- Husk Power’s AI-driven energy platform aims to expand access to renewable energy across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Through the Powering Prosperity platform, Husk Power plans to deploy 2 GW of solar and battery storage systems, boosting clean energy growth and resilience.
Husk Power Systems has unveiled a major strategic initiative with its new AI-driven energy platform. This move marks a significant step in expanding clean energy access across the Global South. The announcement took place at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF), where Husk opened fundraising for its Series E round, aiming to raise $400 million in equity and debt.
The initiative, known as the Powering Prosperity platform, aims to deploy at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar and battery energy storage (BESS) by 2030. The company has already secured over $125 million. It currently provides electricity to more than 2.2 million people in India and Nigeria. Husk’s AI-driven energy platform showcases the company’s commitment to scaling renewable energy while reducing electricity costs and enhancing operational efficiency.
Husk’s updated distributed energy resources (DER) model targets three main customer segments: communities, commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, and households. Minigrids will continue supplying power to rural communities, both isolated and grid-connected. At the same time, C&I and residential customers will receive standalone rooftop or ground-mounted systems through turnkey EPC projects or long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). The platform will also offer energy solutions to schools, healthcare facilities, and public institutions.
Husk CEO and Co-Founder Manoj Sinha stated that the evolution reflects nearly a decade of operational experience. “Husk has become an AI-powered DER provider serving communities, households, and businesses. This opens opportunities to deploy 2 GW by 2030 and adapt DER solutions for emerging markets,” he said.
The Powering Prosperity platform relies on advanced digital architecture using predictive and agentic artificial intelligence. Predictive AI forecasts energy demand for every minigrid site, while agentic AI optimises generation assets every 30 minutes. These systems lower energy costs, improve the utilisation of renewable energy, and enhance service reliability.
Husk’s AI-driven energy platform also aligns with broader development goals. In Africa, it supports Mission 300, a joint initiative of the World Bank and the African Development Bank, aiming to electrify 300 million people by 2030. Community solar minigrids provide the most cost-effective solution for first-time electrification. In India, the platform helps meet the national goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
With its AI-driven energy platform and ambitious expansion plan, Husk Power aims to become a leading DER utility in emerging markets. The company plans to scale renewable energy access to millions over the next decade.