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Pioneers in DC Infrastructure Since 2022

The Future of Buildings
Runs on Direct Current

i-Mesh Solutions | DesignWithDC is India's leading DC Infrastructure and Smart Building consultancy — delivering native IoT-powered DC Lighting, DC Power, and Building Automation systems across India, the Middle East, USA, and Europe.

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30+
Projects Executed
<1%
Device Failure Rate
100%
Client Satisfaction
35+
Years of Innovation
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DC Infra & Smart Building Consultancy

End-to-end — from design & specification to commissioning and AMC

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Multi-Sector Project Portfolio

Commercial · Hospitality · Industrial · Government · Residential · Healthcare

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Global Expansion Underway

Middle East · USA · Europe · Africa — consultancy + product distribution

POE Lighting Market → USD 453M → USD 5.1B by 2032 (CAGR 25.4%) DC Microgrid Market → USD 28.9B (2025) → USD 140.7B by 2034 (CAGR 19.2%) India Smart Building Market → USD 14B+ by 2030 Open DC Alliance → 86+ members · 165% growth in 2 years DC Power Infrastructure → USD 34.9B (2025) → USD 59.9B by 2032 DesignWithDC → 30+ projects executed · India, USA & beyond POE Lighting Market → USD 453M → USD 5.1B by 2032 (CAGR 25.4%) DC Microgrid Market → USD 28.9B (2025) → USD 140.7B by 2034 (CAGR 19.2%) India Smart Building Market → USD 14B+ by 2030 Open DC Alliance → 86+ members · 165% growth in 2 years DC Power Infrastructure → USD 34.9B (2025) → USD 59.9B by 2032 DesignWithDC → 30+ projects executed · India, USA & beyond
Who We Are

India's DC Infrastructure & Smart Building Pioneer

i-Mesh Solutions, operating under the brand DesignWithDC.com, was founded in 2022 by Vinay Agarwal with a singular mission: to accelerate India's — and the world's — transition from AC to the cleaner, smarter, and more efficient world of Direct Current (DC) infrastructure.

Backed by 35+ years of group innovation in smart lighting, IoT, and building automation, we have built India's most experienced DC consultancy — designing, specifying, commissioning, and maintaining DC Lighting, DC Power Distribution, Smart Building Automation, and IoT-driven Energy Management Systems across commercial, government, industrial, hospitality, and residential sectors.

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Technology-First Consultancy

We are not resellers. We are engineers and consultants who specify the right DC technology for each project — from the ground up, system to device.

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Multi-OEM Platform

A curated ecosystem of global DC/PoE OEM partners — ensuring best-in-class technology access, supply resilience, and the right fit for every project type.

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End-to-End Delivery

Design → specification → tendering → commissioning → AMC. One accountable partner across the full DC infrastructure lifecycle.

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Global DC Standards Aligned

Aligned with EMerge Alliance (USA), Open DC Alliance (Europe/ZVEI), and Current/OS — our work meets and shapes global DC standards.

Our Journey: 1991 → 2026 & Beyond

1991

Group founded — Smart Lighting pioneer

Began as a systems integrator. Early expertise in IP-based lighting and building automation across government and public sector clients.

2004–2010

International expansion & Indo-Swiss JV

Extended reach across India and Middle East. Joint venture with Regent Lighting AG (Switzerland, 104-year heritage brand) to bring European smart lighting to India.

2017

Intercraft IOT — IP building automation at scale

End-to-end IP-based building automation for one of India's largest mixed-use commercial complexes — 5.5 million sq ft with 20,000+ IoT sensors and 60km of PoE Ethernet.

2022–2023

i-Mesh Solutions / DesignWithDC founded

India's first dedicated DC Infrastructure consultancy launched. First DC Lighting and DC Power projects commissioned. X-POE platform and multi-OEM ecosystem established.

2024–2025

Scale across sectors & geographies

30+ projects across commercial, government, industrial, hospitality, residential, and healthcare sectors in India and USA. International DC Infra assignments completed.

2026 →

Global expansion

i-Mesh US and i-Mesh Europe entities forming. Government and large-scale institutional pipeline growing rapidly across India and internationally.

