Okra Solar provides interconnected solar home systems, known as Mesh-Grids, that enable off-grid communities to share excess energy and access up to 1.2kW of productive power per household. This technology addresses the lack of reliable electricity in remote areas by facilitating scalable and efficient energy distribution among users.
Funding
$16.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many remote, off-grid communities lack access to reliable electricity, hindering economic development and limiting opportunities for residents. Traditional solutions like mini-grids can be expensive and complex to deploy, while individual solar home systems (SHS) may not provide sufficient power for productive uses.
Solution
Okra Solar offers Mesh-Grids, interconnected solar home systems that enable off-grid households to share excess energy and access up to 1.2kW of power. This approach allows for scalable and efficient energy distribution, providing communities with affordable and reliable electricity. The system uses a modular design where households interconnect and share excess power at 50V DC, while isolated households can be configured as standalone SHS. Remote management is facilitated via cellular (2G/3G) or WiFi connection, enabling data monitoring, payment processing, and firmware updates.
Target Audience
The primary customers are energy developers and organizations focused on last-mile electrification in off-grid communities.
Features
- Interconnected solar home systems allowing households to share excess power
- Up to 1.2kW of productive power per household, supporting Tier 4 energy access
- Modular design enabling both interconnected and standalone SHS configurations
- Remote management via cellular or WiFi for data, alerts, payments, and firmware updates
- Okra Harvest app for end-to-end project management, available on desktop and mobile
- Geospatial data and network simulation tools for least-cost project design
- Bundled Mesh-Grid kits with quality-vetted solar panels, inverters, and batteries