Abstract
The Picogrid is a response to the need for electrification in off-grid rural areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. The concept lends itself to the inclusion of renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and allows for a robust, resilient solution for rural applications. The biomimetic or nature-inspired design allows for uncomplicated scaling of the operational core system. Additionally, the system is fault tolerant and exhibits self-healing properties.