World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar — IntercraftIOT Smart Building

World Trade Centre, Nauroji Nagar — New Delhi

5.5 million sq ft · Designed by IntercraftIOT · IoT-enabled single IP backbone

Heritage Project — IP Backbone Smart Building

Example of a Single IP Back-Bone Designed for Smart Building

Designed and delivered by IntercraftIOT (a Vinay Agarwal venture), the World Trade Centre Nauroji Nagar project set the benchmark for integrated intelligent buildings in India — long before "smart building" became mainstream.

A unified network for all IoT devices · Elevators, barriers, Access Control, Lighting, HVAC, CCTVs, Air Purifiers, PA System · Automatic windows for smoke extraction · Face recognition access control · 100% lighting fixtures connected with IoT

5.5M
Sq Ft built-up area
20,000+
IoT Sensors deployed
60 km
Cat 6 PoE Ethernet
45,000
Occupants · Car parking
The DC Advantage

Why Direct Current is the Architecture of Tomorrow

Every modern energy source — solar, batteries, EVs, LEDs — operates natively on DC. The transition is not a theory. It is happening now, backed by global standards bodies and governments worldwide.

10–25%

Energy Savings vs. AC Systems

By eliminating multiple AC-to-DC conversion stages, DC-native buildings consume significantly less energy. Actual savings are 10–25% depending on system design and use case — validated across executed i-Mesh projects.

40%

Less Copper in Wiring

PoE-based DC systems carry both power and data over a single cable — reducing copper content by up to 40% compared to conventional AC builds, while eliminating redundant conduit runs and junction boxes.

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Solar & Battery Native

DC microgrids integrate directly with solar PV and battery storage — no inverter losses, no conversion waste. The building IS the grid.

126

Current/OS Foundation Members Globally

Current/OS — the global nonprofit DC standards body — counts 126 members worldwide. DesignWithDC is a proud member, aligning every project with emerging global DC standards.

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Global DC Standards Bodies Aligned

EMerge Alliance (USA), Open DC Alliance / ODCA (Europe, ZVEI), Current/OS (Global), BEE, and ECBC — DesignWithDC's work meets and helps shape the global DC infrastructure standards framework.

86+

Members in Open DC Alliance (ODCA)

Global industry is coalescing around DC standards. ODCA grew 165% in 2 years. EMerge Alliance, Current/OS, and ZVEI are shaping the future code.

DC Power Sources

Solar. Battery. EV. And Now — Hydrogen.

Every DC microgrid DesignWithDC designs is already hydrogen-ready. Hydrogen fuel cells generate native DC power — slotting directly into our DC bus architecture alongside solar PV and battery storage, with zero conversion losses and zero emissions. The energy transition has a new fuel.

How Hydrogen Power Works — The DC-Native Energy Chain

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Solar PV (DC)

Solar panels generate native DC electricity. Surplus energy beyond immediate building needs goes to the electrolyser instead of being wasted or curtailed.

DC Source
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Electrolysis — Make Hydrogen

The electrolyser uses DC electricity to split water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen. It runs directly off the DC bus — no AC conversion needed. ~50 kWh produces 1 kg of hydrogen.

DC Input
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Hydrogen Storage

Compressed hydrogen is stored in on-site tanks. Unlike batteries, hydrogen can store energy for weeks or months without degradation — making it ideal for long-duration backup and seasonal storage.

Long-Duration Storage
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Fuel Cell — Generate DC Power

The fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen in a silent, emission-free electrochemical reaction — producing DC electricity, water, and heat. Output feeds directly into the building's DC bus. No inverter. No conversion loss.

Native DC Output
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100% DC-Native — Zero Conversion Loss

Fuel cells output direct current. This means a hydrogen fuel cell plugs directly into your DC bus — alongside solar and battery — with no inverter, no rectifier, and none of the 5–15% conversion losses that AC buildings incur every time they use hydrogen power.

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Weeks of Backup, Not Hours

Lithium batteries provide 4–8 hours of backup. Hydrogen provides weeks or months. For critical facilities — hospitals, data centres, airports, military installations, government complexes — hydrogen is the only technology that delivers true energy independence.

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Zero Emissions — Water is the Only Byproduct

When green hydrogen (produced from solar or renewable electricity) is used in a fuel cell, the only byproduct is pure water. No CO₂, no NOx, no particulates. The cleanest power generation technology available today — and future-proof against carbon pricing.

