Clean Energy Mini-Grid Policy Development Guide

Mini-grids have been identified as a critical tool towards achieving universal electricity access by governments, donors and private sector actors alike. To enable the sustainable deployment of mini-grids, the public and private sector need to cooperate. Policies and regulations which […]


Decentralised Renewable Energy Innovations to Boost Agri-Sector Productivity & Address Global Food System Challenges

Zero hunger can be achieved by providing energy beneficiaries with the means to produce, transform and consume food in a clean and sustainable way, thereby enhancing both their food security and nutrition. Agriculture is a source of livelihood for 86% of […]


Women Entrepreneurs as Key Drivers in the Decentralised Renewable Energy Sector: Best Practices and Innovative Business Models

Affordable, reliable and sustainable energy (SDG-7) and gender equality (SDG-5) are key drivers for development and economic growth. While SDG-7 is necessary to power productive activities and enable socio-economic development, SDG-5 further catalyses progress, as women are more likely to reinvest […]


Mlinda – 25 kWp DRE-based Mini-grids (India)

Who, What & Where DRE project developer: Mlinda Funding partners: Institutional lenders for debt, government, foundations, own equity, international developmental institutions Customer: Hospital in Phori village, health centre at Patia village, private clinics and pharmacies at Kashira and Murkunda villages […]


H2 Energy Sdn Bhd – 2.88 kWp Solar Powered Hydrogen Generation System (Malaysia)

Who, What & Where DRE project developer: HT Energy (S) Sdn Bhd (HTES) Customers: State Health Department of Sawarak, MoH Malaysia Beneficiaries: Long Loyang Clinic, Sarawak local community The Company HT Energy is a Malaysia-based renewable energy solution provider specialising […]


Best Practices for Electrifying Rural Health Care Facilities with Decentralised Renewables

Electricity is a prerequisite to enable health services for every health care facility around the globe. While the struggle of rural communities to access quality health services has long been a critical issue, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential […]


Call to Action: Roadmap for the DRE sector to survive and flourish in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis

[Version française ci-dessous] The global spread of COVID-19 has caused thousands of deaths and alarmed individuals, communities, businesses and society around the world. The decentralised renewable energy sector is no exception. The current crisis triggered by COVID-19 has put in […]


Position Paper – Off-Grid Renewable Energies to achieve SDG-7 and SDG-13: Cheaper, Cleaner and Smarter

The number of people without access to modern forms of electricity still remains at a level of almost 1 billion. Access levels are unevenly distributed with especially Sub-Saharan African countries tailing behind on ambitions to reach universal access to electricity […]


Clean Power Indonesia – 700 kWp Biomass Gasifier in Mentawai (Indonesia)

Who, What & Where Clean Power Indonesia 700 kWp biomass gasifier Mentawai (Indonesia) The Company Clean Power Indonesia (CPI) promotes the development of renewable energy and sustainable economy based on the active participation of communities in managing renewable energy sources. […]


Mlinda Foundation – 22.4 kWp Solar-Powered Mini-Grid in Sahitoli (India)

Who, What & Where Mlinda Foundation 22.4 kWp solar-powered mini-grid Sahitoli (India) The Company Mlinda is an operational NGO that works in ecologically sensitive and highly underdeveloped areas to reduce environmental degradation, by implementing projects that reduce GHG emissions, promote […]