Smart Power India (SPI), a subsidiary of the Rockefeller Foundation marked the operations of its 500th mini grid in Laxmanpur in Uttar Pradesh, facilitating the world’s largest portfolio of the grids.
Its total capacity now stands at 15.1 MW renewable energy for the rural masses. Mini grids are involved in generation of small scale electricity.
“We proudly support the Government of India’s initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat with our Micro-Enterprise Development (MED) program where we work towards providing last-mile electricity for productive uses in rural India. We are glad to partner with such enterprising ESCOs in achieving this historical milestone. Access to reliable energy is the base for the development of any economy. and we continue to support our partners in achieving the same,” Jaideep Mukherjee, CEO, SPI, said.
Smart Power India has been working in the states of U.P., Bihar and Jharkhand for the last six years towards ensuring equitable energy access to the last mile. As of date, the program impacts half a billion rural lives. It has partnered with 13 developers, including Tata Power Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), Husk Power, Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Tara Urja, and MLINDA for the same.
