<h1>Startup Brings Affordable Solar Energy to Remote Villages with Installment Payments and NGO Partnerships</h1> A startup based in Manipur has introduced solar energy solutions to remote hilly villages and island communities lacking reliable electricity. The enterprise sources solar equipment from outside the state and faces logistical challenges due to regional disruptions. It provides affordable solar panels and street lighting through partnerships with NGOs and microfinance institutions, allowing payment in installments. The initiative has improved living conditions by enabling extended work and study hours, safer homes, and quieter healthcare facilities. State power officials acknowledge solar energy as essential for off-grid areas inaccessible by conventional power lines. The company plans to expand its operations to neighboring states, addressing energy gaps in difficult terrains.