101

People currently living in a household with improved energy access

2.6 million

peopling currently using their off-grid solar home system to support an enterprise

90 million

Metric tonnes of C02 avoided over the lifetime of all off-grid solar products since July 2010

44

Metric tonnes of C02 avoided over the lifetime of all off-grid solar products since July 2010

Highlights

With the right support, our pioneering industry can rapidly improve the lives of 1 billion people by 2030.

Here are our key takeaways from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo

Blog November 3, 2022

Here are our key takeaways from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo

In October 2022, the off-grid solar industry came together at the 7th edition of the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo in Kigali.

After two years of COVID set-backs, can we still achieve electricity access for all?

Blog October 5, 2022

After two years of COVID set-backs, can we still achieve electricity access for all?

A conversation with Michel Cordahi and Leila Christel Daher, Co-Founders of LightBox Africa.

Three things every off-grid solar company can do today to improve e-waste management

Blog September 22, 2022

Three things every off-grid solar company can do today to improve e-waste management

Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. E-waste in Africa grew by 32% and in Asia by 37% between 2017 and 2020.

Impact Stories

Off-grid solar is moving into the performance zone

Koen Peters Executive Director, GOGLA
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Who we are

GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. We are proud to champion one of the world’s most innovative and impactful sectors. Hundreds of millions of people already benefit from affordable, high-quality, clean off-grid solar products and services. With the right support, our pioneering industry will be able to scale up rapidly to improve the lives of 1 billion people by 2030. To help make this happen, we promote, safeguard, and convene the industry, advocating for enabling policies and increased investment as well as supporting our 200+ members with effective services.

What we provide

Promote

We communicate the value of the off-grid solar industry to those key to its success: governments, policymakers, investors, neighbouring industries and international institutions – inspiring support where it matters most.

Safeguard

We help lay solid foundations for industry growth, from the pursuit of enabling policies, standards and regulations to accelerate electricity access, to building investor confidence in the sector. This means our members are less exposed to risk and operate in stronger markets for the long term.

Convene

We support collaboration and knowledge-sharing between our members, policymakers, investors, donors, facilitators, thought leaders and others to strengthen our network and build a relevant, informed, dynamic and confident industry.

Helping our Members go further, faster

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We are proud to champion one of the world’s most innovative and impactful sectors, with over 200 members across the globe.

Events u0026amp; Networking

From investors to development partners, policy makers to industry peers, our events give you access to the people that can help grow your business. Keep an eye out for the most relevant sector events here.

23 Oct

GIIN Impact Forum

GIIN Impact Forum
25 Oct

2024 World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings

2024 World Bank Group/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings
29 Oct

AIX Power and Renewables 2024

AIX Power and Renewables 2024
11 Mar

Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum

Sustainable Energy for All Global Forum

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