AI Rising Podcast · 2025-06-23 · 30 min
What does it take to bring reliable, clean electricity to some of the world’s most underserved communities - and do it profitably? In this episode, we speak with Manoj Sinha , Co-founder and CEO of Husk Power Systems , a company that’s building the world’s largest network of AI-powered mini grids across India and Africa. Manoj takes us through his journey - from growing up in Bihar with limited access to electricity, to launching Husk with a bold mission: to make energy affordable, reliable, and 100% renewable for rural households and micro-enterprises. We dive deep into: How Husk uses machine learning to predict energy demand and optimize power generation Why AI is critical to scaling decentralized energy in emerging markets The economics behind their pay-as-you-go SaaS model What it takes to reduce energy delivery costs year after year The future of Virtual Power Plants , grid resilience, and India's climate goals
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