This guide provides regulators with concrete guidance and practical tools for developing a clear, enabling regulatory framework for mini-grid development.The guide examines the regulatory decisions that officials must consider when developing regulations for the mini-grid sector, separated into three categories: - Policy and planning framework - Retail service regulation - Technical standards and regulations The guide explores regulatory options, including pros/cons and next steps, and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive stakeholder engagement in developing effective mini-grid policy, plans and regulations. The guide does not prescribe a single path for countries to follow in developing a mini-grid regulatory regime, but rather offers case studies and options for how to address particular issues within a country’s specific context.