Top 7 Rural Area Energy startups

Jul 26, 2024 | By Alexander Gillet

These startups leverage innovative technologies such as solar power, microgrids, and energy-efficient solutions to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access to remote and underserved areas.
1
Country: USA | Funding: $164.5M
Husk is the leading net-zero energy company serving rural Africa and Asia and operator of the largest fleet of community solar minigrids.
2
Country: Netherlands | Funding: $29.4M
SolarNow provides solar energy and financing solutions in East Africa through its subsidiary. It offers solar home systems, electrical appliances, and power solutions that are designed to fit the needs of rural and urban households, entrepreneurs, and institutions.
3
Country: Nigeria | Funding: $28.6M
Rensource allows qualifying companies throughout Nigeria and West Africa to start selling Power-as-a-Service (PaaS) to their customers.
4
Country: Australia | Funding: $14.1M
Okra Solar is a modular energy startup that’s aiming to bring power to homes in rural areas via a plug-and-play solution that energy companies can easily deploy. The solution uses distributed energy technology that can bring micro-grids to rural communities via interconnected systems of solar panels and batteries.
5
Country: India | Funding: $1.2M
E-Hands Energy installs rooftops and hilltops with a range of solar, micro-wind turbines, hybrid solar-wind renewable energy and rural solar lighting solutions.
6
Country: India | Funding: $86K
AgriVijay is India's first curated Marketplace of Renewable Energy products Empowering Farmers & Rural households to fight Climate Change
7
Country: Congo
Owanga Solar is delivering clean energy solutions to Congo.
Editor: Alexander Gillet
Alexander Gillet is a senior editor for EnergyStartups. He has a deep background in energy sector and startups. Alexander graduated from Emlyon Business School, a leading French business school specialized in entrepreneurship. He has helped several non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting environmental education and sustainability and has written over 250 articles on energy technology for various websites. In his free time, Alexander enjoys yoga, camping and exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can contact Alexander at alexgillet(at)energystartups(dot)com