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Already Proven at Scale in India

NTPC commissioned India's first solar–hydrogen–battery microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh (Nov 2025) — 3.7 MW solar, PEM electrolyser, hydrogen storage, and 200 kW fuel cell. Operating at –40°C at 4,500m altitude. The technology works in India's most extreme conditions.

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Cost Trajectory Heading to $2–3/kg by 2030

Green hydrogen currently costs $6–8/kg. With India's National Green Hydrogen Mission targeting $1/kg by 2030, the economics for commercial buildings will become compelling well before 2030 — especially for high-value, large-scale projects.

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The Perfect Solar Companion

Solar is intermittent — it generates peak power at midday but nothing at night or in monsoon season. Hydrogen solves this perfectly: excess solar DC power makes hydrogen during the day, and fuel cells return that energy as DC whenever the sun isn't shining. True 24/7 solar power.

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Every DesignWithDC Building is Already Hydrogen-Ready

This is one of the most powerful benefits of DC infrastructure that is rarely articulated: a DC building designed today requires zero additional electrical redesign to add hydrogen power tomorrow. The fuel cell's DC output connects directly to the same DC bus that carries solar and battery power. An AC building, by contrast, would require a complete power architecture redesign. When DesignWithDC designs your DC microgrid, we include hydrogen-readiness as a standard consideration — sizing the DC bus and distribution architecture to accommodate fuel cells as a future source. Your building is future-proofed the day it's commissioned.

🇮🇳  NTPC Validation: India's first solar–hydrogen–battery microgrid commissioned Nov 2025 at Chushul, Ladakh — 3.7 MW solar + PEM Electrolyser + Hydrogen Storage + 200 kW Fuel Cell (DC output). Designed to operate at –40°C.
What We Do

Full-Spectrum DC Infrastructure Services

We are the only consultancy in India delivering a complete, end-to-end DC infrastructure practice — from DC lighting to DC power distribution, smart building automation, IoT sensors, and energy management — under one roof, one team, one accountable partner.

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DC Lighting — X-POE Platform

Our flagship X-POE system delivers Power-over-Ethernet lighting across commercial, hospitality, industrial, and residential projects. Native IoT control, zero conversion loss, and sub-1% failure rate across 30+ projects.

PoE LightingX-POE ControllerIoT NativeMake-in-India
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DC Power Distribution & Microgrids

Full-building DC power architecture: DC buses, distribution panels, DC-rated switchgear, and microgrid integration with solar PV and battery storage. A true DC-native building with no AC conversion waste.

DC MicrogridSolar IntegrationBattery StorageDC Distribution
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Smart Building Automation

Integrated building intelligence: HVAC control, access control, AV, façade management, and occupancy sensing — converged on a single DC data backbone. Delivered as a co-consultant model with leading MEP and AV firms.

BMS IntegrationHVAC DCAccess ControlFaçade Automation
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IoT & Energy Management Systems

Real-time monitoring and control of every DC device — dashboards, alerts, predictive maintenance, and energy analytics. Our EMS tracks consumption at circuit level and integrates with building management and grid systems.

Real-Time EMSPredictive MaintenanceDashboardAPI Integration
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DC Infra Consultancy & Design

End-to-end consulting from concept to commissioning: load analysis, single-line diagrams, DC specification writing, tender documentation, OEM selection, and project supervision alongside architects, PMCs, and structural consultants.

SLD DesignTender SpecsOEM SelectionPMC Interface
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AMC, Training & Localised Support

Post-commissioning support through Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC), on-site training for facility teams, and 24/7 remote monitoring. Local technology experts trained by DesignWithDC provide rapid global response.

AMCRemote MonitoringLocal ExpertsTraining
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Hydrogen-Ready DC Microgrid Design

Every DC microgrid DesignWithDC designs is engineered to be hydrogen-ready from day one. We size DC buses and distribution architecture to natively accommodate future PEM fuel cell integration — so your building can add hydrogen backup with zero electrical redesign as costs become compelling.

