Project 02 · Affordable renewable energy

Green Energy

Page overview

A community-driven initiative helping residents organise and advocate for affordable, reliable and people-centred energy solutions.

Sasti BijliSolar accessMini-gridsEnergy justice
CAC community meeting about renewable energy and solar accessCAC field image · 01
Community energy and solar awareness
01 · Community energy

Reliable energy begins with listening to communities.

Through town-level meetings, awareness sessions, community discussions and grassroots mobilisation, the Green Energy Project creates spaces where residents can openly discuss rising electricity bills, load-shedding and limited access to reliable energy.

The initiative works with youth, women, community leaders and local volunteers to build awareness around solar power, battery storage, mini-grids and energy-efficient practices.

Community members participating in a CAC energy-awareness sessionCAC field image · 01
Community energy session
02 · Collective action

Connecting renewable energy with dignity and justice.

Outreach campaigns, petitions and public dialogue encourage communities to share their experiences and advocate for practical solutions that improve everyday life, reduce pressure on household budgets and create healthier neighbourhoods.

CAC’s approach connects clean energy with affordability, reliability, public health and dignity for communities facing severe load-shedding.

  1. 01Community mini-grids for areas facing severe load-shedding.
  2. 02Affordable solar and battery-storage awareness.
  3. 03Local ambassadors and a growing digital Greening Network.
  4. 04Public dialogue with government and financial institutions.
03 · Objectives

Building pathways to affordable renewable power.

  1. 01Mobilise communities through the Green Energy petition, local ambassadors and practical energy information.
  2. 02Engage government officials through roundtables and advocate for decentralised-solar reforms.
  3. 03Build partnerships with banks to develop solar-financing guidance for households.
  4. 04Identify renewable-energy and mini-grid financing opportunities for K-CAP and GKRP 2047.
  5. 05Develop policy and implementation frameworks for community mini-grids.
  6. 06Advocate for the inclusion of K-Electric renewable projects in IGCEP and relevant planning processes.
CAC discussion about solar energy and community mini-gridsCAC field image · 01
Solar dialogue and mini-grid planning

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