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Writer's picturePiyush Sharma

Target 7.1. Ensuring Universal Energy Access through Sustainable Initiatives

Updated: May 20

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services.


1. Solar Energy Microgrids for Rural Communities


1. Solar Energy Microgrids for Rural Communities

Objective: To provide affordable, reliable, and modern energy services to rural communities by installing solar energy microgrids.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Install solar energy microgrids in 10 rural communities lacking access to electricity.

  • Measurable: Measure the increase in the proportion of population with access to electricity in these communities.

  • Achievable: Partner with local governments, NGOs, and renewable energy companies for funding and implementation.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure each microgrid installation meets the energy needs of the community and contributes to SDG 2.

  • Time Bound: Complete installation within 3 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Track the proportion of the population in each community gaining access to electricity.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the shift in reliance from traditional fuels to clean energy sources in these communities.


2. Biogas Digester Installation in Agricultural Communities


Biogas Digester Installation in Agricultural Communities

Objective: To promote clean energy use and sustainable agriculture by installing biogas digesters in farming communities.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Install biogas digesters in 50 agricultural households.

  • Measurable: Monitor the reduction in reliance on traditional fuels and the increase in clean energy usage.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with agricultural cooperatives and environmental organizations for implementation.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure each household benefits from reduced energy costs and improved waste management.

  • Time Bound: Complete installation within 2 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Evaluate the proportion of households with access to clean energy through biogas digesters.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the decrease in the primary reliance on traditional fuels like wood or charcoal in these households.


3. Energy-Efficient Stove Distribution Program


Energy-Efficient Stove Distribution Program

Objective: To reduce reliance on traditional fuels and improve air quality by distributing energy-efficient stoves to low-income households.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Distribute 1000 energy-efficient stoves to households in urban slums.

  • Measurable: Monitor the reduction in fuel consumption and air pollution levels in targeted areas.

  • Achievable: Partner with local authorities, health organizations, and stove manufacturers for funding and distribution.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure each household experiences fuel savings and improved indoor air quality.

  • Time Bound: Complete distribution within 1 year.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Assess the proportion of households with access to energy-efficient stoves.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Measure the decrease in primary reliance on traditional fuels among the targeted households.


4. Community-Based Wind Turbine Project


Community-Based Wind Turbine Project

Objective: To harness wind energy and provide reliable electricity to remote communities.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Install community-owned wind turbines in 3 remote villages.

  • Measurable: Track the increase in electricity access and the proportion of clean energy usage.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with local communities, renewable energy experts, and governmental agencies.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure sustainable energy generation and community empowerment.

  • Time Bound: Complete installation within 4 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Evaluate the proportion of households gaining access to electricity through wind turbine installations.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the shift in primary reliance on clean energy sources among the targeted communities.


5. Solar-Powered Water Pump Installation for Agricultural Communities


Solar-Powered Water Pump Installation for Agricultural Communities

Objective: To enhance agricultural productivity and reduce labor by providing solar-powered water pumps to farming communities.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Install solar water pumps in 20 farming cooperatives.

  • Measurable: Monitor the increase in crop yield and reduction in manual labor for irrigation.

  • Achievable: Partner with agricultural cooperatives, government agencies, and solar energy suppliers.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure sustainable water access for irrigation and increased agricultural output.

  • Time Bound: Complete installation within 2 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Assess the proportion of agricultural areas benefiting from solar-powered water pumps.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Measure the decrease in reliance on fossil fuel-powered pumps among the targeted farming communities.


6. Energy-Efficient Lighting Retrofit Program


Energy-Efficient Lighting Retrofit Program

Objective: To improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in urban areas by retrofitting streetlights with LED bulbs.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Retrofit 5000 streetlights with LED bulbs in urban centers.

  • Measurable: Track the reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with municipal authorities, energy companies, and lighting manufacturers.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure cost savings for municipalities and a reduction in carbon footprint.

  • Time Bound: Complete retrofit within 3 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Evaluate the proportion of streetlights upgraded to LED bulbs.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the decrease in energy consumption for street lighting in targeted urban areas.


7. Mini-Hydroelectric Power Generation Project


Mini-Hydroelectric Power Generation Project

Objective: To harness renewable energy sources and provide electricity to remote communities through mini-hydroelectric power plants.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Construct mini-hydroelectric power plants in 5 remote villages.

  • Measurable: Monitor the increase in electricity access and the proportion of clean energy usage.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with local communities, environmental agencies, and hydroelectric experts.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure sustainable energy generation and community development.

  • Time Bound: Complete construction within 5 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Evaluate the proportion of households gaining access to electricity through hydroelectric power plants.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the shift in primary reliance on clean energy sources among the targeted communities.


8. Community-Based Biomass Gasification Project


Community-Based Biomass Gasification Project

Objective: To promote clean energy use and reduce deforestation by implementing biomass gasification technology in rural communities.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Implement biomass gasification systems in 15 rural villages.

  • Measurable: Monitor the decrease in reliance on traditional fuels and deforestation rates.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with local communities, environmental organizations, and technology providers.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure sustainable energy production and forest conservation.

  • Time Bound: Complete implementation within 4 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Assess the proportion of households utilizing biomass gasification technology for energy needs.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Measure the decrease in primary reliance on traditional fuels like wood or charcoal among the targeted communities.


9. Green Building Initiative for Low-Income Housing


Green Building Initiative for Low-Income Housing

Objective: To promote energy efficiency and reduce energy costs for low-income households through green building practices.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Construct 100 energy-efficient low-income housing units.

  • Measurable: Track the reduction in energy consumption and utility bills for residents.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with housing authorities, architects, and renewable energy suppliers.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure comfortable living conditions and long-term cost savings

  • Time Bound: Complete construction within 3 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Evaluate the proportion of low-income households living in energy-efficient housing units.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Assess the decrease in energy consumption and utility costs among residents compared to traditional housing.


10. Waste-to-Energy Conversion Project


Waste-to-Energy Conversion Project

Objective: To mitigate waste pollution and generate clean energy by converting organic waste into biogas for electricity production.

SMART Framework:

  • Specific: Establish waste-to-energy conversion facilities in 3 urban centers.

  • Measurable: Monitor the reduction in landfill waste and the increase in clean energy generation.

  • Achievable: Collaborate with municipal authorities, waste management companies, and renewable energy experts.

  • Result Oriented: Ensure sustainable waste management practices and energy production.

  • Time Bound: Complete facility construction within 4 years.

Impact Assessment Method:

  • Indicator 7.1.1: Assess the proportion of waste diverted from landfills for energy conversion.

  • Indicator 7.1.2: Measure the increase in clean energy production from biogas generated through waste-to-energy conversion.

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