Hydrogen-ReadyFuel Cell DCPEM IntegrationLong-Duration Storage
Standards & Ecosystem Membership

DesignWithDC is a Proud Current/OS Foundation Member

Current/OS Foundation Logo Official Foundation Member
Shaping the Global
DC Standard — Together

Current/OS Foundation is a global nonprofit, open partnership dedicated to ensuring reliable and sustainable hybrid AC/DC power distribution in buildings and installations. Industry leaders drive research and implement projects to define a direct current (DC) standard for DC microgrids — enabling partners to develop DC-certified products and services that promote electrical safety, energy resilience, and the energy transition.

DesignWithDC participates as an active Foundation member — contributing to DC standards development, aligning every project with global DC certifications, and ensuring our clients benefit from the most advanced and future-proof DC infrastructure frameworks available worldwide.

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Current/OS Foundation — DesignWithDC Member
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DC Microgrid Standards

Defines the global standard for DC power distribution in buildings — enabling interoperability across all DC devices, OEMs, and systems regardless of manufacturer.

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Electrical Safety & Resilience

Current/OS standards promote safe, resilient DC electrical systems — certified DC buildings meet the highest safety benchmarks for occupants, facility managers, and regulators.

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Energy Transition Leadership

DC-native buildings with solar, battery storage, and PoE are the foundation of the energy transition. Current/OS accelerates adoption through 126 global member organisations.

Current/OS System Architecture

DC Microgrid Architecture & Power Management

DesignWithDC designs and delivers DC infrastructure fully aligned with Current/OS Foundation architecture principles. The diagrams below illustrate the DC microgrid standards that guide every project we execute.

Current/OS DC Microgrids Architecture
DC Microgrids — System Architecture
Courtesy & Source: Current/OS Foundation · currentos.net
Current/OS DC Microgrid Example
DC Microgrid — Practical Example
Courtesy & Source: Current/OS Foundation · currentos.net
Current/OS Power Management Example
Power Management — Control & Optimisation
Courtesy & Source: Current/OS Foundation · currentos.net
Current/OS Rules Embedded in Electrical Loads
Smart Rules Embedded in Electrical Loads
Courtesy & Source: Current/OS Foundation · currentos.net
Current/OS DC Zones Diagram — Complete Architecture
Current/OS DC Zones — Complete System Architecture Diagram  |  Courtesy & Source: Current/OS Foundation · currentos.net

Current/OS Foundation Partnership

DesignWithDC is an active Current/OS Foundation member — contributing to the global DC infrastructure standards that will power buildings of tomorrow. Every project we design meets or exceeds Current/OS architecture principles for safety, resilience, and energy transition.

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Global Presence

Market & Technology Expansion

DesignWithDC actively participates in leading global technology conferences, DC standards forums, and industry exhibitions — building partnerships with OEMs, technology alliances, and DC infrastructure experts across three continents. The team has engaged at major global events including Light+Building (Frankfurt), IoT-focused industry summits in the USA, and DC technology meets in the Middle East.

IP500 Exhibition — Global IoT Technology Summit
Global IoT & DC Technology Summit — IP500 Alliance
Middle East — UAE Partner Meeting
UAE Partner Engagement — Middle East Expansion
KNX Exhibition — Building Automation
KNX Exhibition — Building Automation Alliance
DesignWithDC Global Team
DesignWithDC Global Team & Partners Network
Large-Scale Smart Office
Large-Scale Commercial Smart Building Deployment
Network International Office
International Financial Sector Smart Building

Costa Mesa, California USA — November 2023: DesignWithDC participated in a landmark DC infrastructure and IoT convergence event in California — engaging with North American technology leaders, OEM partners, and DC building standards bodies, reinforcing i-Mesh's international technology credibility and partnership pipeline.

Executed Projects

30+ Projects. 10 Sectors. 3 Continents.

Since inception, DesignWithDC has executed DC Infrastructure and DC Lighting projects across a wide range of sectors — from commercial offices and government complexes to luxury residences, hospitals, industrial facilities, and international assignments.

