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Husk Power Systems

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Power to Empower

Power to Empower

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Mission

Husk Power Systems provides reliable, renewable and affordable electricity

that wows the world customers by our exemplary service and operational

excellence, employees by personal growth and empowerment, and our

shareholders through profitability, social impact, and environmental

sustainability

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Vision

We aim to provide electricity to 10 millionenergy deprived people across the worldin over 10,000 villages by installing 3000plants by 2017.

HPS will create 2500 small entrepreneursand over 7,000jobs within thecommunities it serves.

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Husk Power Systems (HPS) provides access to electricity to rural

households through small scale biomass-based systems anddistributes power through a microgrid.

HPS was formally incorporated in 2008 and is based in Patna, Bihar,

India.

The first power plant was set up in 2007 under Samta SamriddhiFoundation in Tamkuha village, which means fog of darkness.

Secured commercial capital in December 2009 from firms around the

world.

Established strategic partnership with Shell Foundation for capacity

building, establishing heath and safety procedures and traininginfrastructure.

HPS currently manages over 80 plants that provide electricity to

over 200,000 people spread across 300 villages.

Globally recognized leader in off-grid biomass based power systems

Company Background

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Easy to operate model

HPS Total Landed Cost of Installation < $1,300 per kW *

Operational Cost is < $0.15/kWh

Due to HPSs extensive R&D efforts, the company today is one of the worldslowest cost providers of biomass based renewable energy equipment

Note: * Landed cost includes Equipment cost, basic construction and cost of wiring a smallvillage - may vary based on country.

HPS uses a biomass gasification based proprietary electricity generation process, thatgenerates electricity using 100% producer gas based system (single fuel mode).

HPS distributes electricity directly to households and small businesses while keeping

costs low by running insulated wires along bamboo poles to subscribing households,

businesses and farms.

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Solving Access to Energy Problem

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Multiple revenue streams contributing toeconomic sustainability and impact

ElectricityGeneration

CharMonetization

*Is used for makingincense sticks andchar briquettes &

silica precipitation

CarbonCredits /

CDM

ProductChanneling

*Being piloted

* Char: Rice Husk Char is a waste product of biomass gasification process

HPS plants may provide electricity for up

to 14-16 hours each day.

HPS charges US$2.0 US$2.5 per

household per month for lighting up 2 CFLs

and one mobile charging point for 6-8 hrs

in the evening The entire distribution network is set up

by HPS and the cost is included as part of

the project cost

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Technology and HPSs Proprietary Solutions

Multi-fuel gasifiers: Gasifiers can use multiple

types of feedstock such as rice husk, wheat husk,mustard stems, corn cobs, wood chips etc.

Unique gasifier design: allows for easy disposal

of biomass char, lack of which results in tar

formation;

Remote Plant Monitoring System: low costsystem to monitor plant performance via

internet;

Pre-paid meters: Cheapest pre-paid meter at

US$8 per consumer. Enables electricity to be sold

like mobile phone talk-times where consumersget their meter charged with the amount of

money they have and the meter automatically

disconnects supply after the credit is exhausted;

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Franchise Growth Model

To replicate and scale-up its business model, Husk Power has introduced

a franchise model whereby it will partner with other local players to roll

out its plants.

Husk Power

HPS provides technology and

equipment; HPS trains the team;

HPS provides maintenance and repair

support;

HPS facilitates monetization of the

by-product char;

HPS supports issuance and sale ofcarbon credits

HPS facilitates processing of relevant

subsidy applications;

Franchisee Partner

Responsible for site selection and

doing preliminary due diligence; Responsible for identifying

manpower for plant operations;

Responsible for obtaining local

regulatory approvals;

Responsible for day to day

operations including huskprocurement, cash collection;

Responsible for payment of

maintenance fees to HPS;

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Compelling Value Proposition

Flexible solution with no capital cost for consumers: unlike solar lantern

companies, the solution provides generic electricity which can be used forneeds beyond lighting; also has flexibility to integrate with grid;

Provides employment to rural households;

Demonstrated a scalable business model through 4 yrs of operations

Plants have been operating for over 50 months at ~ 93% uptime

Trained about 350 operators and mechanics till dateHigh quality training program for franchisee, operators and mid-levelmanagers developed in partnership with Shell Foundation and IFC;

HPS has invested over $1.5M and 4 years of on-ground efforts to mitigatetechnology, maintenance and training related risks

Developed in-house low cost smart-meter, MIS and remote monitoring

technologyHPS will dedicate senior managers, engineers and trainers time to ensuresuccess of a franchisee

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Social Impact

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Husk Power Awards & News

2008 Social Enterprise of the Year

Most compelling ideato change the world.

2010: Power to People

2011 International Winner

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Neha KaleMarketing & Business DevelopmentHusk Power Systems

For further details mail to:Neha.kale@huskpowersystems.com

Power to Empower!