Insights from the 5th Acumen Energy Summit: Designing for Impact in Energy Access
Recently, our Chief Operating Officer, Audrey Fillon, represented Oorja at the 5th Acumen Energy Summit in Nairobi — an engaging gathering of entrepreneurs, funders, and institutions dedicated to advancing energy access in the world’s most underserved regions. Across every conversation, the message was clear: we need smarter tools, stronger collaboration, and more intentional design if […]
Beyond Rabi and Kharif: The Untapped Potential of Zayed Crops
It is no secret that agriculture is one of the leading employers in India. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 70 percent of the country’s rural population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. Close to 80 percent of the farmers are small and marginal, i.e., they farm on land holdings […]
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Community Impact
As we move deeper into 2025, Oorja reflects on a transformative year full of milestones and invaluable learnings. This year, we focused on expanding our clean energy solutions, refining our service offerings, and empowering smallholder farmers with the tools they need to thrive. Here’s a glimpse into some of the lessons that shaped our journey. […]
What India’s recent heatwave is telling us: We need climate-smart agriculture
India has been in hot waters, quite literally. The recent heatwave, which began in the summer months in the country, has been the longest we have witnessed. Typically, India declares a heatwave when temperatures exceed 40°C in low-lying terrains, or 30°C in the mountains. This year, parts of Delhi saw temperatures go up to about 51 […]
Looking Back at 2023
As we head towards another year, we look back to reflect on the milestones and achievements that are shaping Oorja’s journey towards a sustainable, more equitable future. Join us in celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and creating impact among India’s smallholder farmers. GROWTH IN 2023 Oorja’s innovative Pay-Per-Use business model has been successful in […]
Heat waves lead to extraordinary demand for irrigation in July 2022
CLEAN Governing Body Elections 2022: Request for Support for Amit Saraogi
Since 2014 when I co-founded Oorja (www.oorjasolutions.org), I’ve dedicated my career to making clean energy accessible to India’s largest and most underserved consumer groups: farmers and rural households. Before becoming a clean energy entrepreneur eight years ago, I previously spent 20+ years working in India, the US and Europe in banking, consulting and international development. […]
Sustainable energy for cooling: A post-harvest management solution for India’s smallholder farmers
To boost agricultural productivity and earnings of smallholder farmers and reduce greenhouse emissions and food losses, there is a requirement for scaling low-cost, decentralized small capacity refrigeration units. This will help to preserve fresh produce at the farm-gate, make Indian agriculture resilient to shocks and boost rural development. By Preeti Kumari, Project Associate at Oorja Introduction […]