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🏢 Commercial Offices & Corporate Headquarters 6 Projects
Commercial Office
📍 Pune, Maharashtra
Office building DC lighting — central smart lighting controller, sensors across all work zones and common areas.
DC LightingSmart Controls
Commercial Office
📍 Bangalore, Karnataka
Full office DC lighting — work zones, training rooms, reception, server room, conference rooms. Smart I/O controller, PLM, and sensor integration.
DC LightingPLMIoT
Commercial Office
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Multi-zone office DC lighting — office floors, training rooms, reception, server room, and conference rooms with smart lighting controller and sensors.
DC LightingSmart Controls
Commercial Office
📍 Delhi, NCR
Office and demo area DC lighting — office rooms, demo zone, and training room. Central smart lighting controller with occupancy sensors.
DC LightingDemo Zone
Corporate Headquarters
📍 Noida, UP
Corporate HQ — 11 conference rooms, open office, passage. DCHUBs, sensors, smart switches. HVAC, blind control, and kitchen ordering system integration via BMS.
DC LightingHVACBMS
Government Multi-Tenant Commercial Tower
📍 New Delhi
Common areas, basement car parking, corridors, and toilets of a large government-owned mixed-use commercial complex. Smart lighting controllers and POE switches.
DC LightingPoEGovernment
🏛️ Government & Military 2 Projects
Military Facility
📍 Jhansi, UP
Office and training centre DC lighting. DCHUBs and smart switches. Model building designed for off-grid operation — no grid power dependency.
DC LightingOff-GridMilitary
MEP Consultant Office
📍 Noida, UP
Leading MEP consultancy's own flagship office — DCHUBs and smart switches. Integrated with third-party BMS over MQTT protocol.
DC LightingBMS / MQTT
🏦 Banking & Financial Services 1 Project
Multi-National Bank — Operations Centre
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal
Bank operations facility DC lighting — DCHUBs and sensors for dual CCT lighting controls throughout the operations floor.
DC LightingDual CCTSensors
🏡 Luxury Residential 5 Projects
Luxury Villa — 30,000 sq ft
📍 Lonavala, Maharashtra
Full-home DC lighting — DCHUBs, smart switches, dual CCT controls, sensors. API-level integration with home automation system.
DC LightingHome Automation API
Penthouse
📍 Noida, UP
Penthouse DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls across all spaces, with sensors in bathrooms.
DC LightingSmart Switches
Hi-End Residence
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana
Complete residence DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single and dual CCT controls, occupancy sensors.
DC LightingDual CCT
Hi-End Residential Cottages
📍 Goa
Luxury cottage DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single and dual CCT lighting controls throughout all residential spaces.
DC LightingDual CCT
Luxury Villas (Gated Community)
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana
Luxury villa DC lighting — DCHUBs, smart switches, dual CCT controls, sensors. API-level integration with premium home automation system.
DC LightingHome Automation API
🏭 Industrial & Manufacturing 5 Projects
Fine Chemical Industry
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana
Chemical factory and office DC lighting — DCHUBs, sensors, smart switches including outdoor lighting controls across factory, office, training rooms, reception, and storage.
DC LightingOutdoor Controls
Hi-End Electronics Manufacturing
📍 Bhiwadi, Rajasthan
Electronics manufacturing shop floor and offices — DCHUBs, sensors, and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls throughout the facility.
DC LightingManufacturing
Food Production Unit
📍 Delhi NCR
Bread production facility DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls across production floor and office spaces.
DC LightingFood Industry
Pharma Production Unit
📍 Delhi NCR
Pharmaceutical factory and offices — DCHUBs, sensors, smart switches including outdoor lighting. Complete DC lighting for production, office, training, reception, and storage zones.
DC LightingPharma
Rubber Components Manufacturer
📍 Lucknow, UP
Manufacturing shop floor and office DC lighting — DCHUBs, sensors, and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingManufacturing
🛍️ Retail & Experience Centres 6 Projects
Flagship Experience Centre — MNC Sanitary Brand
📍 Hyderabad, Telangana
Hi-end sanitary products design and display studio. DCHUBs and smart switches for single and dual CCT lighting to enhance product presentation.
DC LightingDual CCT
Flagship Experience Centre — MNC Sanitary Brand
📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Hi-end sanitary products design and display studio. DCHUBs and smart switches for dual CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingDual CCT
Flagship Experience Centre — MNC Sanitary Brand
📍 Pune, Maharashtra
Hi-end sanitary products design and display studio. DCHUBs and smart switches for dual CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingDual CCT
Hi-End Retail Showroom
📍 Lucknow, UP
Sanitary products and premium electrical products display studio. DCHUBs and smart switches for single and dual CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingDual CCT
Hi-End Showroom
📍 Delhi, NCR
Premium sanitary products design and display studio. DCHUBs and smart switches for dual CCT lighting controls to showcase product aesthetics.
DC LightingDual CCT
Construction Company Office
📍 Delhi, NCR
Construction company flagship office DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single and dual CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingSmart Switches
🏥 Healthcare & Education 2 Projects
Hospital
📍 Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Hospital facility DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls across patient care and administrative areas.
DC LightingHealthcare
Medical College — Auditorium
📍 Jhajjar, Haryana
Medical college auditorium DC lighting — DCHUBs and smart switches for single CCT lighting controls.
DC LightingEducation

