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A Nigeria pilot using a two-wheeler leasing model showed promise, whereas an India pilot using a battery leasing model for three-wheelers failed due to high operational costs and drivers charging via the subsidized grid. Technoeconomic modeling indicates that EV charging can lower minigrid tariffs, particularly when charging occurs during daytime solar production, though the impact is modest unless fleet utilization is significantly increased.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Small-format electric vehicles, specifically two- and three-wheelers, can achieve cost parity or be more cost-competitive than petrol-powered alternatives across a wide range of energy prices on a total cost of ownership (TCO) basis.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the Nigeria pilot, a business model leasing electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) to certified drivers proved feasible, with investments expected to pay back within the vehicle's 10-year lifespan. Payback periods could drop from approximately nine years to four years if daily vehicle utilization increased from 50% to 80%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The India pilot, which leased lithium-ion batteries to electric three-wheeler (E3W) owners at a biogas minigrid, was discontinued because drivers bypassed the minigrid to use cheaper, subsidized grid power near markets, and the operator faced high rural operational costs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Adding EV charging loads to a minigrid increases electricity sales and can lower the tariff required to recoup investment, though the effect is small at low adoption levels. In an optimized Nigerian minigrid, a fleet of five E2Ws reduced the tariff by 1%, while a fleet of 10 vehicles with 80% utilization reduced it by 6%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Daytime charging of EVs is more economically and environmentally beneficial for solar-hybrid minigrids than nighttime charging. Daytime charging reduces costs by 1%–2% due to higher solar utilization and lower diesel use, and can reduce carbon emissions per kWh by 8% in high-load scenarios.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Vehicle utilization is the primary driver of revenue and cost advantages for EV operators. The report notes that current models may suffer from range anxiety or insufficient hauling capacity, suggesting that future pilots must prioritize customer research to align vehicle specifications and business models with local needs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-001008#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["electric vehicle","Mini-grids","battery recycling","total cost of ownership","energy access"],"geography_discussed":["Ogun State","Bihar","Gbamu Gbamu","Munger"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["pilot study","technoeconomic modeling","case study"]},{"id":"rmi-001002","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-001002","title":"LOW-CARBON METALS FOR A LOW-CARBON WORLD","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2019/12/Low-Carbon_Metals_for_a_Low-Carbon_World.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The production of industrial metals accounts for over 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure likely to rise as declining ore grades increase the energy required for extraction. Using copper as a flagship example, the report demonstrates that mining operations can achieve 45% renewable electricity while improving financial performance and resilience. RMI's modeling across 25 sites in five countries shows that a 'one-size-fits-most' approach—combining large-scale solar with other renewable technologies or utility buyback programs—can maintain internal rates of return (IRR) while increasing net present value (NPV). The report identifies market, structural, organizational, and behavioral barriers to adoption and suggests financing mechanisms like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to mitigate high upfront capital costs. 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