Renewable Energy
Our renewable energy program focuses on developing Micro Hydro Power Plants (PLTMH) that generate clean energy from natural water flows, an ideal solution for rural areas with accessible water resources
How we bring clean energy to rural areas
Micro Hydro Power Plants (PLTMH) generate clean energy from natural water flows. They are an ideal solution for rural areas with accessible water resources, where a reliable local power source can change daily life and work
These systems reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and support long term energy independence while advancing community sustainability. By harnessing local hydrological potential, micro hydro installations provide a reliable and renewable energy source for the community
The result strengthens local livelihoods, builds economic resilience, and contributes to environmental conservation and sustainable rural development. Our Chair, Ms. Tri Mumpuni, brings more than two decades of community based renewable energy work to this program area
What is included
What Renewable Energy covers
Each part of the service answers a question that communities and funders ask before, during, and after a power plant is built
Feasibility, Design and Engineering
A careful look at whether a site can support a micro hydro plant, followed by the design and engineering that make it work. We study local water resources and community needs, then design a system that is reliable and suited to the place
System Installation and Maintenance
Building the system and keeping it running. We support installation and put maintenance arrangements in place, with clear responsibilities for the people who operate the plant, so it keeps delivering clean, reliable energy long after construction ends
Community Capacity Building
Preparing the community to operate and benefit from its own power source. We build local skills and organization around the plant, so it strengthens livelihoods and economic resilience for years to come
From water source to reliable community power
Every renewable energy program follows the same connected path, so that a natural resource becomes a lasting community benefit
Community needs assessment
We listen first, learning how the community uses energy today, what it needs, and how a local power source could support daily life and livelihoods
Assess the site and design
We examine local water resources and plan the engineering of a micro hydro system that fits the site and the needs of the community
Install and hand over
We support construction and installation, then put operation and maintenance arrangements in place so the plant can run reliably
Build capacity and monitor
We train local people to look after the system, and we track how the plant performs and what it changes for the community
Results based design is becoming the standard
Clean energy projects earn trust when they keep working and can show what they change. Measuring performance and community benefit helps partners prove that a plant delivers reliable energy and lasting value
of OECD member countries have adopted results based indicators for development aid reporting
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Other services
Data & Digital Innovation
AI, analytics, and secure digital infrastructure that turn community data into actionable insight
Learn moreImpact Program Design
Co designed strategies built on deep listening, Theory of Change, and rigorous SROI evaluation
Learn moreMonitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Data driven MEL systems that track progress and strengthen transparent, accountable decision making
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