Smart Power India and Rural Electrification
Smart Power India, our first large-scale, renewable energy initiative was created to support last-mile electrification in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, three states with high concentrations of energy poverty. By providing technical support to local renewable energy mini grid companies and promoting an ecosystem for local enterprises to thrive, this institution has emerged as a recognized center of excellence for rural electrification. Over the last five years, Smart Power India has been field-testing new technologies and business models that can take decentralized renewable energy from an off-grid alternative to a mainstream component for widespread rural electrification.
- 250
solar microgrids
- 230,000+
people impacted
- 2x
energy consumption
- 15thousand
households connected
- 8thousand +
enterprises supported
- 35%-52%increased
enterprise revenues
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Smart Power for Rural Development: Overview
With a commitment of $75 million, The Rockefeller Foundation will launch Smart Power for Rural Development to promote sustainable business models that deliver renewable electricity and spur economic development among poor, underserved rural populations. The initiative will focus on India, where the Foundation is establishing a new organization that will partner with energy service companies (ESCOs), telecom tower operators, […]Download PDF