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Husk Power Systems

Energy · Fort Collins, United States · Founded 2008

Husk Power Systems is a leading energy services company that operates in rural areas of Africa and Asia with weak or no grid connectivity. The company provides reliable, high-quality, 100% renewable energy to a diverse clientele, including businesses, households, and institutions. Husk's business model is based on a hybrid system that combines Solar PV and Biomass technology. This innovative system generates low-cost, 100% renewable power around the clock by synchronizing solar and biomass gasification power plants. The company has also developed a proprietary process to convert rice husk char, a waste product of gasification, into "green" incense sticks, providing an additional revenue stream and creating jobs for women in manufacturing. In addition, Husk has integrated smart pre-paid metering with big data and analytics to deliver voice-enabled, easy-to-understand custom messages as part of their customer service. This approach not only enhances customer experience but also helps in efficient energy usage. The company has also developed a unique "theft-proof" distribution system that ensures stable voltage delivery to customers. This system has reportedly resulted in "zero" observed theft, further enhancing the reliability of their service. Husk's services are not only cost-effective but also align with national electrification goals, making them an attractive solution for governments and organizations aiming to expand access to electricity in underserved areas. The company's partners include the Entrepreneurial Development Bank, ENGIE Rassembleurs d'Energies, Rural Electrification Agency Nigeria, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, Africa Minigrid Developers Association, Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency, India Renewable Energy Development Agency, and the US International Development Finance Corp. Keywords: Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification, Solar PV, Biomass Gasification, Green Incense Sticks, Theft-Proof Distribution, Smart Pre-Paid Metering, Big Data, Analytics, Women Employment.