30+ projects executed since inception across India and the USA. Sectors served include commercial offices, corporate headquarters, government complexes, military facilities, luxury residences, industrial plants, pharmaceutical facilities, food production, retail showrooms, experience centres, hospitals, and medical colleges. 100% client satisfaction · <1% device failure rate · India's most experienced DC Infrastructure consultancy.

Current Opportunities

Active Pipeline — Projects in Progress

DesignWithDC is currently engaged as DC Infrastructure consultant and technology influencer across a strong pipeline spanning luxury residential, government, commercial, and institutional sectors — in India and internationally.

Luxury Residential · DC Infra & Smart Building
Karnataka, India
85,000
Square Feet
End-to-end DC Infrastructure and Smart Building consultancy for an ultra-luxury villa. Full scope: DC lighting, DC power, solar integration, HVAC, AV, and façade systems.
Confirmed · In Execution
Airport Infrastructure · DC Lighting
Chennai, India
Large Scale
Airport Terminal
DC lighting specification confirmed in airport tender. Establishing DC infrastructure as the standard for India's aviation sector.
Confirmed Tender Spec
Corporate Campus · DC Lighting
India — National Infrastructure Group
Large Scale
Admin Building
Full DC lighting specification for a major corporate administrative building. Confirming DC as the preferred specification for India's leading conglomerates.
Confirmed Tender Spec
Hospitality · DC Lighting
Goa, India
Large Scale
Premium Property
DC lighting specification for an iconic premium hospitality property. Demonstrating DC infrastructure's superiority for luxury environments.
Confirmed Tender Spec
Government — Sports & Recreation Infrastructure
New Delhi, India
10 Venues
Stadium Renovations
DC lighting and smart building specifications across a portfolio of sports infrastructure renovation projects in the national capital.
Active Engagement
Government — Warehousing & Logistics · Pan-India
Multiple Cities, India
220
Warehouses — Pan-India
In-principle approval for DC technology upgrade across a nationwide government warehouse portfolio. Pilot office renovation (~60,000 sq ft) underway as first phase.
In-Principle Approved
Commercial Development · USA
Austin, Texas, USA
Large Scale
Mixed-Use Development
DC Infrastructure consultancy role under active discussion for a landmark large-scale mixed-use development in Austin, Texas.
Discussion Stage
Brand Experience Centre · DC Lighting
Mundra, Gujarat, India
Fast-Track
Experience Centre
DC lighting and smart display controls for a premium brand experience centre with high-end CCT lighting requirements for product showcasing.
Active Engagement
Government Building · DC Lighting
New Delhi, India
Government Complex
DC Specification
DC lighting specification for a government regulatory body's office building — one of the first central government facilities to adopt DC infrastructure as standard.
Confirmed Tender Spec
Heritage Portfolio

Project References — Group's Broader Portfolio

Beyond our DC-specific practice (est. 2022), the DesignWithDC group brings a 35-year heritage of smart lighting, IoT, and building automation delivered for some of the world's most recognised brands across commercial, hospitality, retail, and financial services sectors.

