Raju Singh

Indian social entrepreneur pioneering solar energy solutions for marginalized communities

Raju Singh, a former engineer from Bihar, India, founded SuryaJyoti Energy Solutions in 2020 to address energy poverty. His modular solar systems, priced at just $50, provide lighting and mobile charging to over 1.2 million households across India's rural regions. The company's Pay-As-You-Go model allows villagers to purchase energy via mobile payments. In 2022, Singh expanded operations to Bangladesh and Nepal, creating a regional network of local technicians trained through his vocational program. His initiative has reduced kerosene usage by 60% in partner villages, earning recognition from the UNDP's Climate Innovation Awards. Raju's TEDx talk 'Lighting Up Darkness' (2023) has garnered over 2 million views.