Energy Storage for Mini GridsStatus and Projections of Battery DeploymentAn Energy Storage Partnership ReportEnergy Storage for Mini GridsStatus and Projections of Battery DeploymentThis report of the Energy Storage Partnership is prepared by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) with contributions from the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), Ricerea sul Sistema Energetico (RSE), Loughborough University, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). The Energy Storage Partnership is a global partnership convened by the World Bank Group through ESMAP Energy Storage Program to foster international cooperation to develop sustainable energy storage solutions for developing countries. For more information visit: https://www.esmap.org/the_energy_storage_partnership_espii ENERGY STORAGE FOR MINI GRIDS: STATUS AND PROJECTIONS OF BATTERY DEPLOYMENTABOUT ESMAPThe Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a partnership between the World Bank and 24 partners to help low- and middle-income countries reduce poverty and boost growth through sustainable energy solutions. ESMAP’s analytical and advisory services are fully integrated within the World Bank’s country financing and policy dialogue in the energy sector. Through the World Bank Group (WBG), ESMAP works to accelerate the energy transition required to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It helps to shape WBG strategies and programs to achieve the WBG Climate Change Action Plan targets. Learn more at: https://esmap.org© 2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000; Intern...