Chapter 299 - Activities of Grameen Shakti

Abstract

This chapter deals with the activities of Grameen Shakti. The chapter reports the activities of Grameen Shakti, which is aimed at increasing energy efficiencies to the rural areas. Grameen Shakti has already passed three years in the renewable energy sector in Bangladesh. Within this short period, Grameen Shakti gathered a lot of experience in marketing the solar home system and popularize other renewable energy sources. Solar photovoltaic systems are most suitable for electrification of isolated remote areas in the developing countries like Bangladesh. But people living in such backward area can hardly meet the high cost of solar PV system due to poverty. Introducing a soft loan procedure and reducing cost by developing local components of solar accessories, Grameen Shakti is creating a small market for Solar Home System. Using solar electricity, the rural people who are involved in business and other activities are getting a lot of help. Having access to electricity they can work at night and can earn extra income. Electricity has improved children's education as well as the social status of the villagers. Grameen Shakti's effort helps the rural people to achieve better quality of life.