Expanding Solar Solutions Across Bengal
Bengal DRE bridges the gap between quality solar technology and last-mile energy access for tea garden workers, small tea growers, rural enterprises, homestays, and government bodies across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri.
REACH
Our Impact So Far
Indoor solar solutions deployed
Solar street lights installed
Solar pumps for irrigation
Solar insect trappers deployed
Districts covered
We help households, institutions, and enterprises access reliable, clean solar energy. Each product is selected for the specific conditions of North Bengal’s tea communities and rural settlements.
Home Light Solutions
Home Light Solutions
They reduce daily energy costs and keep homes safe after dark.
Galaxy4000 (Backup up to 72 hours High) Mode: 400 lumens / 5 hours Medium Mode: 150 lumens / 12 hours Low Mode: 35 lumens / 72 hours
Ranger3600 Wattage: 5W Backup: Up to 5 hours Front Light: Up to 5 hours Side Light: Up to 4 hours
Solar Torch Light
Reliable portable lighting for workers on night duty and in dark, forest-fringed areas, improving personal safety.
PNE 5C
50 lumens
Backup: Up to 4 hours
Solar Street Light
Illuminating black spots across labour lines and villages. Includes RMS-equipped units for remote monitoring.
Solar Pumps
Reliable irrigation for plantations, cutting dependence on fuel-powered pumps and reducing operational costs.
Solar Insect Trappers
Climate-smart pest management for tea cultivation with zero running costs, no chemicals.
Solar Rootop
On-grid and off-grid rooftop installations for homes, institutions, and Bought Leaf Factories. Net metering support available.
Solar Geyser
110 Litre solar water heating units for households and homestays, reliable hot water without recurring fuel costs.
Solar Dryer
Sustainable drying technology for tea processing, supporting higher-quality production across the value chain.
Please Note: All product specifications and technical metrics are provided directly by our verified network vendors.
What Solar Systems are deployed Across Communities?
Solar installations across Tea Garden Worker (TGW) and Small Tea Grower (STG) communities in three districts.
| Solar Solution | Darjeeling | Kalimpong | Jalpaiguri | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home light solutions (home light, study light, torch light) | 88 | 424 | 509 | 1,021 |
| Solar street lights (Amader Para Amader Samadhan & others) | 249 | 53 | 285 | 587 |
| Solar rooftop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Solar geyser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Solar Solution | Darjeeling | Kalimpong | Jalpaiguri | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar pump | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Solar insect trapper | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Home light solutions | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
Tea garden worker settlements across North Bengal face frequent power cuts and inadequate lighting. Bengal DRE addresses this through affordable home solar and community street lighting, starting where the need is greatest.
Home Light Solutions
1,021 households across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Jalpaiguri now have reliable solar home lighting, reducing daily energy costs.
Solar Street Lights
587 lights installed at black spots across labour lines and villages, improving safety and night-time mobility for entire communities.
Livelihood Impact
With reliable solar electricity, women can operate sewing machines or run small shops after dark, opening new income pathways.
Small tea grower settlements are often at the edge of the grid. Unreliable electricity limits agricultural productivity and raises costs. Bengal DRE deploys productive-use solar solutions that directly improve farm output and livelihoods.
Solar Pump
7 solar pumps installed in Jalpaiguri provide reliable irrigation, eliminating dependence on costly diesel pumps.
Solar Insect Trappers
4 units installed in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri offer climate-smart pest management — zero carbon, zero recurring costs.
Solar Dryers
Sustainable drying technology for tea processing, supporting higher-quality produce and better income for grower groups.
Solar Rooftops for Bought Leaf Factories (BLF)
Rooftop solar enables processing units to stabilise energy costs and transition toward green manufacturing.
Bengal DRE supports sustainable tourism in North Bengal, helping local hospitality businesses lower operational costs and attract eco-conscious travellers.
Solar Geysers (110 ltr)
Being installed in 2 homestays across Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong providing reliable hot water without increasing utility bills.
Solar Rooftop & Net Metering
Discussions ongoing with local hotels and hostels for rooftop solar adoption, enabling businesses to feed surplus power back into the grid.
Implementation initiated across 3 blocks for clean energy access in Panchayat offices, schools, and community spaces.
We connect communities to verified solar suppliers, guiding installations, and ensuring systems keep running long after deployment.
We partner only with verified solar providers to ensure high-performance solar panels, pumps, and systems.
Expert Technical Guidance
Specialised black spot identification, site assessments, and solar system planning tailored to your location.
15+ Solar Sathis providing ongoing operations and maintenance, backed by trained local electricians.
From Agri-PV pilots to climate-smart insect trappers, we bring the latest DRE solutions to North Bengal.
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Connect with our team to explore solar home systems, solar pumps, rooftop solar, and more for your household, farm, or enterprise.