Section 01
The Dual Crisis: Energy Poverty + Mobility Poverty
The 789 million people still without electricity and the 1.2 billion in rural areas without reliable transport are not separate problems — they are the same population, experiencing compounding disadvantage. Solving energy without solving mobility leaves agricultural value chains broken. Solving mobility without clean energy perpetuates fuel dependence.
Energy Access Gap
- 789M people have no electricity access (IEA 2023)
- 570M are in Sub-Saharan Africa — 43% of SSA population
- South Asia: 30M still unconnected (India/BD/Nepal/SL gap)
- Grid extension: $2,000–5,000 per rural household; uneconomic beyond 5km
- Diesel genset alternative: $0.40–0.80/kWh — 8× solar MiniGrid cost
- MiniGrid solar: $0.05–0.12/kWh once operational — but requires load anchor
Last-Mile Mobility Gap
- 1 billion rural farmers lack reliable farm-to-market transport
- Post-harvest losses: 20–40% due to transport failure (IFAD)
- Petrol motorbike/tuk-tuk OPEX: $80–140/month in SSA
- ICE three-wheeler in India: ₹8,000–12,000/month fuel cost
- Rural roads: 60–70% unpaved — standard EVs fail in wet conditions
- Women-led small businesses: disproportionately affected by transport cost
The MiniGrid Profitability Trap
- MiniGrid load factor: often <25% (night-time household lighting only)
- Surplus solar power wasted 8am–5pm — grid operators lose revenue
- Low load factor = higher per-kWh tariff = reduced affordability = lower uptake
- Chicken-and-egg: won't invest in MiniGrid without customers; no customers without grid
- eATV charging as daytime anchor load solves this — 2–4 kWh/vehicle/day absorbed
- Productive use anchors increase MiniGrid IRR from 8% to 18–24% (ESMAP studies)
Why Now? The Convergence Moment
- LiFePO4 cell cost: $80/kWh in 2024 — 85% reduction since 2012
- Solar PV module cost: $0.18/W in 2024 — below $0.10/W by 2027
- India EV policy: FAME-II, PM E-Drive — ₹10,900 crore deployment
- Africa: AfDB $25B energy access commitment; ECREEE MiniGrid scale-up
- Bangladesh: National EV Policy 2023 — target 30% EV penetration by 2030
- Digital payment rails: M-PESA, UPI, bKash enabling PAYG models at village scale
Section 02
The eATV MiniGrid Nexus Model
Our model deploys electric utility ATVs (eATVs) as both the productive-use anchor load for solar MiniGrids and the last-mile logistics vehicle for rural agricultural supply chains. Each eATV is a revenue-generating asset that simultaneously increases MiniGrid viability and replaces diesel mobility costs.
⚡ eATV MiniGrid System Architecture — Energy & Value Flow
Fig. 1 — eATV MiniGrid Nexus system architecture showing bidirectional energy, charging, and revenue flows between solar generation, battery storage, charging infrastructure, eATV fleet, and productive-use applications.
Solar MiniGrid
5–50 kWp per node; BESS 20–150 kWh; smart metering; IoT-connected
Charging Hub
4× DC fast-charge ports; PAYG via M-PESA/UPI; battery swap option
eATV Fleet
3–10 vehicles per node; cargo + passenger; GPS-tracked; solar-assisted
Digital Platform
Ride-booking; fleet management; PAYG energy; IoT telematics dashboard
AgriLogistics
Farm-to-market last-mile; cold-chain capable; post-harvest loss reduction
PAYG Finance
Asset-backed lending; mobile money collateral; graduated ownership
Section 03
Sub-Saharan Africa — Market Analysis
SSA remains the world's largest energy-access gap, with 570 million people unconnected. The region's vast agricultural economy and rapid mobile-money adoption create ideal conditions for the eATV MiniGrid model. Priority markets: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal.
