With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants. With India being the initial target geography, the first organisation to receive support is Husk Power Systems (HPS), a BioEnergy company. It has secured seed capital from the Foundation to scale up operations of their unique and cost-effective biomass gasification technology, which converts rice husks into electricity. Access to reliable and affordable electricity in India has reached an acute crisis and is significantly impeding community development opportunities. Rice husk, the outside of rice kernels, have traditionally been removed and discarded before rice is transported. However, when rice husk is heated it releases energy and HPS has developed technology that filters the released gas and runs this through a diesel-like engine to generate electricity. The silica, which is a waste product when rice husk is burned, is also sold to concrete manufacturers. Simon Desjardins, Shell Foundation Analyst, said: Historically, most rural electrification programmes in India have failed, either because subsidy-driven grid extension schemes have been prohibitively expensive for government and consumers alike, or because the provision of new electricity was not provided in a commercial way and for cash-generating purposes. Shell Foundation advocates a new approach to solving this energy challenge in India using BioEnergy produced from agricultural waste feedstock (both animal and plant). This is then delivered using decentralised market-based mechanisms, linked to cash-generating micro-enterprise. We are confident that HPS will succeed where others have failed because of its small and dedicated management team and uniquely low cost technology. We are currently actively seeking similar start-up BioEnergy ventures in which to invest.” Chip Ransler from Husk Power Systems, said: We could not be more excited about this grant from the Shell Foundation. Husk Power Systems will be able to use this capital to electrify many thousands of rural Indian households, provide infrastructure for creating hundreds of businesses, and improve the income of thousands of farmers. The funds will also enable Husk Power Systems to reach critical growth milestones for its next financing round and provide continued research and development of our proprietary technology. Finally, we are most excited that our relationship with Shell Foundation will reach beyond just capital to create a technology, distribution, and operations partnership that will bring cheap, sustainable, clean energy to millions of rural Indians.” HPS owns and operates 35-100 kW mini power-plants” that deliver electricity as a pay-for-use service to villages of 2,000 to 4,000 inhabitants in the Indian Rice Belt. HPS' five pilot projects - which electrify five villages using three power plants - have become operationally profitable within six months. The community-based systems are a relatively small, off-grid system. Delivering sustainable, environmentally friendly, affordable energy is particularly important, as existing options in rural communities, such as diesel generator sets and kerosene lanterns are prohibitively expensive and logistically difficult to disseminate widely into the affected population. Such options also negatively affect the outdoor air quality and also contribute to indoor air pollution. Husk Power Systems is working with the Indian government on getting a en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Development_MechanismClean Development Mechanism certification to sell carbon credits associated with the plants.