We are happy to announce that the new issue of the CES CAREs Newsletter is out! In this issue, you will find out about the decentralized clean energy deployments in India and Zambia, focusing on food processing, silk spinning, and irrigation. 

It showcases how solar-powered machines are boosting rural incomes, especially for women, and improving access to education in Nagaland. Key programs include lease-to-own models in Zambia and the successful electrification of co-ed student hostels Sojums in India.

Key Highlights:

• Sustenance of 183 energy-efficient machines deployed across Meghalaya and Nagaland and their utilisation in numbers.
• Scale Up - Lease-to-own model introduced with Engie Energy Access Zambia, empowering 17 end users plus 120 PUEs in pipeline with hammermills, dehullers, and irrigation systems.
• 20 Sojums (co-ed study hostels) in Tuensang solarized, ensuring uninterrupted evening study time for students.
• Nagaland Food & Feed Link (N2FL) workshop and MoU with IDAN showcased policy engagement and ecosystem strengthening.
• URJA Talk podcasts and CLEAN's DRE Sector 2024 report amplified narratives on finance, innovation, and inclusive energy transitions.

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