Table 4 Benchmarks for model sustenance measure and its indicators
From: Sustainability of community-owned mini-grids: evidence from India
| Indicator | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Score 4 | Score 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System’s functionality | Payment discontinued due to technical issues or internal disputes. | Despite ongoing payments, issues are reported by users around timely collections, payment delays, and deposits. | Users report sound financial management, timely collection, and limited-to-no payment delays. | ||
| Bank reserves |
Less than 20% of expected reserves is collected or data not available. Passbook shows no entry in last several months. | Between 20% and 40% of expected reserves are collected. Passbook shows no entry in recent months. No other explanation from qualitative data for missed payments. | About half of tariffs collected compared to expected reserves. Passbook shows dispersed payments. Qualitative data from discussion with stakeholders provide an explanation for recent missed payments. | About 60–70% of expected tariffs are collected. Passbook shows regular payments over extensive periods of time. | About 80% or more of expected tariffs are deposited in the account. Regular entries in bank account. |
