Bringing Solar PV Technologies for Reliable Off-grid Power in Rural India

Lack of access to electricity and modern energy sources significantly limits economic development and entraps millions in extreme poverty. Off-grid solar PV technologies hold potential as a reliable and sustainable solution to supply basic electricity needs. Following a literature survey, this paper discusses the current status of photovoltaic (PV) technology and the limitations of past solar off-grid implementation. We present a market-driven Sustainable Energy-ecosystem by Locals for Locals (SELL) for rural areas that involve local communities at each level of operation such as assembly, sale, after-sales service, and even manufacturing along with experience of implementing localized solar energy solutions.