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