Access to reliable and sustainable electricity remains a persistent challenge in many rural and remote regions of India. Despite near-universal grid connectivity, actual energy access is often unreliable or unaffordable (Dey et al., 2024). This poster explores decentralized solar microgrids as a potential solution\u2014drawing inspiration from Bangladesh\u2019s Solar Home System (SHS) program, which electrified over 4 million households through off-grid solar technology (Saim & Khan, 2021). The initiative, supported by IDCOL, exemplifies how targeted policy and local implementation can overcome geographic and infrastructural barriers.<\/p>\n
The project aims to assess where and how similar models could be implemented in India, especially in underserved regions where grid extension is infeasible or inefficient. Using spatial and socio-economic data, this work will identify zones of low electrification and high solar potential, and analyze the cost-benefit trade-offs of decentralized solar systems in these areas. The project also draws on systemic and participatory frameworks to understand the institutional and community-level dynamics necessary for successful implementation (Dey et al., 2024).<\/p>\n
By combining spatial analysis, case studies, and policy insights, this poster argues that community-led solar microgrids can offer not just energy access, but a transformative pathway toward climate-resilient rural futures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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