Market Opportunity — SSA
- Addressable market: 10,000+ MiniGrid sites needed across SSA (IRENA)
- eATV fleet potential: 50,000–100,000 vehicles (10 per site average) by 2030
- Market size: $3.2B combined MiniGrid + eATV charging revenue TAM
- Kenya: 12,000 off-grid villages; 400+ MiniGrid sites operational (KPLC data)
- Tanzania: 56% rural electrification gap; REA MiniGrid program — 2,000 sites target
- Nigeria: 100M without power; REA NBET Grid program — significant eATV opportunity
- Ethiopia: 65% off-grid; 3,000 MiniGrid target under UEAP
- Ghana: PURC MiniGrid regulatory framework — most investor-friendly SSA regulator
eATV Vehicle — SSA Specification
- Priority form factor: 3-wheel electric cargo trike (Bajaj RE-style) — locally understood
- Payload: 300–500 kg cargo (maize, cassava, market goods)
- Drive: 1.5–3 kW rear hub motor; 48V/40Ah LiFePO4 (swappable)
- Range: 60–80 km loaded; 100 km unloaded
- Terrain: All-season laterite, gravel, and dirt — 150mm ground clearance min.
- Charging: 4–6 hours from MiniGrid DC fast charge; solar-assisted top-up
- Price target: $2,500–4,000 FOB (upgrades from Section 1 included)
- PAYG terms: $35–50/month lease (own in 48 months)
| Country | Off-Grid Population | MiniGrid Policy | EV Regulation | Mobile Money | Priority Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 12M (25%) | Strong — EPRA MiniGrid Regs 2018 | EV Roadmap 2022; zero duty on EVs | M-PESA 86% penetration | ★★★★★ Tier 1 |
| Tanzania | 35M (56%) | REA MiniGrid program; tariff support | Draft EV Policy 2023 | Vodacom M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa | ★★★★☆ Tier 1 |
| Nigeria | 100M (50%) | REA Rural Electrification Fund | National EV Policy 2022 | Opay, Flutterwave USSD | ★★★★☆ Tier 1 |
| Ethiopia | 70M (65%) | UEAP MiniGrid — 3,000 target | No formal EV policy yet | Telebirr (state telecom) | ★★★☆☆ Tier 2 |
| Ghana | 8M (25%) | PURC MiniGrid Regs — investor-friendly | EV policy draft in progress | MTN Mobile Money 70% | ★★★★☆ Tier 1 |
| Senegal / ECOWAS | 10M (63% rural) | ECREEE MiniGrid framework | ECOWAS EV roadmap 2025 | Orange Money, Wave | ★★★☆☆ Tier 2 |
| Uganda | 36M (83%) | ERA licensing; GET FiT program | EV tax waiver (Finance Act 2023) | MTN MoMo, Airtel Money | ★★★★☆ Tier 1 |
SSA Competitive Moat: The Local Assembly Advantage
Kenya (Nairobi), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), and Nigeria (Lagos/Ogun) all have nascent EV assembly ecosystems (BasiGo, Roam, Ampersand, Spiro). Our model targets assembly partnerships with these local players — importing semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits and assembling locally. This avoids import duties of 25–35% on fully-built vehicles, creates local jobs, enables community ownership co-operatives, and creates a servicing network essential for rural fleet uptime.
Section 04 — EXPANDED
South Asia — Market Analysis & Expansion Strategy
South Asia presents a qualitatively different opportunity from SSA: larger industrial base, more advanced regulatory frameworks (especially India), higher population density, and a massive existing three-wheeler / cargo vehicle market ripe for electrification. The challenge is more about navigating regulatory complexity and competitive incumbents than building from scratch.
