neither solar, nor inverter + battery
Smart Grid Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
How It Works
Nergi’s VPP is the intelligence layer that coordinates generation, storage, and demand across all nodes in real time. It balances loads, reduces strain, and redirects power where it’s needed most—improving reliability and asset life. The aggregated pool can also participate in grid services or sell excess energy, unlocking additional revenues for operators and investor partners.
Outcomes
- Optimized energy management and load balancing.
- Data-driven dispatch decisions.
- New revenue opportunities through grid/market participation.
Prepaid Smart Meters
Our tokenless smart meters combine prepaid billing with detailed consumption data. Customers pay as they use, and operators get transparent analytics for planning, tariff design, and demand-side management
What Users Get
- Predictable spending and fair tariffs.
- Always-on visibility of balance and usage.
- Seamless top-ups via mobile channels.
What Operators Get
- Revenue assurance and lower losses.
- Granular data to right-size future nodes.
- Faster payback through efficient operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from rooftop solar?
Smart Nodes pool generation and storage to support many customers, then scale into mesh-grids managed by a VPP—delivering utility-grade uptime.
Can we start small and expand later?
Yes. Add nodes as demand grows; the VPP integrates them into one energy pool.
What’s included in delivery?
Evaluation, engineering design, equipment procurement, implementation, commissioning, smart billing setup, onboarding/training, and ongoing O&M.
How do customers pay?
Through prepaid, tokenless smart meters with transparent pricing and usage data.
Does this integrate with the municipal grid?
Yes. Mesh-grids can be supplemented by municipal supply to boost resilience.
What sizes do you offer?
Standard Smart-Node packages range from ~50–250 kW inverter capacity with 100–500 kWh+ batteries; systems are tailored per site.
Who operates the system?
Nergi provides full turnkey delivery and ongoing O&M; in investor models, Nergi manages operations under a management agreement.
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