Environment
Embedding climate solutions for a resilient planet and adaptive communities
Rural communities are facing the frontline impacts of climate change, including longer dry spells, rising living costs and growing uncertainty around energy access and use. ESAF Foundation responds by helping communities adopt solar power, switch to clean fuels and build climate-smart livelihoods. These are practical, everyday shifts that improve lives. Lasting change begins when people lead, and when solutions fit the realities they live with.
Our Impact
10.6 MW +
of solar capacity installed, resulting in an annual reduction of over 13,223 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
322
renewable energy entrepreneurs trained to expand local clean energy access.
1,034
students and community members engaged through renewable energy awareness programmes.
Our Impact
10.6 MW +
of solar capacity installed, resulting in an annual reduction of over 13,223 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
322
renewable energy entrepreneurs trained to expand local clean energy access.
1,034
students and community members engaged through renewable energy awareness programmes.
What We Do
We anchor climate action in local enterprise and everyday choices, starting with clean energy and growing into solutions that improve lives and protect the planet.
Foster energy access and efficiency
Through awareness campaigns and product promotion, we reduce reliance on kerosene and firewood by introducing cleaner alternatives.
Promote behaviour change through outreach
Clean energy education is embedded into self-help group meetings, exhibitions and demonstration sessions, particularly with women and rural communities.
Train grassroots clean energy entrepreneurs
The ESAF Urjabandhu programme builds a cadre of youth and electricians trained to design, install and maintain solar energy systems.
Foster energy access and efficiency
Through awareness campaigns and product promotion, we reduce reliance on kerosene and firewood by introducing cleaner alternatives.
Promote behaviour change through outreach
Clean energy education is embedded into self-help group meetings, exhibitions and demonstration sessions, particularly with women and rural communities.
Train grassroots clean energy entrepreneurs
The ESAF Urjabandhu programme builds a cadre of youth and electricians trained to design, install and maintain solar energy systems.
From the Field
Solar Energy Finds Its Champions in Small Towns
Urjabandhu turns local electricians into solar entrepreneurs, powering rooftops, livelihoods, and low-carbon futures.
Support Our Work
Clean energy brings jobs, savings and opportunity to families who are building a better future with limited resources. Your gift makes that possible.
Donate NowOur Projects
Clean Energy Product Awareness Training and Promotion
The initiative reached over 2.6 lakh self-help group (SHG) members across six states, promoting clean energy products like lanterns, cookstoves and water purifiers through demonstrations and SHG meetings.
Partner:
Carbon Audit Programme
ESAF Foundation’s clean energy work is registered for carbon auditing under the UNFCCC. The initiative has replaced over 4.3 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions to date.
Partner:
Urja Kiran, Energy Conservation Awareness Campaign
Since 2015, ESAF Foundation has led the Urja Kiran campaign in selected districts across Kerala, promoting energy conservation, advancing sustainable energy technologies, and raising public awareness through research, training, and demonstration programmes, which has now reached over 2.7 lakh residents.
Partner:
Clean Energy Product Awareness Training and Promotion
The initiative reached over 2.6 lakh self-help group (SHG) members across six states, promoting clean energy products like lanterns, cookstoves and water purifiers through demonstrations and SHG meetings.
Partner:
Carbon Audit Programme
ESAF Foundation’s clean energy work is registered for carbon auditing under the UNFCCC. The initiative has replaced over 4.3 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions to date.
Partner:
Urja Kiran, Energy Conservation Awareness Campaign
Since 2015, ESAF Foundation has led the Urja Kiran campaign in selected districts across Kerala, promoting energy conservation, advancing sustainable energy technologies, and raising public awareness through research, training, and demonstration programmes, which has now reached over 2.7 lakh residents.
Partner:
