Democratizing access to energy is Solar’s fundamental charm. Self-reliance and absolute energy independence.

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Ten years in the Silicon Valley & NYC, at YC startups & large companies, along with an Electrical Engineering degree & certifications in solar energy have prepared me to take on this worthy challenge.

I’ll return home to Pakistan in April to design and sell solar + battery systems for the commercial & residential market. Piloting in Pakistan has advantages: a population nearing 200 mil, abundant sunshine, a widening electricity deficit (> 30%), & upfront payments in a cash based economy.

Taking the Uber/Tesla approach, I’ll target the premium market first. Unparalleled customer service, transparency (financial analysis, mobile apps for production & usage) & efficient system design are key to winning.

The product is simple and effective: hybrid inverters from Schneider or Voltronic along with Grade A solar panels & locally made batteries. Using PV Design SW to model the system, I’ll further educate customers.

This high quality approach, relevant experience & education, and a transparent attitude landed me 11 LOIs from residential & commercial customers in Islamabad in Dec ’15, before getting incorporated! That gave me confidence to pilot in Pakistan this summer (when demand & power outages will intensify, again). The goal is to convert LOIs to revenue & grow.

Access to energy and the internet is a fundamental human right in the modern era. Both have a compounding effect on improving quality of life. Energy comes first, and is my focus going forward. I’m so glad I found it.

I’ll post updates to this blog from Pakistan. Would love to hear your feedback and suggestions.