To be eligible, projects must be focused on improving the viability of off grid
renewable energy businesses and organizations, under served individuals and communities
in India without access to grid connected power or with limited or intermittent
access less than 8 hours per day using small scale (under 1 megawatt) clean energy
systems.
The Fund will award grants for direct support of innovative technology, business
models, and programs including but not limited to: rural energy services companies
(full scale integrated operators); rural distribution companies/franchisees; operations/maintenance
companies; technology implementers/ system integrators; and enterprises.
The Fund will also consider awarding grants for product development, studies, research,
capacity building and technical assistance, as long as this support will provide
significant support to the companies and organizations that provide small scale
(under 1 MW) clean energy systems to individuals and communities with no or limited
access to grid connected power.
Projects on general public awareness, stand-alone seminars and workshops, research
and development projects without a clear path towards implementation, will not be
considered for funding through the PACEsetter Fund.