- Multidimensional Impact
- We believe meaningful impact assessment needs to be multidimensional.
- Measurement practices should not be restricted to a simple question of whether or not access is available
- Guiding Value and Decisions
- Assessments help inform future decision making and project implementation
- They also help us understand the value of our projects
- Independent Study Results
- 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
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
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
Opportunity
Leadership
Allowance
Safety
Wellness
Opportunity
Empowerment
Productivity
Safety
Wellness