🇮🇳 India — Anchor Market
- Off-grid population: 15–30M (remote Northeast, islands, tribal areas)
- Rural three-wheeler market: 800,000 units/year — fastest-growing EV segment
- FAME-II subsidy: ₹10,000–15,000 per EV (three-wheeler cargo)
- PM E-DRIVE: ₹10,900 crore 2024 — ₹2,000 crore for e3W cargo
- State subsidies: Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka — additional ₹30,000–50,000
- MiniGrid policy: No dedicated MiniGrid policy — solar-diesel hybrid farms via RE programs
- Target geography: Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh tribal districts; Northeast (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya); Sundarbans; Lakshadweep
- Key partners: EESL, RESCO operators, Husk Power, OMC Power, SELCO
- Vehicle candidates: Mahindra Treo, Piaggio Ape E-City, Euler HiLoad — or TrikeXplor upgraded variant
🇧🇩 Bangladesh — High Priority
- Off-grid: 30M (Chars, Haors, coastal islands — Chittagong Hill Tracts)
- Existing EV culture: 3M+ battery-powered electric rickshaws (ERVs) already operating
- Charging: 90% informal grid-charging — MiniGrid solar upgrade is urgent need
- National EV Policy 2023: 30% EV target by 2030; import duty exemption for EV components
- IDCOL MiniGrid: 227 solar MiniGrid sites operational (2024) — scaling to 500+
- bKash penetration: 70M+ registered users — PAYG vehicle financing highly feasible
- Key risk: Cyclone/flood terrain requires IP67+ vehicle sealing and high ground clearance
- Opportunity: Replace diesel Nosimon/Leguna tractors on Chars with solar-charged eATVs — direct economic impact for 5M+ farmers
🇳🇵 Nepal — Mountainous Niche
- Geography: 75% mountainous — requires high ground clearance (200mm+), four-wheel traction
- Existing market: 55% EV penetration in new three-wheeler sales (2024) — highest in South Asia
- Hydropower base: Abundant low-cost electricity (₹4–6/kWh) — no solar needed for urban
- Rural gap: High-altitude villages (above 2,500m) — solar + battery storage essential
- Fit: eATV specifically suited to steep tracks inaccessible to standard three-wheelers
- Policy: NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) supportive; import duty 10% on EV kits
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Emerging Market
- Post-crisis recovery: 2022 fuel crisis accelerated EV adoption — 140% YoY increase
- Off-grid: Northern and Eastern provinces — 8% without reliable grid
- Agricultural belt: Dry Zone (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa) — paddy and vegetable logistics need
- EV policy: Import tax exemption for EVs under Rs. 6M; CEFPF green financing available
- MiniGrid: CEB rural electrification program — 150+ off-grid communities
- Opportunity: Plug into existing SLSEA solar program — add eATV charging as productive-use layer
South Asia — Technical Specifications & Adaptations
| Feature | India (Plains) | India (NE/Islands) | Bangladesh (Chars) | Nepal (Mountain) | Sri Lanka (Dry Zone) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 48V/1.5kW rear hub | 72V/3kW mid-drive 4WD | 48V/1.5kW + solar roof | 72V/3kW 4WD + regen | 48V/1.5kW rear hub |
| Battery | 48V/40Ah LiFePO4 | 72V/60Ah (swappable) | 48V/40Ah IP68 sealed | 72V/60Ah heated pack | 48V/30Ah LiFePO4 |
| Ground clearance | 150mm min. | 180mm (forested tracks) | 200mm (monsoon floods) | 220mm+ (boulder paths) | 150mm standard |
| Suspension | A-arm + Gabriel coilover | A-arm 200mm travel | High-travel trailing arm | Long-travel A-arm 4WD | Standard A-arm |
| Waterproofing | IP54 (dry season) | IP65 (monsoon) | IP67 (char flooding) | IP65 (snowmelt) | IP54 standard |
| Payload | 300–400 kg | 200–300 kg | 300–500 kg (paddy) | 150–250 kg (steep) | 300–400 kg |
| MiniGrid size | 10–30 kWp per node | 5–15 kWp (island) | 5–20 kWp | 5–10 kWp + hydro | 10–25 kWp |
| PAYG platform | UPI / Aadhaar ID | UPI + offline fallback | bKash / Nagad | eSewa / FonePay | LankaQR / bank transfer |
| Local assembly partner | Euler, Piaggio Ape, OSM EV | DRDO / THDC collab | Runner Automobiles, Walton | Safa Tempo Association | LAUGFS, MAS Holdings EV |
| Key regulatory ref. | CMVR, AIS-138, FAME-II | Northeast EV Mission | BRTA EV Category 2023 | NEA EV Technical Spec | SLV Act + SLSEA Solar |
Bangladesh — The Char/Haor Opportunity: A Priority Case
Bangladesh's 100+ riverine char islands and haor wetlands house 5–8 million people who farm paddy, lentils, and mustard but lose 25–40% of their harvest due to transport failure at water-level fluctuation. Current diesel-powered Nosimon tractors (locally-built bamboo and metal vehicles) cost $0.80–1.20/km to operate. An IP67-sealed eATV charged from a 10 kWp floating solar MiniGrid (already pioneered by Grameen Shakti and IDCOL) operating at $0.12–0.15/km would generate $300–400/year net saving per farmer household — equivalent to 15–20% income increase. PAYG financing at $35/month (48-month term) is within reach for char farmers earning $150–250/month. Runner Automobiles (Bangladesh's largest EV manufacturer) and Walton Hi-Tech Industries are immediate local assembly partnership targets.