Smart Lighting — FMCG Corporate Headquarters

FMCG Brand — Corporate HQ

Smart Lighting · Commercial Office · India

Smart Building — Global Technology Company

Global Technology Company

Smart Lighting & Building Automation · India

Smart Lighting — Global Telecom Brand

Global Telecom Brand

Smart Lighting · Corporate Office · India

Smart Building — Global Financial Services

Global Financial Services Brand

Smart Lighting · Corporate Office · India

Smart Lighting — Global Telecom Company Reception

Global Telecom Company — Reception

Smart Lighting · Linear LED Systems · India

Smart Lighting — Technology Campus

Global Technology Campus

Smart Lighting · Conference & Collaboration Spaces · India

Smart Building — E-Commerce Company

Leading E-Commerce Company

Smart Lighting · Office Interiors · India

Smart Lighting — Retail Brand

Iconic Retail Brand

Smart Lighting · Retail Store Ceiling · India

Installation Gallery

DC Lighting Installation Images

Real projects. Real installations. Ultra-premium corporate boardrooms, smart offices, training facilities, and executive suites — every space below runs on DesignWithDC's DC lighting and smart control systems.

Premium DC corridor with iPad controls
Premium Corporate Campus — USA
Conference room DC lighting
Conference Room — DC Linear Lighting
Board room DC lighting
Boardroom — PoE DC Lighting
Meeting room DC frame lighting
Meeting Room — DC Frame Lighting
Smart boardroom with iPad controller
Smart Boardroom — iPad DC Controller
Training room DC lighting
Training Room — DC Smart Lighting
Executive office DC lighting
Executive Office — DC Diagonal Strip
Office lobby ambient DC lighting
Office Lobby — DC Ambient Lighting
Leadership

Founder & Global DC Infrastructure Expert

Vinay Agarwal — Founder, DesignWithDC

Vinay Agarwal

Founder & Managing Director
i-Mesh Solutions · DesignWithDC.com
35+
Years of
Innovation
30+
DC Projects
Executed
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Continents
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DC InfrastructurePoE Lighting Smart BuildingsIoT Systems EMSGlobal OEM Partnerships Govt. AdvocacySpeaker

Vinay Agarwal

Founder, MD & Globally Accomplished DC Infrastructure Consultant

Vinay Agarwal brings over 35 years of innovation in smart lighting, building automation, and IoT-driven infrastructure. He is the Founder and Managing Director of i-Mesh Solutions — the company behind DesignWithDC.com, India's first and most experienced DC Infrastructure consultancy.

Vinay has been at the forefront of smart lighting and IoT since the term "IoT" was first coined. His earliest ventures included Smart Campus construction for an international World School in Delhi NCR, followed by an Indo-Swiss joint venture with Regent Lighting AG (Switzerland's 104-year heritage lighting brand) to bring European smart lighting technology to India at scale.

Through Intercraft IOT, Vinay led end-to-end IP-based building automation for one of India's largest mixed-use commercial complexes — 5.5 million sq ft, 20,000+ IoT sensors, and 60km of PoE Ethernet. Today, Vinay leads DesignWithDC across India, USA, Middle East, and Europe.

35+ years of innovation: From systems integration and smart campus construction to international JVs, IoT-based building automation, and DC Infrastructure — every generation of intelligent building technology.

Indo-Swiss Joint Venture: Co-led the JV with Regent Lighting AG (Switzerland) — a 104-year-old European lighting multinational — to launch European smart lighting technology in India.

Large-scale building automation: Led end-to-end IP-based building automation design and delivery for a 5.5 million sq ft mixed-use commercial complex — one of India's most complex smart building deployments.

DC Infrastructure pioneer: Founded and scaled DesignWithDC from concept to 30+ executed projects across 10 sectors in under 3 years, with sub-1% device failure rate and 100% client satisfaction.

Global DC standards leadership: Active participant in EMerge Alliance (USA), Open DC Alliance / ODCA (Europe, ZVEI), and Current/OS — ensuring every project meets next-generation international DC standards.

International market access: Active relationships with technology partners and DC experts in Europe (Germany, Netherlands), USA (Virginia, Texas, California), and the Middle East — providing localised delivery capability globally.

Global Expansion

India's DC Story, Taken to the World

DesignWithDC's India success — 30+ projects, diverse sector coverage, and a proven X-POE platform — is the foundation for global growth through a dual model: DC Infra Consultancy and DC Product Distribution from Novo-SEZ, India.

