Survey results shows that demand for LED lights (bulb and tube light) continue to dominate, followed by space cooling appliances (BLDC ceiling and pedestal fans) and water purifiers. The demand for cooking and refrigeration continue to lie at the bottom of the appliance pyramid for households in this market. The other set of appliances offered in this segment includes water purifier, DC TV, solar lamps, mobile chargers, air coolers, solar AC, mixer grinder, induction stoves and refrigerators.

Key household appliances supplied by players in the off-grid market

Appliances AC/DC Power Requirement(W) After Sales Service Product Life (in years) Warranty (in years) Number of Suppliers
LED Bulb DC 3-9 W Yes 5 1-2 18
LED Tube light DC 5-10 W Yes 5-8 1-2 10
BLDC Ceiling Fan DC 24-30 W Yes 2-5 2 16
BLDC Pedestal Fan DC 13-33 W Yes 2-5 1-2 14
Water Purifier DC 46-60 W Yes 2-5 - 4
DC TV DC 40-60 W Yes 5+ 1-2 4
Solar Lamp DC 2-6 W Yes 3-5 1 2

Types of household appliances supplied by players in the off-grid market

Source: AEEE Analysis
*Units sold are converted into logarithmic scale