Role of Finance with a special focus on Microfinance in Enhancing Clean Energy Access
WWF-India has commissioned a study to measure/assess affordability of clean energy products in India, with an added impetus on exploring fi nancial institutions (particularly microfi nance institutions) as viable last mile channels to encourage adoption of clean energy products. The study covered 51 organizations, including microfi nance institutions, banks, funding and donors agencies, knowledge based organizations, government agencies and clean energy product suppliers....
This technology roadmap is developed to examine the consequences and opportunities of the power sector transformation in more detail. A range of measures support the integration of higher shares of VRE in the power sector, including interconnectors, demand response, smart grid technologies and new pricing mechanisms....
Technology and Quality Assurance for Off-grid Clean Energy
This study looks at the technology related issues of CLEAN energy practitioners in India, based on consultation with 25 different organisations. It aims to identify key technology barriers that are limiting the ability of practitioners in India from extending energy access to unserved and underserved communities. After identifying these issues then possible interventions are presented, along with a discussion on how CLEAN could take these forward....
DUE DILIGENCE NOTE: Balancing perspectives to keep the mission intact
This note is intended to be a guide for social entrepreneurs and impact investors around nurturing an atmosphere of mutual trust and understanding during the due diligence phase when raising investments. This is one of the most crucial aspects of an enterprise’s journey and growth, asthe terms at which one has brought in investors to his/her venture will surely shape the enterprises’ future....