Husk Power Systems

Power to Empower

Power to Empower
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
Vision
We aim to provide electricity to 10 million
energy deprived people across the world
in over 10,000 villages by installing 3000
plants by 2017.
HPS will create 2500 small entrepreneurs
and over 7,000 jobs within the
communities it serves.
Company Background
Globally recognized leader in off-grid biomass based power systems
 Husk Power Systems (HPS) provides access to electricity to rural
households through small scale biomass-based systems and
distributes 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 Samriddhi
Foundation 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 training
infrastructure.

 HPS currently manages over 80 plants that provide electricity to

over 200,000 people spread across 300 villages.
 Easy to operate model
 HPS uses a biomass gasification based proprietary electricity generation process, that
generates 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.

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

Operational Cost is < $0.15/kWh

“Due to HPS’s extensive R&D efforts, the company today is one of the world’s
lowest cost providers of biomass based renewable energy equipment”

Note: * Landed cost includes Equipment cost, basic construction and cost of wiring a small
village - may vary based on country.
Solving Access to Energy Problem
Multiple revenue streams contributing to
economic sustainability and impact
• HPS plants may provide electricity for up
to 14-16 hours each day. Char
• HPS charges US$2.0 – US$2.5 per Monetization
household per month for lighting up 2 CFLs Electricity *Is used for making
and one mobile charging point for 6-8 hrs Generation incense sticks and
char briquettes &
in the evening silica precipitation
• The entire distribution network is set up
by HPS and the cost is included as part of
the project cost
Carbon Product
Credits / Channeling
CDM *Being piloted

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

Technology and HPS’s 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 cost

system 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 consumers
get their meter charged with the amount of
money they have and the meter automatically
disconnects supply after the credit is exhausted;
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 Franchisee Partner

 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 of
carbon credits
 HPS facilitates processing of relevant
subsidy applications;
 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 husk
procurement, cash collection;
 Responsible for payment of
maintenance fees to HPS;
Compelling Value Proposition
Flexible solution with no capital cost for consumers: unlike solar lantern
companies, the solution provides generic electricity which can be used for
needs 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 date
High quality training program for franchisee, operators and mid-level
managers developed in partnership with Shell Foundation and IFC;
HPS has invested over $1.5M and 4 years of on-ground efforts to mitigate
technology, maintenance and training related risks
 Developed in-house low cost smart-meter, MIS and remote monitoring
technology
HPS will dedicate senior managers, engineers and trainers’ time to ensure
success of a franchisee

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Social Impact
Husk Power Awards & News

“2008 Social Enterprise of the Year”

“2010: Power to People”

“Most compelling idea

to change the world.” “2011 International Winner”

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Power to Empower!

Neha Kale
Marketing & Business Development
Husk Power Systems

For further details mail to:

Neha.kale@huskpowersystems.com