Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaSolar energy ensures reliable power to India’s rural health clinics during CovidHusk Power is the largest community minigrid developer in India, operating 100+ sites in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh states. Pre-pandemic, it…Jul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaForging better lives with solar in IndiaBlacksmiths and other craftsmen in rural India — with the help of distributed solar power, local financing yet minimal innovation — are…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaVideo: “solar trolley” a revolution in small farming irrigationA group of Indian companies, led by Claro Energy, are innovating new ways to deliver solar-powered irrigation to small holder farmers…Jun 27, 20182Jun 27, 20182
Published inEnergizing Rural India“Moo”-ve over, off-grid milking is hereSELCO Foundation is pioneering new rural milking machines using distributed solar. That’s a big deal in India — the world’s largest…May 18, 2018May 18, 2018
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaIndia: A huge electrification milestone with big questions — 10 industry leaders weigh inBy the start of May 2018, the government is expected to announce that it has successfully “electrified” 100% of India’s villages. No doubt…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaVideo: Solar a game-changer for village healthcare in IndiaTribal and forest communities in remote parts of the country are turning to renewable energy as a catalyst for delivering better…Apr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaSolar jobs in India changing livesOff-grid solar leader Greenlight Planet directly manages 2,000 sales agents in India, with its distributors employing another 10,000. Here…Mar 23, 20182Mar 23, 20182
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaNewly electrified villages in India lag in quality, reliability: researchersNew research looks at hundreds of villages in India’s most energy-poor states, and finds that recent connections to the grid for remote…Mar 15, 20181Mar 15, 20181
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaHow a solar company is creating impact by involving women in rural IndiaTo mark International Women’s Day, Simpa Networks launches a new effort to reach more than 36,000 female customers per year, and train more…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Published inEnergizing Rural IndiaRural electricity consumers in India prefer locally-owned grids: ISEP researcherArianna Tozzi recently visited Karnataka state to gauge consumer attitudes toward centralized grid extension vs. locally-owned and managed…Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018