shortnote by MGP's drive for solar power in sitapur
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MGP was set up in 2010 by Nikhil Jaisinghani and Brian Shaad, both from the United States. To date, the company has given people in 35 villages in Sitapur district, including Thigra, access to electricity through its solar microgrids. The electricity is more expensive than state-supplied power, but the villagers don't mind - they're just happy to have it.
MGP's microgrids are standalone devices. They consist of two solar panels of 120 volts each and two batteries that store power. Each microgrid generates enough electricity to power 35 households for seven hours every evening. The power that is generated is sufficient to run low wattage appliances such as lights and mobile chargers. The villagers pay the company Rs 100 each month for their consumption.