Section 05
Technical Specifications — eATV Platform
The eATV platform is designed as a modular, upgradeable utility vehicle that combines lessons from the TrikeXplor critique (Section 1 report) with SSA/South Asia terrain requirements. Three variants address different market segments.
| Specification | eATV Lite Plains / paved-plus |
eATV Pro Rural all-terrain |
eATV 4×4 Mountain / offroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base platform | Upgraded trike / e3W | Custom tubular spaceframe | Custom 4-wheel UTV frame |
| Frame material | ERW steel (upgraded) | DOM/4130 Cr-Mo spaceframe | DOM 4130 Cr-Mo full cage |
| Roll cage | 1.75" DOM triangulated | 1.75" DOM UTV-spec ROPS | 2" DOM certified ROPS + harness |
| Motor(s) | 1× 48V/1.5kW hub | 2× 48V/1.5kW rear hubs | 4× 72V/1.5kW in-wheel 4WD |
| Max power | 1.5 kW | 3 kW | 6 kW (peak 10 kW) |
| Battery | 48V/40Ah LiFePO4 | 48V/60Ah LiFePO4 swappable | 72V/80Ah LiFePO4 swappable |
| BMS | Daly passive 48V/30A | JBD active balance 48V/60A | CAN bus active, regen capable |
| Range (loaded) | 60 km | 80 km | 100 km (regen boost) |
| Suspension (front) | Gabriel 3W strut A-arm | Custom A-arm + coilover 150mm | A-arm 200mm travel + ARB |
| Suspension (rear) | Trailing arm + coilover | Trailing A-arm + coilover | Independent rear A-arm 200mm |
| Brakes | Uno Minda 3W caliper 190mm | Hayes ATV 2-piston 220mm | Brembo UTV 4-piston 240mm |
| Ground clearance | 150mm | 180mm | 220mm (adjustable lift kit) |
| Waterproofing | IP54 | IP65 | IP67 (full submersion 1m/30min) |
| Payload capacity | 300 kg | 400 kg | 250 kg (terrain trade-off) |
| Solar panel (roof) | Optional 100W | Standard 200W foldable | Standard 300W fixed roof |
| Telematics | GPS + SIM (basic) | GPS + IMU + regen monitor | Full IoT: GPS, IMU, V2G, CAN |
| Estimated FOB cost | $2,800–3,500 | $4,500–6,000 | $7,500–10,000 |
| PAYG (48 months) | $45–55/month | $75–95/month | $130–160/month |
| Target markets | India plains, Bangladesh, SL | India NE, SSA priority, Nepal valley | Nepal mountain, SSA highland, India tribal |
⚡ Battery Swap as MiniGrid V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Architecture
The swappable 48V/60Ah LiFePO4 pack (eATV Pro) is designed to double as a mobile energy storage unit. When the eATV is parked at the MiniGrid charging hub overnight, the battery pack connects via a bidirectional DC-DC interface, allowing the MiniGrid operator to use vehicle batteries as additional distributed storage during peak evening load (6pm–10pm). This V2G architecture increases effective BESS capacity by 40–80% without capital investment in fixed battery banks — a critical economic improvement for MiniGrid operators facing 4pm–8pm evening peak demand from households. Each eATV fleet of 5 vehicles adds 300 kWh of distributed storage per node. Fleet operators receive a grid-balancing payment from the MiniGrid operator (₹0.50–1.00/kWh discharged into grid) — creating an additional revenue stream.
Section 06
Business Model — Revenue Streams & Unit Economics
The eATV MiniGrid Nexus generates revenue across four interlocking streams. No single stream depends on the others, but all four together create a defensible, multi-layered business that improves with scale.
Stream 1: EV Charging Revenue
Tariff per kWh
$0.12–0.18
Avg. kWh/vehicle/day
2.5 kWh
Vehicles per node (avg.)
