By Deepak Kumar "Business models for off-grid energy remain one of the most fascinating–and challenging–topics, particularly for entrepreneurs working in the developing world. In this webinar, we will hear from several entrepreneurs who each have a unique approach to building a business while also making a social impact in India, East and West Africa, and South America. From energising clinics and schools to providing last mile micro-finance to creating hydro power and irrigation in remote communities, each speaker will tell a compelling story about their company’s business model. What has worked? And what hasn’t? Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story." http://e4sv.org/events/energy-entrepreneurs-business-models-for-off-grid-energy-and-social-impact/

1. Off-Grid Energy Solutions and
Social Impact
Deepak Kumar
Cofounder and CTO

2. Problem
• 1.2 billion people, around 22% of the global
population, do not have access to electricity.
• India currently has 77 million households (about 360
million people) who lack adequate access to grid-
electricity.
• Across the world people living off the grid spend
about $27 Billion annually on basic energy needs.
• Majority of people living off-grid have a daily income
< $2

4. Social Investment Platform
• Crowdlending to provide convenient and
hassle free loans to our end customers from
BOP segment.
• Connects individual social investors with
curated clean energy projects and credit
worthy borrowers willing to adopt clean
energy technology.

6. Distribution Network
• Hub and spoke distribution model
• Community involvement
• Village level entrepreneurs
• Field coordinators, technical team, service and support
team all recruited from local communities.

7. Solar technicians from local communities

8. Credit Appraisal process for energy loans

9. Challenges and Learning
• Why full stack ?
• Focus on execution
• Growth Vs Sustainability?
• Stake holder management

10. Thank You
Contact - deepak@lytyfy.org