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{{Short description|Distributed energy company in Haryana, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox company
| name = OMC Power
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| type = [[Private Limited]]
| industry = [[Distributed energy|Distributed Energy]], [[Solar power|Solar Power]]
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| founded = 2011
| founder = Rohit Chandra, Sushil Jiwarajka, and Anil Raj
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| hq_location_city = [[Gurgaon]]
| hq_location_country = [[India]]
| area_served = [[India]]
| key_people = Rohit Chandra (Managing Director & CEO)
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| website = {{URL|https://www.omcpower.com}}
| footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |title=OMC Power |url=https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/gsma_resources/omc-power/ |website=Mobile for Development |publisher=[[GSMA]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=OMC Power Private Limited |url=https://www.crisil.com/mnt/winshare/Ratings/RatingList/RatingDocs/OMCPowerPrivateLimited_April%2014,%202021_RR_269178.html |website=Crisil.com |publisher=[[CRISIL]]}}</ref>
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'''OMC Power''' is a [[distributed energy]] company headquartered in [[Gurgaon]], [[Haryana]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SunEdison inks pact with Omnigrid |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/SunEdison-inks-pact-with-Omnigrid/article60350413.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=10 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=In energy starved Indian villages, solar mini-grids light the way |url=https://www.livemint.com/Industry/vgM8Bax3zHRywTWIdT62pO/In-energy-starved-Indian-villages-solar-minigrids-light-th.html |website=Mint |date=3 April 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Millions in New Investment Cap Record Year for Beyond the Grid Solar Markets |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/millions-in-new-investment-cap-record-year-for-beyond-the-grid-solar-markets_b_6036928 |website=HuffPost |language=en |date=23 October 2014}}</ref>

It develops solar-powered microgrids and decentralized clean energy systems, primarily across rural areas of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Krishna |first1=R. Jai |title=Renewable Energy Powers Up Rural India |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/renewable-energy-powers-up-rural-india-1438193488 |website=WSJ |date=29 July 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Revolution@25kmph |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/work/revolution25kmph/article7460278.ece |website=BusinessLine |language=en |date=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Microgrids lift villages out of dark age |url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Microgrids-lift-villages-out-of-dark-age |website=Nikkei Asia |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=25 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925064746/https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Microgrids-lift-villages-out-of-dark-age |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==
OMC Power was founded in 2011 by Rohit Chandra, Sushil Jiwarajka, and Anil Raj with their own funds in [[Gurgaon]], [[Haryana]]. Till 2024, The company has set up over 400 microgrids in eighteen districts of Uttar Pradesh, with capacities ranging from 36 to 50 kW.<ref>{{cite web |title=Light club |url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/enterprise/light-club/100399 |website=Fortuneindia |language=en |date=9 July 2015}}</ref>

In January 2015, OMC Power with other giants of [[Renewable energy]] signed a letter to [[Barack Obama]] to collaborate with Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] to develop a "Power India" initiative.<ref>{{cite web |title='Obama, PM Modi can work to develop power initiative' |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/obama-pm-modi-can-work-to-develop-power-initiative/articleshow/46008753.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=28 January 2015}}</ref>

In 2016, The [[Rockefeller Foundation]], an American private foundation and philanthropic medical research organization partnered with OMC Power for construction and setup of 100 minigrids and community activities in rural [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Peralta |first1=Joseph |title=Renewable Energy for India: A New Deal Could Impact 250 Million People |url=https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/perspective/renewable-energy-for-india-a-new-deal-could-impact-250-million-people/ |website=The Rockefeller Foundation |date=6 April 2016 |access-date=25 September 2024 |archive-date=14 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114225204/https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/insights/perspective/renewable-energy-for-india-a-new-deal-could-impact-250-million-people/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rockefeller Foundation pledges $75 million to light up 1,000 villages |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/rockefeller-foundation-pledges-75-million-to-light-up-1000-villages/articleshow/46933976.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=15 April 2015}}</ref>

In 2017, OMC Power collaborated with Japanese company [[Mitsui & Co.]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Mitsui set to pick up stake in OMC Power |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/uUfsa28BBfhamhvHyl8ROM/Mitsui-set-to-pick-up-stake-in-OMC-Power.html |website=Livmint |date=30 August 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=OMC raises USD 12M funding and Impact Contribution to Renewable Energy based Access to Promote Reliable Energy in Rural India - ET EnergyWorld |url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/omc-raises-usd-12m-funding-and-impact-contribution-to-renewable-energy-based-access-to-promote-reliable-energy-in-rural-india/86003611 |website=ETEnergyworld |language=en}}</ref>

