Grameen Shakti in Mirpur Model, Dhaka

Grameen Shakti

Grameen Shakti, founded by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, is a pioneering social enterprise in Bangladesh. It focuses on providing sustainable renewable energy solutions to rural communities, promoting socio-economic development, empowering women, and addressing environmental challenges.

Key Focus Areas

• Renewable Energy Access: Provides affordable Solar Home Systems (SHS) to rural households and small businesses, improving lives and boosting economic activities.
• Clean Cooking Solutions: Promotes Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) to reduce indoor air pollution, improve health, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
• Biogas Plant Development: Established over 36,000 biogas units, contributing to sustainable energy use and reducing dependence on biomass.
• Women Empowerment: Operates Grameen Technology Centers (GTCs) managed by women, creating jobs and ensuring efficient after-sales service in renewable energy.

Achievements

• Installed 1.8 million Solar Home Systems, benefiting 12 million people and contributing to 40% of Bangladesh’s SHS installations.
• Received multiple prestigious awards, including the Energy Globe Award and Ashden Award, for promoting clean energy solutions.
• Partnered with the United Nations on innovative projects like Smart Peer-to-Peer Solar Grids for rural electrification.

Notable Initiatives

• Solar Irrigation Systems: Installed solar-powered irrigation units to support sustainable agriculture.
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects: Developed registered CDM projects under UNFCCC for solar and cook stove solutions.

Grameen Shakti continues to lead in renewable energy innovation, contributing significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a greener, more equitable future.