Survey and Evaluation

The MNRE had provided subsidy for solar homelighting and street-light systems to residents in the remote villages of India, which could not be covered by the national power grid. In the survey done by IRADe for MNRE, it was observed that a target-oriented approach was followed during its implementation. The implementing agencies did not fully adhere to the guidelines stipulated by MNRE. Approximately 15 per cent of the systems were found to be non-functional. Improvements in maintenance and service support from equipment suppliers are needed.