Forbes India | Jan 21, 2012

by Mitu Jayashankar

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“Harish Hande says small-scale, stand-alone solar installations are a better way of reaching poor, remote villages. That’s why he wants to seed and mentor local enterprises in this field.

Harish Hande
Profile: MD of solar lamps company Selco Solar
His New Mission:
A fund that will seed other enterprises in sustainable energy
His Aim:
Replicate Selco’s experience and share best practices, technical knowhow and field experience
The Method:
• Look for entrepreneurs in states (Bihar, MP, WB, Rajasthan) where Selco is not present
• Selco’s senior management will mentor and groom these
entrepreneurs
• Raise money from philanthropic foundations and high net worth individuals around the world.”

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