Top NGOs Working on Solar Energy Projects in India

How CSR Can Support Clean Energy in Remote Areas (SDG 7)

Why Solar Energy Is the Need of the Hour for Rural India

In many remote villages across India, basic electricity is still a luxury. Lack of power affects education, healthcare, and livelihood. According to government data, over 25 million households in India still face power shortages or rely on unsafe sources like kerosene. Solar energy offers a sustainable and clean alternative. And this is where CSR support can play a game-changing role.

June–July Is a Perfect Time to Plan CSR Solar Projects

Monsoon season is the right time to identify rural communities that face issues due to power cuts and begin groundwork for solar lighting, microgrids, and solar pump installations.

Corporate social responsibility teams can use this period to:

• Identify remote villages with poor electricity

• Partner with experienced NGOs

• Engage employees in field visits, documentation, or awareness drives

This aligns directly with SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, making your CSR spending both impactful and sustainable.

Simple Ways Your Company Can Support Solar CSR Projects

• Donate solar kits to rural schools or Anganwadis

• Fund solar microgrids for tribal communities

• Support solar-powered water pumps in dryland farming villages

• Engage employees in awareness sessions on energy conservation

• Adopt a village model for a long-term clean energy project

All these ideas work well for CSR project opportunities, employee volunteering, and NGO collaborations.

Quantifiable Impact: What One Project Can Achieve

One solar microgrid of 5 kW can power up to 40–50 households

A solar classroom light kit can help 200+ students study at night

Solar water pumps can improve irrigation for 5+ acres in one go

And the best part? These are low-maintenance, green, and high-visibility CSR interventions.

How to Get Started with the Right NGO Partner

When planning a solar CSR initiative, make sure to:

• Work with NGOs that have rural implementation experience

• Check for local community involvement and post-installation support

• Involve your employees in field-level impact activities

To make this happen, you can collaborate with an experienced organisation like Marpu Foundation, which has supported solar projects in underserved communities across India.

📌 To learn more about clean energy CSR partnerships, visit www.marpu.org