In May 2022, Japanese company [[Chubu Electric Power]] bought some stake from OMC Power at an agreed cost of 5 billion yen ($39 million).<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan's Chubu Electric to buy stake in India's rural renewable energy service company OMC Power |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/japans-chubu-electric-to-buy-stake-in-indias-rural-renewable-energy-service-company-omc-power/articleshow/91914944.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=31 May 2022}}</ref> And in November 2024, Chubu Electric expanded its investment in OMC Power to boost energy transition in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chubu Electric Japan Expands Investment in OMC Power to boost energy transition in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/japans-chubu-electric-to-buy-stake-in-indias-rural-renewable-energy-service-company-omc-power/articleshow/91914944.cms |website=Economictimes |language=en}}</ref>

In December 2024, [[Jakson Group]] partnered with OMC Power for 50 MW solar projects worth 200 Cr.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jakson Group bags 50 MW solar rooftop project worth Rs 200 cr from OMC Power |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/jakson-group-bags-50-mw-solar-rooftop-project-worth-rs-200-cr-from-omc-power/articleshow/116802037.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=30 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Jakson Group partners with OMC Power for 50 MW solar project worth Rs 200 Cr |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/business/jakson-group-partners-with-omc-power-for-50-mw-solar-project-worth-rs-200-cr |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref>

In May 2025, OMC Power completed a Rs 200 crore solar rooftop funding with Aerem Solutions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aerem, OMC Power unlock Rs 2 Billion for solar rooftop funding |url=https://www.constructionworld.in/energy-infrastructure/power-and-renewable-energy/aerem--omc-power-unlock-rs-2-billion-for-solar-rooftop-funding/73346 |website=Constructionworld.in |language=en}}</ref> And [[Honda]]'s Clean Energy Storage partnered with OMC Power in October 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Patil |first1=Randhir |title=OMC Power targeting 1 GWp RE capacity, attracts investment from Honda |url=https://bioenergytimes.com/omc-power-targeting-1-gwp-re-capacity-attracts-investment-from-honda/ |website=BioEnergy Times |date=27 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mobile Power Pack {{!}} Business and Innovation {{!}} Honda Global |url=https://global.honda/en/mobilepowerpack/news/20260217_topics/ |website=Honda Global |language=en}}</ref>

In March 2026, Japan’s [[Kansai Electric Power Company|Kansai Transmission and Distribution]] acquired a 10% stake in OMC Power to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Japan's KTD enters Indian energy market, picks 10% stake in OMC Power |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/japans-ktd-enters-indian-energy-market-picks-10-stake-in-omc-power/articleshow/129543054.cms |website=The Economic Times |date=13 March 2026}}</ref>

==Operations==
OMC Power started its [[distributed energy]] operations in 2012 from rural areas of Indian state [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Till 2024 It is operational in 400 villages.<ref>{{cite web |title=Minigrids: the next energy access beacon |url=https://www.gatewayhouse.in/minigrids-the-next-energy-access-beacon/ |website=Gateway House |language=en |date=13 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Micro-grid firms look to govt for support |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/microgrid-firms-look-to-govt-for-support/article7028703.ece |website=BusinessLine |language=en |date=24 March 2015}}</ref>

In 2023, OMC started a new vertical providing solar services in the Healthcare segment. It started with [[King George's Medical University|KGMU, Lucknow]] and has scaled up to 9 medical colleges with capacity of 1MW+ in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=KGMU signs MoU for 1MW solar power plant |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/kgmu-signs-mou-for-1mw-solar-power-plant-101676664318958.html |website=Hisndustan Times |date=18 February 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Privately run microgrids face challenges in rural areas |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/story/power-microgrids-electricity-supply-to-rural-areas-challenges-144347-2015-01-19 |website=Business Today |language=en |date=19 January 2015}}</ref>

==Footnotes==
*[https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/gsma%20resources/omc-power/ A Research & Analysis Report] by [[GSMA]]
*[https://www.crisil.com/mnt/winshare/Ratings/RatingList/RatingDocs/OMCPowerPrivateLimited_April%2014,%202021_RR_269178.html Detailed Analysis & Rating Report] by [[CRISIL]]

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.omcpower.com/ OMC Power]
* [https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/ Rockefeller Foundation]

[[Category:Companies based in Gurgaon]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 2011]]
[[Category:Solar energy companies]]
[[Category:Renewable energy companies of India]]
[[Category:Renewable resource companies established in 2011]]
[[Category:2011 establishments in Haryana]]

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