More rural customers in India prefer electricity supplied by mini-grids than state grids, while two-fifths of consumption comes from agriculture, according to Smart Power India (SPI). https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/customer-perception-india
Today, nearly 20 leaders from think tanks, research groups, renewable energy companies, sustainable development organizations, industry associations, and health care services have come together to publish an open letter calling for action, making the case for solarizing all unelectrified sub-centres in rural India, clearly outlining steps needed to get us to that goal. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/press-releases/indian-leaders-call-improvement-rural-healthcare-solarization-of-clinics
India has targeted universal household electrification by as early as May 2018. That's less than 300 days to bring electricity to about 300 million people (more than 1 million per day). The sheer scale of India offers an unprecedented opportunity to reshape the decentralized renewable energy (DRE)—at home and internationally. What's happening to ensure that, and what's still needed? https://mailchi.mp/powerforall/june-2017-powering-human-capital-835393
Our partner the Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), along with Villgro, hosted an event focused on showcasing the impact of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) on rural livelihoods in India. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/articles/powering-sustainable-livelihoods-indias-summit-harnessing-decentralized-energy-rural-development
Should another ongoing cycle of utility bailout-bust and the election see a revival of India’s stalled mini-grid policy? https://www.powerforall.org/insights/impact/amid-renewed-discom-woes-new-data-points-mini-grids-last-mile-electrification-india
Using its integrated, evidence-based campaign approach, Power for All has used communications and data since 2017 to shift the narrative on the importance of mainstreaming decentralized renewable energy in India and going “beyond energy access”. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/india-case-study-moving-beyond-access
To mark our 50th newsletter, Power for All tracked down the content you liked most, and decided it was worth resharing. So if you're looking for some summer reading on integrated energy, job creation, India, etc., here's your chance. And don't forget: we're always looking for compelling stories and data for our next 50 issues, so get in touch! https://mailchi.mp/powerforall/summer-reading-our-most-popular-content
In a recent article by the Washington Post titled "India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid", the tone suggests that India's efforts in harnessing solar energy, particularly through mini-grids, might be falling short. This perspective, while highlighting certain challenges, overlooks the broader picture and does not provide a comprehensive depiction of the adoption of mini-grid solar technology in India. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/articles/behind-washington-post-headline-untold-success-of-indias-mini-grid-solar-revolution
In late 2018, Power for All conducted the first comprehensive jobs census of the decentralized renewable energy (DRE) sector, covering pico-solar appliances, solar home systems, standalone and grid-tied commercial and industrial systems, mini-grids and productive use applications such as solar water pumps. This summary synthesizes key findings in the three countries surveyed -- India, Kenya and Nigeria. https://www.powerforall.org/resources/fact-sheets-research-summaries/research-summary-jobs-decentralized-renewables-and-energy-transition
A new dashboard of Power for All's various media channels shows the important role we're playing in communicating about the sector. We also coordinated a call to action to solarize unelectrified health clinics in rural in India that is expanding to Africa, and joined a webinar on the opportunity for solar DC appliances and were featured on a leading energy podcast. https://www.powerforall.org/news-media/campaign-updates/campaign-update-may-2020