Featured on The Better India
- Tanmay Mahamuni
- May 2
- 1 min read
For 10 years, Swati Maini worked abroad as a mechanical engineer—until she returned to India with one mission: to power the unpowered.
Her startup, Maini Renewables, has created a revolutionary mini turbine that generates electricity from small water streams & canals—without dams, without displacement.
Tested at IIT Roorkee and priced at just ₹1 lakh/KW.
Why This Matters for India?
✅ No More Darkness – 18,000+ villages still lack reliable power. Swati’s turbine can change that.
✅ Eco-Friendly & Scalable – No large dams = no environmental harm. Just clean energy from flowing water.
✅ Energy Independence – Villages can sell surplus power back to the grid, boosting local economies.
✅ Women Leading Innovation – Swati’s journey proves India’s energy future can be inclusive & grassroots-driven.
“Renewable energy isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s about empowering the last person in the line.” – Swati Maini
The future isn’t just green. It’s fair. It’s inclusive. And it’s flowing right now.
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