The Project

A working model of rural energy and enterprise, built village by village.

Over the past decade, Mlinda has designed, installed and operated an integrated mini-grid and enterprise programme across Jharkhand.

The rural energy challenge

Millions of rural households live with unreliable, low-quality supply. Enterprises can't operate machinery, farmers can't irrigate on schedule, and evening activities stop when the grid drops out.

The solar mini-grid solution

Right-sized solar generation plus storage, distributed through a local network, metered per household and enterprise, and operated by professional technicians.

The enterprise programme

Around each grid, Mlinda supports productive-use enterprises with equipment, coaching, market linkages and access to finance.

Current results

Where the project stands today.

These figures reflect current cumulative results, not historical targets. Where illustrative data is used, this is called out on the statistic itself.

52

Villages Transformed

1800+

Micro Enterprises Strengthened

22%

Increase in Income

50

Mini Grids Deployed

11k+

HHs Connected

4500+

Tonnes of CO₂ Avoided Yearly

MLINDA'S INTEGRATED PLATFORM

Clean Energy: The Non-Negotiable Foundation

Reliable, productive-use energy that unlocks everything above it.

Enterprise Development

Business skills and training

Livelihoods Support

Agriculture and NTFP

Market Linkages

Routes to buyers and value chains

Capital Access

Finance for enterprise growth

Community-led Economies

Communities shape and drive their own economic futures.

Resilient & Sustainable

Stronger communities, better livelihoods and lasting impact.

Local Impact, Global Change

Creating a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come.

Partner With Us

Let's build a sustainable tomorrow, together.

OUR STORY

A Decade of Progress.

2013–2015

Early deployments

First solar mini-grids installed in remote Jharkhand villages, proving reliable off-grid supply is possible.

2016–2017

Productive-use pilots

Moved beyond lighting to test how power could support small enterprises and agriculture.

2017–2019

Scaling infrastructure

Expanded the mini-grid fleet and formalised MSEPL as the operating company.

2019–2023

Enterprise-led growth

Structured enterprise development, market linkages and access to finance became core to the model.

TODAY

Proven economic model

A replicable model of rural energy plus economic development, ready to scale with partners.

The project