| The worldwide pioneer in solar home energy products, Greenlight Planet, has been conferred with The Economic Times’ ‘Champion of Rural Markets’ award. The award was accepted by Mr. Priyabrata Das, Retail Business Leader, Asia, and Mr. Sahil Khanna, Partnerships Leader, Asia in New Delhi recently. |
The company has been functioning in India since 2009 and has assisted in producing clean and dependable energy accessible to more than 2.4 crore individuals in rural India.
The Economic Times’ 2nd Edition of the Champions of Rural Markets Awards showcased leading products like Colgate Palmolive, Dabur, Reliance Jio, ITC e-Choupal, Greenlight Planet and others that have resisted the winds of globalization and have really become a component of rural popular culture. Shri Shrawan Kumar, Hon’ble Minister of Rural Development, Bihar and Mr. Samuel Ebenezer, Director Conference, ET Edge felicitated 30 brands from all over the nation who are doing commendable work in rural India.
Greenlight Planet is renowned for designing, distributing and funding clean, dependable and economical solar energy solutions for those who live without or with intermittent access to energy sources in over 65 nations all over the globe. The company has built a robust retail distribution network of over 15,000 retailers and collaborated with a varied set of financial institutions, NGOs and other distribution associates in India. Over a period of ten years, the company has attained over 40% market share in the quality-verified solar lighting category in India, contributing to almost 50 lakh Indian households now running on clean, renewable energy. These products have also resulted in considerable social and economic advantages consisting of a rise in productivity of 1.8 hours each day for small trade owners and an additional Rs. 7129 crores in household savings for clients worldwide.
On getting this award, Mr. Sahil Khanna, Partnerships Business Leader for Asia at Greenlight Planet observed, “We are honored to receive this award by Shri Shrawan Kumar. It is a testament to the hard work and passion that drives each of us at Greenlight, our partners, retailers, investors and all those who are part of our journey, to serve the energy needs of rural customers. Over the years, we have built a world-class distribution and energy ecosystem to serve our customers in India, and our ambition is to see an India where every rural household is served with a continuous supply of energy.” The company reports a positive tendency that enhanced household electrification is making clients more familiar with the advantages of electricity, resulting in growing demand for bigger solar appliances and progressive energy products, particularly in Rajasthan, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Assam.
With new product commitments like solar television and fan, Greenlight Planet’s Sun King array of products will presently cope up with rural India’s entertainment and information requirements as well.
About Greenlight Planet
Greenlight Planet has sold over 12 million Sun King™ solar home energy products to off-grid households all over the globe. Greenlight Planet reaches far flung, off-grid clients via an exclusive business model engaging an extensive network of micro-entrepreneurs, over 300 worldwide tactical distribution collaborators, and its proprietary EasyBuy (“pay-as-you-go”) installment payment expertise that makes safe, high-quality solar energy products inexpensive for all. Greenlight Planet’s Sun King™ products are presently installed in 65+ nations and cater to the requirements of over 50 million beneficiaries.
By ANJISHNU BISWAS |
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