Solar

The GHEL Roof Top Solution is an on-grid solar energy system installed on the roof top of the buildings or shads. and managed by the company. In recent days the Government of Bangladesh has come up with a new regulation for promoting roof top solution through introducing net metering system.

Most solar lights turn on and turn off automatically by sensing outdoor light using solar panel voltage. Solar streetlights are designed to work throughout the night. Many can stay lit for more than one night if the sun is not in the sky for an extended period of time.

The lack of access to reliable energy source is currently the main impediment for rural development as that is way GHEL has already installed around 30,000 Solar Home Systems. Consequently, there is great potential for development of the renewable energy sector in the country and the interest among consumers is ever increasing, especially when the products are offered in conjunction with a microcredit.

The GHEL Mini Grid is an off-grid solar energy system installed and managed by the company and so far three such a Mini Grid plants have been set up by GHEL at Kutubdia, Char Kajol and Char Bishwash island. The GHEL Mini Grid is installed in those islands for supplying green energy to the villagers and local enterprises with a collective need of electricity of at least 100 KW.  GHEL Mini Grid energy is generating from solar energy and distributed to participating households. A power capacity of 100 KW can provide up to 500 households with 18 hours of electricity per day. 

The GHEL Solar lantern is a complete LED based solar lantern system. the lantern is charged by through a rechargeable battery connected to the power generating PV panel. The lantern itself is portable and designed for both indoor and outdoor use. the GHEL Solar lantern system includes a phone charger and has a duty cycle of minimum 5 hours per day.