World Today
Long hours of power cuts affect the lives of rural households in India. Agriculture and local manufacturing units dependent on the reliable power supply are unable to function at optimum capacity.
Developing countries like India are most affected by climate change, with its implications on health, agriculture, economy, trade, transportation and energy. This need to be addressed urgently.
Heavy water usage by fossil fuel power plants aggravates water scarcity in India. Power plants that are located in highly water-stressed areas face regular shutdowns affecting electricity supply.
Majority of financial benefits of renewable energy are reaped by the corporate sector. The poor and underprivileged communities need to be developed and included in solutions addressing climate change.
How we work
Impact
Use of kerosene lamps and firewood affects the health of children in villages. Switching to electricity for cooking and lighting eliminates harmful smoke and indoor air pollution
Reliable power supply benefits agriculture and small manufacturing units to operate at optimal level, increasing income and reducing rural to urban migration for work.
Children can study in the evenings with proper lighting enhancing learning conditions and performance at school
Using solar electricity instead of fossil-based energy reduces the global CO2 emissions and help to fight climate change.
Projects
Irumbai
The first Solar Village project will be implemented in Irumbai Village, Tamil Nadu. Famous for its ancient temple, this region has continuously faced long hours of blackouts and limited energy supply affecting the daily livelihood of the villagers.