Paras Loomba Off the beaten path: rural energy & remoteness Far-flung islands in the South Pacific and treacherous terrain in the Himalayas: both pose enormous challenges for rural development and energy. In this webinar, we’ll gather experts who will tell stories about their experiences working in remote areas where energy access is limited or almost non-existent – and what they are doing to promote access. http://e4sv.org/events/off-beaten-path-rural-energy-remoteness/ What common challenges have they faced, and what solutions are they finding for energy in remote areas? How can these remote, “last mile” villages become places where people have full access to education, health, technology, and livelihoods? What can policymakers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and civil society do to make this a reality? Our webinar series is a little different: each expert will speak for less than 10 minutes and will focus on their on-the-ground experience using photos to tell their story."

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Lighting up the Roof of the World
The Mighty Himalayas

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Why Himalayas?
• 70% Himalayan population is off grid of which almost 50% are still without electricity
• Highest Solar Insolation levels of 1250w/m2 ,perfect for Solar Energy Projects
• Fragile ecosystem responsible for Worlds Fresh Water and Biodiversity
• Holds centuries old Tradition, Culture and Civilizations that needs conservation
• 72 million population on Indian Himalayas – Majority are Below Poverty Line
• No Roads, Health centers, Schools or Connectivity – but Sustainable lifestyles

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Global Himalayan Expedition is focused towards providing
Clean Energy and Education Access to Remote Himalayan Communities
GHE- Objective
Global
Himalayan
Expedition
Green Energy
(Rural
Electrification)
Digital
Education
Livelihood
Creation
Clean
Technology

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Third Pole Education Base
(E-Base)

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Cross Geographic Learning
Children at Ashley School, UK,
having an interactive session with..
…the children at Third Pole
Education Base, Leh
Engaging students and
opening them to new ideas

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Sustainability Curriculum – Ladakh's First
Tackling ISSUES close to heart Putting Mind & Souls Together

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Sustainability Projects at Third Pole E-Base

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E-Base Fellowship

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The Oldest Existing Civilizations– In Darkness

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150 -500 W Solar DC Grid 24V Operated – 3W LED

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Global Himalayan Expedition follows a pre defined process that is based on
our learning while working with the Himalayan communities for years.
Electrification Process
Village
Identification
Village
Mobilization –
Information
Transfer
Committee
Formation &
Opening of
Bank Account
Technical
Design of
Microgrid
Installation of
Solar Microgrid
Training of
Villagers on
Grid
Maintenance
Monthly
Reporting of
Grid
Uptime/Downti
me
Impact
Assessment

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Villages are identified through local contacts as there is no database or
survey details available. The team treks sometimes for 10-12 days to
reach Villages or need to drive on un- motorable roads
Village Recce & Identification

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It’s important to have the community as well local leadership buy in before
Solar microgrid installation. The process also includes educating villagers on
the benefits of using Solar and its long term affect
Village Mobilization & Awareness on Solar

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Leadership Buy-in & NOC

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A VEMC (Village Electricity Management Committee) is formed that looks
after the upkeep and scalability of grid. Every villager contributes a
monthly rental which goes into a Joint account opened by the villagers
Joint Bank Account

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Grid Material Transportation – Rough Terrain

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Solar Grid Installation – Tourists/Volunteers

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Villagers offering the traditional Buddhist ‘Khatak’, on the Solar Charge
Controller for the Long Life of system.
Religion & Science

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Villagers experiencing Lighting for the first time

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Sumda Chenmo, Ladakh
17 August, 2014 19.40 pm

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Sumda Chenmo, Ladakh
18 August, 2014 19.40 pm

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Village – Umlung Electrified at 16000ft

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10 Villages Electrified
2000 Lives Impacted

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Local Handicrafts – Woolen & Pashmina Products
GHE also promotes and creates market linkage for the Local handicrafts that
are being manufactured at these villages.
The Solar LED lights increases the working hours of the village artisans.

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Income Generation – Village Home Stay

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Energy Efficiency – DC Products
BLDC Fan
7W
with regulator
12V/24V DC
DC HD LED TV
21” TV – 20W
Inbuilt Speaker
12V/24V DC
DC LED
3W – 430 Lumens
B22/E27 Casing
12V/24V DC

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Let there be Light!
Paras Loomba
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