6 vehicles
Daily charging revenue
$1.80–2.70
Annual (per node)
$650–990
Stream 2: PAYG Vehicle Lease
Lease per vehicle/month
$45–95
Vehicles per node
6 vehicles
Default rate (PAYG model)
8–12%
Monthly gross revenue
$270–570
Annual (per node)
$3,240–6,840
Stream 3: AgriLogistics Fees
Platform fee per trip
$0.50–1.20
Trips per vehicle/day
3–5 trips
Platform share
15% of trip fee
Daily platform revenue
$1.35–5.40
Annual (per node)
$2,950–11,800
Stream 4: V2G Grid Balancing
V2G discharge per vehicle/day
3–5 kWh
Grid balancing payment
$0.05–0.08/kWh
Eligible vehicles per node
4 vehicles
Daily V2G revenue
$0.60–1.60
Annual (per node)
$220–580
💰 Combined Unit Economics — Single MiniGrid Node (6 eATVs, 15 kWp Solar)
CAPEX: MiniGrid (15 kWp + BESS 30 kWh + Charging hub)
$28,000–38,000
CAPEX: 6× eATV Pro (FOB + upgrades + local assembly)
$27,000–36,000
CAPEX: Platform / IoT / PAYG system
$3,000–5,000
Total CAPEX per node
$58,000–79,000
Annual Revenue (Streams 1–4 combined)
$7,060–20,210
OPEX (maintenance, data, support) — 18% of revenue
(1,270–3,640)
Net Operating Income per node
$5,790–16,570
Payback period (blended scenario)
5.5–7.5 years
Project IRR (25-year life, blended)
16–22%
Carbon Credit Uplift — Voluntary Carbon Market Revenue
Each eATV displacing a diesel tuk-tuk saves approximately 1.8–2.4 tCO₂e/year. At current voluntary carbon market prices ($8–15/tCO₂ for Verified Carbon Standard cookstove/clean energy projects), a fleet of 6 eATVs generates $86–216/year in carbon credits — not transformative but meaningful additional upside. At Scale (100 nodes = 600 vehicles), carbon revenue reaches $86,000–216,000/year. AFOLU (Agriculture, Forestry, Land Use) stacking methodology (post-harvest waste reduction → methane avoidance) can further uplift this. Verified by Gold Standard or Verra VCS for institutional buyers.
Section 07
Financial Projections — 5-Year Scale Plan
Projections based on a combined SSA + South Asia deployment starting with 3 pilot nodes in Year 1, scaling to 100 nodes by Year 3, and 500 nodes by Year 5. Node economics above used as baseline.
| Metric | Year 1 (Pilot) | Year 2 (Early Scale) | Year 3 (Growth) | Year 4 (Scale) | Year 5 (Mature) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodes operational | 3 | 15 | 65 | 200 | 500 |
| eATVs deployed | 18 | 90 | 390 | 1,200 | 3,000 |
| Total CAPEX deployed | $240K | $1.2M | $5.2M | $16M | $40M |
| Annual gross revenue | $45K | $290K | $1.4M | $5.5M | $15M |
| EBITDA margin | (loss) | 12% | 28% | 38% | 44% |
| Carbon credits revenue | $3.5K | $18K | $84K | $270K | $650K |
| People gaining energy access | 9,000 | 45,000 | 195,000 | 600,000 | 1.5M |
| Farmer households benefitting | 1,800 | 9,000 | 39,000 | 120,000 | 300,000 |
| Cumulative CO₂ avoided (tCO₂e) | 40 | 240 | 1,200 | 5,000 | 18,000+ |
| Funding requirement | $350K (seed) | $1.5M (Series A) | $6M (Series B) | $20M (Project fin.) | Green bonds / DFI |
SDG Impact Alignment
SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 7: Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work
SDG 9: Industry & Innovation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships
Section 08
Deployment Roadmap — Phased Expansion
A disciplined phased rollout prioritizes learning from pilots, regulatory engagement, and local partner development before capital-intensive scale-up.
