Energizing a community

Because mesh-grids are flexible by design, they can be configured to energize an entire community. There’s the option to be an extension of an anchor load system, as well as energize sparse regions of a community and also include standalone households. We learn from our customers to ensure all configurations are viable for their projects.

More Than 80% Of Unenergized People Live In Sparse Areas

These are ideal for mesh-grids! Because of low-cost distribution, mesh-grids can be profitable even in communities with less than 1,000 households.

Hover over to visualize the population of off-grid communities in Nigeria:

Data from ESMAP and The World Bank

Catering to All Energy Needs in the Community: The Hub and Spoke Model

Deploy with DARES

The world's largest energy access program provides $750M grants to mesh-grid developers.

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Okra Mesh-Grids

A complete solution for energy access companies to energize off-grid households from low to high consumption end-users. Combining the best parts of mini-grids and SHS, provide reliable, productive energy, flexible enough to energize the hardest to reach areas, quickly.

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Okra Mesh-Grids

AC Output at every household

Power AC appliances that communities already have access to and can easily replace e.g. fans, TV, lights, freezers, electric stoves, mills and more.

Low voltage 50V DC Distribution

- Safe to install & maintain
- No need for NERC or NEMSA
- No need for ESMP submission
- Lower capex

Distributed generation and storage

- No need for land acquisition
- Most power is consumed where it is generated
- Reduced incentive of theft
- Flexible and scalable
- Continuous commissioning

Fast Deployment

No need for land acquisition for solar array. Safe extra low voltage DC distribution <60V DC means no need for NERC, NEMSA or ESMP approvals.

Flexible & High Impact

Household capacity can be easily upgraded over time. Low cost per connection means you can energize more communities with the same funding.

IoT Enabled

High resolution data is sent to the cloud for continuous monitoring.

High Power Output

Every household can access AC power, up to 3.6kW each.

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So many ways to Energize a community

Because mesh-grids are designed to be flexible, there are many ways in which a community can be energized. Here are a few of the most common examples we’ve seen deployed in the field, and we’re continuing to see new configurations all the time!