DREC Project S.T. Desai, District Coordinator Anarde Foundation, Mehsana Roundtable Discussion: Promotion of Clean Energy Sources: Role of Policies & Regulations VIKSAT, Ahmedababd Bridging the Gaps between Policy and Practices: Role of CSOs 29 January 2013

About Anarde Foundation ACIL - Navasarjan Rural Development Foundation ie. ANaRDe Foundation was Established in Mission: Total Development of rural villages of India through Income Generating Programmes Activities – Economic Development – Educational – Health – Tree Plantation – Social & Cultural

Association with DREC Project No previous experience in energy issues State Partner in DREC Project Attended State Training Workshop Conducted Baseline Consumer survey Successful implementation of CIM’s Conducted Focused Group Discussion Conducted Final Consumer Survey

Initiatives of Anarde Foundation Focus Group Discussion with SHGs – Regular Meetings – 40 villages, more than 500 women Meeting with Farmers for Solar Pump – Narmada Water Irrigation Committees – Expert interaction – Meetings in 50 villages – more than 1000 farmers Solar lantern distribution through SEWA – HH Biogas Promotion – 15 installed in 10 villages

Issues from the field -Solar Lantern Use of solar Lantern – At farm – mobility and at pump house – School children- white light – Mobility of women – For protection of crops from wild animal – During irrigation at night Issues related to Solar Lantern – Affordability – Maintenance

Issues from the field- Solar Streetlights Solar Streetlights Adoption by Panchayats – Developed villages – Government scheme Issues around solar streetlights – villages have installed Solar Streetlights but functional only in villages – Negligence of Panchayat for proper care – Lack of understanding about technical requirements – Lack of Maintenance Service

Issues from the field- Solar Pump Sets Scope for solar pump – Canal water lifting – Replacement of diesel engine Farmers’ expectation for Solar Pump use – Field Demonstration – Reliable Accessibility – Reasonable Price – Maintenance Service

Issues from the field -Biogas Adoption of biogas – Rural households having animals – Middle income group – supplementary use of LPG – Accessibility, cost and low risk Issues related to biogas – Inconvenience – Mobility – Space – Affordable Price (without subsidy)

Way Forward More intensive awareness generation Field demonstration Easy accessibility Subsidy Easy and low interest finance (like crop loan) Accreditation of equipment After sale and maintenance service