Introduction
Indus Earth Trust is a pioneer in installing solar mini-grids at the community level in Pakistan. Indus Earth Trust has extensive expertise with renewable energy sources like as solar, wind, and solar hybrid in Sindh’s coastal districts. Pakistan suffers from significant energy shortfalls. Electricity shortages have an impact on development. Rural areas receive little or no energy from the national grid.
Indus Earth Trust focusses on developing off-grid independent and local energy sources that can leverage the local environment to meet energy needs. Pakistan’s coastal areas are ideal for implementing renewable energy technologies. Long-term viability and low construction expenditures make them an attractive source of energy. IET focusses on capturing and utilizing readily available renewable resources such as sunshine and wind in coastal areas.
IET ensures the sustainability of its programs by empowering local community organizations. VOs and COs are in charge of saving money for the operation, maintenance, repair, and long-term viability of interventions. The COs collect energy fees from users, which go into a bank account and are utilized by the community to maintain the solar systems.
Solar Mini-grids
The Indus Earth Trust, Pakistan, is implementing solar mini-grids at the community and village levels in Sindh coastal areas as a solution for off-grid electrification and meeting rural energy needs. These mini-grids, which are often solar-powered, provide a dependable and sustainable supply of electricity, transforming lives by enabling enterprises, improving living conditions, and opening up prospects for economic development.
Solar Home Lighting System
Indus Earth Trust provided solar home systems (SHS) to low-income rural households. This project intends to improve electricity availability and promote sustainable development by utilising renewable energy. The plan comprises the distribution of subsidized solar kits at the household level, which include panels, batteries, LED lamps, mobile charging stations, and fans.
Solar Street Lights
Solar street lights installed by the Indus Earth Trust are being used in coastal communities to provide dependable and sustainable lighting options. These projects seek to improve safety, enhance community life, promote economic activity, and safe mobility particularly among women.
Solar Lantern
The Indus Earth Trust supplied solar lamps to communities and villages, even during heavy rains, because most are weather-resistant or waterproof. While they may tolerate light rain, it is critical that they are adequately sealed to prevent water infiltration, particularly during lengthy or heavy downpours. Reduced sunlight during the rain may impair their function, but well-maintained solar lights can still offer illumination.
Solar Water Pumps
To solve water shortages and enhance access to clean water, Indus Earth Trust is installing solar water pumps in coastal parts of Sindh, particularly in off-grid populations. These systems use solar panels to power water pumps, resulting in a sustainable and environmentally friendly water supply solution for settlements.
Solar Irrigation Water Pumps
Indus Earth Trust erected solar irrigation water pumps, which provide a long-term and cost-effective irrigation solution at the community or village level, particularly in places with little or no electrical access. Solar energy powers electric motors that collect water from wells, boreholes, or streams and transport it for irrigation or other purposes.
Objectives
- Provision of renewable energy options in off-grid areas
- Installation of Solar Mini-Grid and Solar Home Lighting Systems
- Energy options integrates with local livelihoods’ enhancement
- Clean energy reduces greenhouse gases and carbon emission to combat climate change
- Enabling improved communication in rural areas in nights.
