Organizations in the Program
OORJA DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (OORJA)
Oorja is a project developer of hybrid solar-biomass micro-grids, deployed using a franchise model, operated by local micro-entrepreneurs. The company focuses on powering small rural businesses along the agricultural value chain, public institutions and residential users (through cross-subsidy). They are now containerizing their solution, integrating smart-meters for data monitoring and future proofing for grid interactivity. The founders have received seed funding in 2015, as Climate Fellows from Echoing Green and grant funding from institutions in the UK and France.
Achieved
As on date, Oorja has successfully installed and commissioned a 10 kW smart, DC solar micro-grid in Sarvantara village, Uttar Pradesh. The micro-grid provides energy to 100 households and powers one irrigation pump.
Growth Plan
Oorja plans to continue scaling up within Uttar Pradesh and roll-out 5-6 micro-grids in year one with the overall goal of installing 100 hybrid AC systems and 150 solar DC systems in India within the next 5 years.
Key Team Members
Amit Saraogi (CoFounder, CEO)
Clementine Chambon (CoFounder, CTO)
Head Quarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra