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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:[email protected]
Power to Empower!