Impact Report: Solar Micro-grids

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All numbers showcased below are the result of an independent study conducted by surveying 24 solar micro grid and 20 solar pump sites up to January 2018
The report was prepared by Dr Arianna Tozzi, Sustainability Consultant and Dr Aparna Katre, Assistant Professor of Cultural Entrepreneurship, University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Absolute numbers represent averages across households unless specified otherwise

Findings

Technical
Economic
Institutional
Social
Environmental

Electrification

100% Households Electrified for each microgrid village
Provision of lighting for all public spaces – street lights, schools and healthcare centers

Water

50L water per person per day
In line with WHO guidelines for intermediate access

Empowerment

100% Households with mobile charging points
15-30% Households can use TVs
30-50% Households can use a fan
2-5 productive appliances per village

Accessibility

Water source distance reduced to within 2 minutes
Running water is made available as per village needs

Reliability

24*7 Electricity Supply
Mild disruptions experienced during monsoons

Electrification

100% Households Electrified for each microgrid village
Provision of lighting for all public spaces – street lights, schools and healthcare centers

Water

50L water per person per day
In line with WHO guidelines for intermediate access

Empowerment

100% Households with mobile charging points
15-30% Households can use TVs
30-50% Households can use a fan
2-5 productive appliances per village

Accessibility

Water source distance reduced to within 2 minutes
Running water is made available as per village needs

Reliability

24*7 Electricity Supply
Mild disruptions experienced during monsoons

Productivity

Enabled utilization of productive appliances
Flour Mills, rice huller, fridges, irrigation water pumps,computers and drilling tools

Efficiency

Over 2 hours extra time available for productive uses according to respondents

Access

One additional productive appliance per village on average
27 appliances across 24 villages

Opportunities

40 additional income generating opportunities created across 44 villages

Productivity

Enabled utilization of productive appliances
Flour Mills, rice huller, fridges, irrigation water pumps,computers and drilling tools

Efficiency

Over 2 hours extra time available for productive uses according to respondents

Access

One additional productive appliance per village on average
27 appliances across 24 villages

Opportunities

40 additional income generating opportunities created across 44 villages

Ownership

84% Households felt they owned the system
Decentralized ownership enabled systems to adapt quickly to local requirements

Engagement

75% Households participate in the Village Committee meetings

Self-Reliance

Over 75% villages were able to resolve most of their issues with limited external intervention

Satisfaction

78% Households showcased satisfaction with the system

Ownership

84% Households felt they owned the system
Decentralized ownership enabled systems to adapt quickly to local requirements

Engagement

75% Households participate in the Village Committee meetings

Self-Reliance

Over 75% villages were able to resolve most of their issues with limited external intervention

Satisfaction

78% Households showcased satisfaction with the system

Opportunity

42 extra minutes available daily for children to use for studying or playing

Leadership

In 75% households, women felt more empowered
30-40% of Village Committee’s leadership across villages comprised of women

Allowance

48 extra minutes available daily for women

Safety

91% Households in solar micro grid sites felt safer outdoors
67% Households said accidents due to kerosene usage have decreased indoors

Wellness

96% Households in solar pump sites indicate an improvement in water quality
95% Households across all sites indicate improved sanitation and hygiene

Opportunity

42 extra minutes available daily for children to use for studying or playing

Empowerment

In 75% households, women felt more empowered
30-40% of Village Committee’s leadership across villages comprised of women

Productivity

48 extra minutes available daily for women

Safety

91% Households in solar micro grid sites felt safer outdoors
67% Households said accidents due to kerosene usage have decreased indoors

Wellness

96% Households in solar pump sites indicate an improvement in water quality
95% Households across all sites indicate improved sanitation and hygiene

Greenness

62% households indicated an improvement in air quality
In addition to encouraging green energy practices and helping reduce carbon emissions, our projects showcased measurable impact on the environment

Conservation

75% reduction in kerosene usage per household on average

Sustainability

62% households indicated an improvement in air quality
In addition to encouraging green energy practices and helping reduce carbon emissions, our projects showcased measurable impact on the environment

Eco-friendly

75% reduction in kerosene usage per household on average

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