1
Pilot Phase
Year 1 · 3 nodes
- Node 1: Kenya (Kisumu rural — KPLC-adjacent grid)
- Node 2: Bangladesh (IDCOL MiniGrid partnership — Char district)
- Node 3: India (Husk Power site — Jharkhand tribal belt)
- 6 eATV Pro per node — local assembly in Nairobi/Dhaka/Patna
- Open-source IoT platform deployment (Traccar + custom BMS)
- 18-month data collection: charging utilisation, trip economics, default rates
- Funding: $350K seed + $100K impact grant (IKEA Foundation / Shell Foundation)
2
Early Scale
Year 2 · 15 nodes
- Expand Kenya +4 nodes (Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori)
- Tanzania pilot node (Mwanza lakeside agricultural belt)
- India +4 nodes (Assam, Manipur, Odisha coastal)
- Nepal +1 (Pokhara valley agri-logistics pilot)
- Introduce battery-swap service (4-station hub per node)
- V2G pilot: 2 nodes → grid balancing revenue validation
- PAYG platform: integrate bKash + UPI + M-PESA into single SDK
- Series A: $1.5M (Acumen Fund, Energy Access Ventures)
3
Growth Phase
Year 3 · 65 nodes
- Nigeria launch: 8 nodes (Kano, Benue, Enugu agricultural zones)
- Ghana launch: 5 nodes (Northern Region MiniGrid program integration)
- Bangladesh scale: 12 nodes (IDCOL MiniGrid partnership formalised)
- Sri Lanka entry: 3 nodes (SLSEA + LAUGFS partnership)
- Introduce eATV Lite for India plains (mass-market PAYG)
- Cold-chain cargo module (insulated flatbed) for perishables
- Series B: $6M (ADB Ventures, FMO, Norfund)
4
Scale & DFI
Year 4–5 · 500 nodes
- Project finance model: each 20-node cluster as bankable asset
- Green bond issuance backed by eATV PAYG receivables
- Blended finance: AfDB, World Bank IFC, ADB co-invest in project SPVs
- Platform independence: white-label IoT/PAYG sold to MiniGrid operators
- eATV 4×4 launch: Nepal, Northeastern India, Eastern Africa highlands
- Agronomic data service: trip + yield data sold (anonymised) to CIMMYT, IFPRI
- Target: 1.5M people with energy access; 300,000 farmer households served
Section 09
Partnership Ecosystem
Success requires a layered ecosystem of energy operators, vehicle assemblers, financial institutions, digital platforms, and development finance institutions. Below are primary targets for partnership discussions.
🔋 MiniGrid Operators
🏭 Husk Power Systems (India/Tanzania)
⚡ IDCOL (Bangladesh)
☀️ OMC Power (India tribal)
🌍 PowerGen (Kenya/Tanzania)
🔆 SolarNow (Uganda/Rwanda)
🏗️ Nuru (DRC/Mozambique)
🌱 SELCO India (Karnataka)
🚗 Vehicle Assembly Partners
🇮🇳 Piaggio Ape / Mahindra Treo (India)
🇧🇩 Runner Automobiles (Bangladesh)
🇰🇪 BasiGo / Roam (Kenya)
🇳🇬 Spiro (Nigeria/Benin)
🇺🇬 Ampersand (Uganda)
🇳🇵 Safa Tempo (Nepal)
💰 Finance & PAYG Partners
📱 M-PESA / Safaricom (Kenya)
💳 bKash (Bangladesh)
🏦 SIDBI (India SME finance)
🌱 Acumen Fund (impact)
🌍 Energy Access Ventures
🏛️ ADB Ventures
🤝 FMO / Norfund (DFI)
🛠️ Component & Technology Partners
⚙️ Gabriel India (suspension)
🔩 Uno Minda (brakes/components)
🔋 Daly / JBD BMS
🌞 Victron Energy (MPPT)
📡 Jimi IoT (telematics)
⚡ Kelly Controllers (motor)
🔵 Waaree Solar (panels)
Call to Action — Pilot Site Partnership
We are seeking 3 pilot-site partners for Q3–Q4 2026 deployment: one MiniGrid operator in Kenya or Tanzania, one in Bangladesh (ideally IDCOL-affiliated), and one in rural India (Jharkhand, Odisha, or Northeast). Each partner provides the MiniGrid infrastructure and community access. We provide the eATV fleet (6 vehicles), charging hub integration, PAYG platform, IoT telematics, and 18-month operational support. Revenue sharing: 60% to MiniGrid operator / fleet riders, 25% to vehicle financing pool, 15% platform fee. Contact: sattal.cottonspace.com/eatv-minigrid
🔗 Related Reports in This Suite
- EMG-SSA-V001 Electric Cargo Vehicles as Productive-Use Anchors
Technical vehicle spec companion to this pitch — detailed engineering data for the eATV platform. - EMG-EVAL-020 EEP Africa Mini-Grid Portfolio Study
Portfolio evidence: mini-grid viability data and productive-use anchor load economics. - EMG-TECH-014 CCHHP for Rural Agro-Processing
Cold chain productive-use load that the eATV refrigerated logistics network serves. - EMG-NEX-004 The Decentralized Energy Nexus: Solar-Biomass-eATV
Biomass and biofuel co-generation integrating with the eATV charging infrastructure.