Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 12:39 .

Off-Grid Europe's Commitment to Rural Electrification in Africa

Off-Grid Europe is dedicated to providing energy solutions in the off-grid sector, bringing over ten years of experience to support electrification goals across Africa. Headquartered in Pfullendorf, Germany, the organization specializes in innovative hardware design for energy access. Founders Mark and Christiane Krag expanded operations from the UK to Nigeria in 2016 and undertook a significant electrification project in rural Senegal, where over 200 villages were electrified using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. The company focuses on essential training and comprehensive planning services to ensure the sustainability of mini-grid solutions. Their OMS battery storage system, offering 265 kilowatt hours, is adaptable for various applications, notably in rural electrification and agriculture. Innovations like the solar-powered Much Cooler help address post-harvest losses in African markets, showcasing the essential role of energy in agricultural development. Challenges in rural electrification include the need for local knowledge and maintenance, as well as concerns about the ownership of energy software and its implications for sustainability.

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Speaker

Xenia Rebsam
Chief of Staff
Off-Grid Europe GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Off-Grid: Market Outlook and Lessons Learned

This session provides an overview of current market trends and forecasts in the off-grid sector. Industry experts will be sharing key insights from recent projects, highlighting successes, challenges and lessons learned from real-world implementation. The discussion will offer practical takeaways for stakeholders looking to better understand market dynamics and develop resilient, scalable off-grid energy solutions.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Philipp Blechinger
Head of Unit Off-Grid Systems
Reiner Lemoine Institut gGmbH

To Talk

Off-Grid Solar: Untapping Africa's Next Multi-Million Wave of Electricity Consumers

Speaker

Sohan Gwalani
Research Analyst
Wood Mackenzie
United Kingdom

To Talk

Why Mesh-Grids: Lessons From Years in the Field

Speaker

Diogo Costa
Product Manager
Obton A/S
Denmark

To Talk

Community-Led Energy Transitions in Off-Grid Arctic Communities

Speaker

Robert Cooke
Manager, Operations
Northern Energy Innovation, Yukon University
Canada

To Talk

When Engineers Can't Travel: Solar Mini-Grids in Niger

Speaker

Valentin Laroche
Design Engineer
TTA - Trama TecoAmbiental
Spain

To Talk

Q&A Session

To Talk

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