The study will highlight gaps and opportunities, focusing on actions required to create a supportive ecosystem for scaling PURE.

Objective

The objective of this study is to explore the role of Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) in India, particularly in generating additional income, supporting climate adaptation, and enhancing youth employment. It aims to estimate the current and future market size of emerging PURE products, identify key geographical areas for short and mid-term growth, and assess key players, business models, financing mechanisms, and policies.

Our Approach

PURE Market Assessment

The study analyzed the PURE market landscape, identifying technologies across sectors and classifying them as emerging or mature based on interviews and research. Key technologies are shortlisted for market assessment, and their current and potential market size is evaluated. A comprehensive list of stakeholders, including government agencies, investors, and private sector members, is compiled for further engagement.

Stakeholder Consultations

Conducted semi-structured interviews with key PURE sector stakeholders to understand their roles and plans, alongside FGDs with rural customers to capture their perspectives on PURE technologies. Challenges and opportunities for scaling PURE markets across dimensions like market, technology, policy, and financing were documented, identifying key actors needed to address these barriers. Lastly, the study pinpointed strategic interventions necessary to support the growth and adoption of PURE technologies.

Outcome

The Market Assessment Report, now published (Link), serves as a comprehensive handbook for stakeholders, providing guidance on scaling Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) in India.