Role of Finance, with a special focus on Microfinance, in Enhancing Clean Energy Access

WWF-India, along with its technical partner, MicroSave conducted a study entitled, “Role of Finance, with a special focus on Microfinance, in Enhancing Clean Energy Access” to measure/assess affordability of clean energy products in India, with an added impetus on exploring financial institutions (particularly microfinance institutions) as viable last mile channels to encourage adoption of clean energy products.

The objectives of the study have been to assess the current status of energy access in the country, including the role of renewable energy and existing clean energy finance models; understand the role of finance in enhancing access to clean energy; identify challenges and growth opportunities in financing of clean energy products, with special reference to the Indian context and learnings from international experiences.