Jaipur, India
Polaris (formerly known as Gram Power (India) Pvt Ltd) is an energy technology company founded out of Berkeley, California. The company has developed disruptive smart grid technology to radically change the way electricity is supplied to and consumed by users. Their technology enables rural and urban consumers to get access to reliable and clean energy, control and optimize their electricity expenses using their phones, pay for power just like they purchase recharge coupons for cell phones, and interact with their power distribution companies like never before. Additionally, the technology helps eliminate theft, pilferage, or non-payment of power bills. Polaris is known for designing the lowest-cost smart meter in the world, the most advanced power distribution management technology, and a smart microgrid solution for energy access in remote areas. Notably, the company's technology was selected by NASA among the top 10 cleantech innovations around the world.
To date, Polaris has brought smart grids to 30 remote areas in rural India through their Smart Microgrid solution. The company is also bringing its technology to the national grid by managing power distribution with its technology for India's biggest private power distribution company. Additionally, Polaris is launching in Africa to bring energy to 1 million families. The company has strong funders from Europe and Silicon Valley, which support its mission of bringing the benefits of intelligent energy technology to rural and urban regions worldwide.
Founded in 2012, Polaris Smart Metering is poised to make a significant impact in the energy sector, with a focus on clean, reliable, and accessible power solutions for underserved communities globally.
