Study to Assess the Role of Mini-Grids to Supply Uninterrupted Power to Local Medical and Healthcare Facilities – Smart Power India, 2022
The "Study to Assess the Role of Mini-Grids to Supply Uninterrupted Power to Local Medical and Healthcare Facilities," conducted by Smart Power India in 2022, evaluated the effectiveness of renewable energy-based mini and micro-grids in delivering reliable electricity to healthcare facilities in rural Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This pilot program, part of the Indo-German Energy Program (IGEN) Access-II, aimed to address energy challenges and power outages affecting local medical centers. The cross-sectional mixed-method study, conducted across five districts, assessed both intended and unintended consequences, using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods.