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🌍 NGO · CSR · Rural Electrification

Solar
Mini Grid
Solutions

Power entire villages — homes, schools, clinics, water pumps — with a complete solar mini grid. 150 kWp solar + 214.5 kWh LiFePO₄ BESS + 100 kW PCS. No diesel. No grid required. Full EPC by Techedge India.

Deployed for NGOs, CSR programs, Rotary Clubs, climate funds and government agencies across India and Africa.

✅ Full EPC turnkey✅ CSR documentation✅ Impact reports✅ Pan-India & Africa

150 kWp

Solar PV Capacity

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214.5 kWh

LiFePO₄ BESS

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100 kW

AC Output (PCS)

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50–200

Households / System

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675 kWh

Daily Generation

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10+ yrs

Battery Warranty

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India + Africa

Deployment Regions

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₹75L – 1.4Cr

Indicative Budget

Overview

What Is a Solar Mini Grid?

A Solar Mini Grid is a localised electricity generation and distribution system that powers an entire community — independently of the national grid. Using solar panels, battery storage, and smart power management, it delivers reliable 24/7 electricity to homes, schools, clinics, water systems, and productive loads.

Unlike rooftop solar (which serves a single building), a mini grid builds a shared AC distribution network — typically 415V 3-phase backbone with 230V single-phase household supply — serving dozens or hundreds of end consumers.

Generator or grid backup can be integrated via an Automatic Transfer Switch (STS) for uninterrupted supply during extended cloudy periods.

Mini Grid Powers All Of This

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Residential Homes

Lighting, fans, charging, appliances

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Schools & Colleges

Lighting, computers, projectors

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Health Clinics

Medical equipment, refrigeration, lighting

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Water Pumps

Drinking water, irrigation

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Telecom Towers

24/7 connectivity infrastructure

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Cold Storage

Perishables, vaccines, food preservation

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Productive Loads

Grain mills, workshops, EV charging

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Shops & Commerce

Commercial loads, POS, refrigeration

System Design

Recommended Village System

Deye commercial-grade components. No compromise on reliability.

☀️ Solar PV
100–150 kWp
📡 MPPT
200kWp, 8-tracker
⚙️ PCS
100kW bidirectional
🔋 BOS-B BESS
214.5 kWh LiFePO₄
🔀 STS
500kW, <20ms switch
🌐 AC Mini Grid
415V 3-phase distribution
🏠 Homes (230V)🏫 Schools🏥 Clinics💧 Pumps📡 Telecom🧊 Cold Storage

Grid / DG backup via STS auto-switching

Component Specification Product
Solar PV Capacity 100–150 kWp (expandable) Goldi Solar TOPCon Bifacial
Battery Storage 214.5 kWh LiFePO₄ (scalable to 429 kWh) Deye BOS-B ESS
PCS Hybrid Inverter 100 kW, 98.5% efficiency, bidirectional Deye SUN-100K-PCS01HP3
MPPT Solar Controller 200 kWp, 8 independent trackers Deye MPPT Module
STS Transfer System 500 kW, <20ms switching Deye STS Module
Battery Cycle Life ≥6,000 cycles @ 80% DoD Deye BOS-B (10-yr warranty)
Distribution Voltage 415V 3-Phase backbone LT panel design by Techedge
Household Supply 230V Single Phase Per IEC/IS standards
Project Example

Typical Village Mini Grid Project

Illustrative community configuration — actual sizing done after site survey

🏘️ Community Infrastructure

Homes 50
Shops / Stalls 10
School 1
Healthcare Centre 1
Water Pumps 2
Telecom Tower 1
Cold Storage Unit 1

Daily Energy Demand

Residential Homes 200 kWh
Shops 40 kWh
School 15 kWh
Clinic 20 kWh
Water Pumps 50 kWh
Telecom Tower 15 kWh
Cold Storage 80 kWh
Total Daily Demand 420 kWh/day

🌞 Solar Generation

150 kWp × 4.5 Peak Sun Hours

675 kWh

per day (India/Africa average)

Daytime load covered ✓ 100%
Battery charged daily ✓ Full
Night backup (214.5 kWh) ~8–10 hrs
Surplus / export ~255 kWh

Get a System Sized for Your Village

Share community details — we'll design the system and send a full project report within 3 working days.

Budget Guide

Approximate Project Budget

Indicative estimates for 150 kWp / 214.5 kWh system. Actual costs depend on site, terrain and scope.

Component Approx. Budget (₹)
150 kWp Solar PV Modules (Goldi TOPCon) ₹ 27 – 32 Lakhs
214.5 kWh LiFePO₄ Battery (Deye BOS-B) ₹ 32 – 38 Lakhs
100 kW PCS Inverter (Deye) ₹ 4 – 5 Lakhs
MPPT Solar Controller (200 kWp) ₹ 2 – 3 Lakhs
STS Auto Transfer System (500 kW) ₹ 5 – 6 Lakhs
LT Panels, Protection & Earthing ₹ 5 – 8 Lakhs
Installation & Commissioning ₹ 5 – 8 Lakhs
Smart Metering & SCADA ₹ 3 – 5 Lakhs
Total — Core System (excl. distribution) ₹ 83 – 105 Lakhs

+ Village Distribution Network

Poles, LT lines, service connections, metering per household.

Distribution infrastructure ₹10 – 20 Lakhs
Full Village Electrification ₹1 Cr – 1.4 Cr

Varies by village size, terrain, inter-household distance and backup requirements.

Scalable BESS — Add Capacity

Add a second Deye BOS-B unit to double storage without replacing any other equipment.

1× Deye BOS-B 214.5 kWh
2× Deye BOS-B 429 kWh
Max expandable Up to 2.5 MWh
All figures are indicative. GST, freight, civil works and project management fees are additional. Contact Techedge for a detailed bill of materials and site-specific quote.
Funding

NGO & CSR Funding Model

Typical Funding Mix

NGO / CSR Grant 40–70%
Climate Finance (GCF, GEF, World Bank) 20–40%
Community Participation 5–10%
Revenue from Tariffs (operational) Ongoing

Example Consumer Tariffs

Consumer Type Tariff (₹/unit)
Residential — Basic ₹3 – 5
Shops / Commercial ₹8 – 15
Water Pumps / Irrigation ₹4 – 8
Telecom / Tower ₹12 – 20
Cold Storage / Productive ₹10 – 18

💡 Why Productive Loads Make Mini Grids Viable

Mini grids become financially self-sustaining when combined with productive loads — income-generating activities that pay higher tariffs and run during peak solar hours, improving solar utilisation and revenue.

🌾Grain Mills
🧊Cold Storage
📡Telecom Towers
🚿Water Kiosks
🚗EV Charging
🍞Food Processing
💻Digital Centres
🌿Agri-processing

Impact on Project ROI

Productive loads improve solar utilisation, increase revenue per kWh, and reduce payback period — making the mini grid operationally independent of grants within 5–7 years.

We Handle All Project Documentation

CSR impact reports, SDG alignment documentation, carbon credit estimates, funding proposal support — Techedge provides everything your NGO or CSR team needs.

Who We Work With

Organizations We Support

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NGOs & Development Agencies

Greenpeace, Oxfam, CRY, GIZ, UNICEF, and local NGOs working on rural electrification, water, education and health projects.

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CSR Foundations

Corporate CSR programs from FMCG, IT, banking and manufacturing sectors seeking measurable SDG-aligned rural energy impact.

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Rotary & Lions Clubs

Service club-funded projects for village electrification, school lighting, and health clinic power across India and Africa.

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Climate Finance Bodies

Green Climate Fund (GCF), GEF, World Bank-funded programs and bilateral climate finance agencies seeking scalable clean energy deployment.

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Government Agencies

State rural electrification bodies, MNRE-aligned programs, and international development government agencies.

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Impact Investors

Social impact funds, ESG investors and development finance institutions (DFIs) funding clean energy access projects in emerging markets.

Geography

Deployment Regions

Techedge supplies and supports mini grid projects across India and internationally.

🇮🇳 India

Karnataka tribal & rural regions
North East India (Assam, Nagaland, Manipur)
Himalayan villages (HP, Uttarakhand, J&K)
Andaman & Lakshadweep Islands
Odisha & Chhattisgarh forest settlements
Maharashtra & MP agricultural clusters
Rajasthan remote hamlets
West Bengal Sundarbans

🌍 Africa

Kenya — rural villages, agricultural clusters
Tanzania — remote communities, islands
Nigeria — off-grid settlements
Uganda — healthcare, schools
Ethiopia — highlands, rural towns
Zambia — mining community electrification
Ghana — off-grid rural regions
Rwanda — hilly & remote terrain
Africa supply: Techedge ships equipment internationally. Local EPC partners coordinated on request.

🏝️ Islands & Remote

Mini grids are the most cost-effective solution for locations where grid extension is prohibitively expensive or physically impossible.

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Islands

No submarine cable needed

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Mountain Villages

Bypasses difficult terrain

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Forest Settlements

No land acquisition for lines

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Desert Communities

High solar irradiance advantage

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Coastal Hamlets

Replaces diesel generators

Impact

Why Solar Mini Grids Work

Reliable 24/7 Electricity

214.5 kWh battery delivers 8–10 hours of night backup. Daytime solar covers 100% of community demand.

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Zero Diesel Dependency

Eliminate fuel logistics, price volatility, and generator maintenance — ₹8–20/unit diesel cost replaced by solar at <₹3/unit LCOE.

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Climate & SDG Impact

A 150 kWp mini grid avoids ~180 tonnes of CO₂/year — measurable, reportable impact for CSR programs and climate funds.

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Education & Healthcare

Schools run computers and projectors. Clinics refrigerate vaccines. Children study after dark. Maternal health improves.

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Water Access

Solar-powered pumps deliver clean drinking water and irrigation — reducing waterborne disease and enabling double-cropping.

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Rural Economic Growth

Powered shops, grain mills, and food processing create local income. Telecom connectivity unlocks financial inclusion.

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Women Empowerment

Lighting enables home enterprises, tailoring, and handicraft after sunset. Safety improves after dark.

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Scalable & Modular

Start with 214.5 kWh BESS. Add a second BOS-B for 429 kWh. Scale solar to 300+ kWp as the community grows.

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10-Year Battery Warranty

Deye BOS-B carries a 10-year warranty — critical for donor accountability and long-term project planning.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is the minimum village size for a solar mini grid?

Our standard system serves communities of 50–200 households. Smaller villages (20–50 homes) can be served by a scaled-down system (50–80 kWp solar, 107 kWh BESS). Larger towns up to 500+ households can be served with a 300 kWp+ system using multiple BOS-B units.

How long does a mini grid project take from enquiry to commissioning?

Typically 6–12 months: 1 month for site assessment and system design, 2–3 months for procurement and manufacturing, 2–4 months for civil and installation, 1 month for commissioning and testing. Timeline varies by location, customs (for Africa), and site complexity.

Can the system work without any grid connection?

Yes. The Deye BOS-B + PCS + MPPT system is fully standalone off-grid. An optional diesel generator can be integrated via the STS module for backup during extended cloudy periods — but for most India and Africa locations, 150 kWp solar fully covers community needs year-round.

What happens to excess solar generation?

Daytime surplus charges the 214.5 kWh battery bank. Once the battery is full, excess power can be directed to productive loads (pumping, cold storage, processing) or throttled via the MPPT controller. A second BOS-B unit (adding 214.5 kWh) can absorb additional surplus for larger communities.

Can Techedge supply and support projects in Africa?

Yes. Techedge supplies Deye and Goldi Solar equipment internationally. We handle export documentation, freight coordination, and can connect you with local installation partners in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda and other markets.

What CSR / SDG documentation does Techedge provide?

We provide: system design reports, projected CO₂ savings calculations, SDG alignment mapping (SDG 7, 3, 4, 6, 13), community beneficiary reports, energy access impact metrics, and completion certificates — all suitable for corporate CSR disclosures and donor reporting.

Is the Deye BOS-B battery safe for rural deployment?

Yes. The BOS-B uses LiFePO₄ (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry — the safest lithium battery format. No thermal runaway risk, non-toxic cathode, stable at high ambient temperatures (operating range −20°C to +55°C). Certified to IEC 62619 and UN38.3. Suitable for tropical and high-altitude environments.

What is the total cost of a village mini grid project?

Core system (150 kWp solar + 214.5 kWh battery + 100 kW PCS): ₹83–105 Lakhs. Full village electrification including LT distribution poles, lines and household connections: ₹1 Crore to ₹1.4 Crore. All figures are indicative — contact Techedge for a site-specific detailed estimate.

Why Techedge

Your Mini Grid Partner

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Commercial-Grade Equipment

Deye BOS-B, PCS, MPPT & STS — enterprise-tier, not residential

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Full EPC Turnkey

Design → Supply → Install → Commission → Handover

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India & International

Pan-India EPC. International equipment supply & coordination

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CSR Documentation

Full impact reports, SDG mapping, CO₂ calculations

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10-Year Battery Warranty

Deye BOS-B — accountability for the full project lifecycle

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Dedicated Project Manager

Single point of contact from assessment to commissioning

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Carbon Credits Support

Guidance on VCS/Gold Standard carbon credit eligibility

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Remote Monitoring

SCADA-based real-time monitoring — energy, battery, faults

Get Started

Ready to Electrify
Your Community?

Share your community details — village size, location, loads — and we'll send a full project report within 3 working days. Free. No commitment.

NGOs, CSR teams, Rotary Clubs, government agencies and impact investors welcome. India and international enquiries.

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