DRE micro-grids are generally small kW scale stand-alone off-grid systems having their own generation, storage and distribution grid. These systems typically provide access to electricity in the form of lighting loads in remote villages in India where the centralized grid is unable to be extended for techno-economic reasons. Many such DRE micro-grids also exist in areas where centralized grid based electricity supply is extremely limited and of poor quality. Some of these systems are also capable of supporting productive loads. Ownership is mixed, most being owned and operated by private companies while some are under Govt. ownership. However, very little information is available in the public domain on such systems making it hard to assess the efficacy and benefits of such projects. The map presented below is our effort to collate all available data in one place. It shows the areas where such systems are operational, their preferred use of technology, number of households served and the associated developer. Clicking each place-marker will present the currently available details of the respective micro grid.
NOTE: The data present here may not be fully accurate and up to date since it has been collated from various sources, in an attempt to make data more easily available for researchers and policy makers.We thank all individuals and organizations who helped us in data collection.This effort is a beginning and not complete in itself. We invite all stakeholders to contribute to this exercise to make this database more accurate and comprehensive in any possible manner. Do write to us at