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Middle East

Active — Meetings Underway
  • Gulf states undergoing massive sustainable construction boom — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
  • DC microgrids ideal for hot climates — reduced HVAC load, solar integration, grid resilience
  • Luxury and commercial real estate developers seeking smart building differentiation
  • i-Mesh model: consultancy + product supply from India SEZ to Gulf distributors
🌍 Rapid sustainable construction boom — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar & Beyond
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United States of America

In Formation — i-Mesh US Entity
  • i-Mesh US: separate entity for US consultancy + reselling India-manufactured DC products
  • Projects already executed in Virginia and Texas — proven US delivery capability
  • EMerge Alliance alignment gives instant standards credibility in North America
  • Indian diaspora (NRI) network providing investor and business development support
🇺🇸 EMerge Alliance aligned · Projects executed in Virginia & Texas · i-Mesh US forming
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Europe

In Planning — Local Experts Identified
  • Open DC Alliance (ODCA/ZVEI) — Europe is the global hub for DC standards development
  • Germany, Netherlands, UK: i-Mesh already has technology partner relationships
  • EU energy transition mandate creates massive demand for DC infrastructure in new builds
  • i-Mesh Europe entity planned — consultancy + OEM product supply from India
🇪🇺 ODCA: 86+ members · EU energy transition mandate · Current/OS Foundation partner
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North & South Africa

Early Stage — Opportunity Scoped
  • Power grid instability making DC microgrids + solar+battery a critical infrastructure need
  • South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya: rapid commercial real estate and DC infrastructure growth
  • Leapfrog opportunity: DC-first builds where AC grid reliability is a challenge
🌍 DC microgrids ideal where grid reliability is a challenge — leapfrog potential
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Maldives & Island Economies

Projects Executed
  • DC projects already delivered — existing track record in island economies
  • Island resorts: DC microgrids with solar perfectly suited to off-grid luxury hospitality
  • High willingness-to-pay for sustainable, smart building technology
🏝️ DC microgrids with solar — ideal for off-grid island luxury hospitality
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India — Home Market

Dominant · Growing Fast
  • 30+ executed projects · 100% client satisfaction · <1% device failure rate
  • Diverse client base across 10+ sectors — government, industrial, luxury, retail, healthcare
  • 7+ trained channel partners across India
  • Make-in-India: X-POE production being localised (Gurgaon factory in development)
🇮🇳 30+ executed projects · 10+ sectors · BEE & ECBC aligned · Make in India
Our Team

A Trained, Global DC Expert Network

DesignWithDC's strength is its people and partnerships — in-house DC specialists, trained channel partners across India, and technology allies in Europe and the USA, alongside a growing advisory ecosystem of senior global professionals.

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Vinay Agarwal

Founder & Managing Director

35+ years in smart lighting, IoT, and DC infrastructure. Leads strategy, OEM partnerships, global expansion, and project consultancy across India, USA, and Europe.

🤝 Board of Directors & Strategic Advisors
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Pankaj Katoch

Non-Executive Director

Programmer & Technologist with a distinguished career spanning Oracle, Netscape, and GlobalLogic, most recently completing 16 years at Google. Brings deep expertise in technology platforms, software architecture, and global enterprise scaling.

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Pranab Mooken

Non-Executive Director

MCM, MBA (USA). 25+ years of global business leadership including decade-long roles at Google, Intuit, Yahoo!, and AT&T Corp. Brings a global CXO network across industries and a special focus on scaling through strategic partnerships and organisation building.

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Sumit Pachnanda

Strategic Advisor
Founder — SaaSWorx

Founder of SaaSWorx — an Oracle NetSuite partner headquartered in Singapore, specialising in cloud readiness consulting and ERP implementation for SMBs across multiple industry verticals. Brings enterprise technology and global scaling expertise to DesignWithDC's international growth strategy.

Get In Touch

Let's Build the DC Future Together

Whether you're a client, OEM partner, architect, or developer — we'd love to talk. DesignWithDC operates across India and internationally.

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Lead Consultant

Vinay Agarwal — Founder & MD, DesignWithDC.com · i-Mesh Solutions

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Email

crm@designwithdc.com

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Website

www.designwithdc.com

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India Headquarters

Novo SEZ, India · Operations across Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai

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International Offices (Forming)

i-Mesh US · Sunnyvale / Austin, Texas
i-Mesh Europe · Germany / Netherlands / UK