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The 2nd edition of ELEVATE launches to help African off-grid solar companies close the funding gap

The programme provides access to virtual training, tools, webinars, events, & GOGLA membership to close the funding gap.

Unlocking Solar Capital Africa: The future is bright

The event saw over 400 international and local attendees, including private sector, investors, policymakers and development partners participate in a program that included over 100 panelists and 22...

Investment in the global off-grid solar sector hit a new record of $746M in 2022

The latest results from the Investment Database show a record investment of $746M in 2022, a 63% growth versus the previous year. The record investment in the off-grid solar industry is encouraging...

Investments in the global off-grid solar sector grew by 44% in 2021, hitting a record $450M

GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, supported by Get.invest, has updated its Investment Database, showing a 44% growth in 2021, with the total investment reaching a recor...

20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty

GOGLA is excited to announce that 20 African companies have been selected to participate in ELEVATE, a pilot programme to support the next generation of locally-owned and managed companies in the o...

Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit

The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...

2020: Off-grid solar investment remains robust during COVID-19 pandemic

GOGLA’s Investment Database finds that the total investment into the off-grid solar sector in 2020 amounted to USD 316 million – four million higher than 2019 – and shows some significant shifts in...

Energy access sector essential to building back better

The two-day summit was organized by ARE and GOGLA with support from GET.invest and in partnership with AMDA, ESMAP, GDC, SEforALL and the Clean Cooking Alliance. Participants met in 600 online matc...

Committed investors keep the funds flowing for off-grid solar

GOGLA’s deals database reveals that, as of August 31, 2020, US$200 million of commitments have been tracked for the year. The forecast for the year end is $275m, just shy of the 2019 haul.

GOGLA and USEA sign partnership to scale up the Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Uganda

The partnership aims to enhance collaboration between government and off-grid solar companies, improve the enabling environment for renewable energy markets, and increase availability of market data.

GOGLA and KEREA sign partnership to scale up the Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Kenya

GOGLA and KEREA, with support from IKEA Foundation, partner to scale up renewable energy in Kenya, aiming to improve food security and create economic empowerment.

New paper highlights the critical role of off-grid solar technologies in powering climate adaptation and justice

Written with the support of the IKEA Foundation, in partnership with Acumen, Efficiency for Access, Ashden and WWF, the paper offers insight into the transformative potential of off-grid solar solu...

GOGLA and IKEA Foundation announce transformative Scaling PURE partnership at the South Asia Forum for Distributed En...

GOGLA and the IKEA Foundation are delighted to announce a strategic partnership to scale the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) for food and water security, MSMEs and health across Asia and ...

The off-grid solar industry renews its commitment to improve climate resilience for 1 billion people by 2030

GOGLA is representing the off-grid solar industry at COP27 with a clear message of hope and inspiration: by 2030, its Power 1 Billion Lives Compact can improve resilience for 1 billion people who a...

Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit

The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...

GOGLA launches an ambitious Energy Compact to ‘Power 1 Billion Lives’ by 2030

The commitment will be presented at New York Climate Week within the UN High-Level Energy Dialogue, ensuring no one is left behind in the clean energy transition thanks to innovative off-grid solar...

Off-grid solar: a triple boost for climate action

Off-grid solar rapidly improves lives and provides a “triple boost” for climate action: eliminating polluting emissions, building resilience and ensuring that millions are not overlooked in the bid...

Sarah Malm appointed as new Executive Director of GOGLA

Sarah Malm, experienced leader in inclusive economic growth and social development, named new Executive Director of GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, succeeding ...

GOGLA launches initiative to strengthen and scale consumer protection in the off-grid solar sector

On World Consumer Rights Day, GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, launches ‘Strengthen and Scale’, a new phase of its Consumer Protection Code work. The organisation is c...

20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty

GOGLA is excited to announce that 20 African companies have been selected to participate in ELEVATE, a pilot programme to support the next generation of locally-owned and managed companies in the o...

Beyond e-waste: A circular approach to reducing the footprint of the off-grid solar industry

GOGLA’s E-Waste Working Group is now the Circularity Working Group – a move that reflects the ambition and innovations of the off-grid solar industry to optimise circular processes to reduce their ...

GOGLA launches a Handbook for policymakers aiming to scale the productive use of renewable energy

GOGLA is presenting its Handbook for Governments and Development Partners at an event in Kampala, where together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) of Uganda, the Uganda Sol...

Report Launch: Economic Impact Assessment of VAT and Import Duty on SAS Products

The assessment considered the impact on both energy access and more specifically tax revenues and economic gains for the country.

NREA TOOLKIT: A Guide for National Renewable Energy Associations

This toolkit has been developed to provide guidance to existing national renewable energy associations (NREAs) with a comprehensive and practical resource to help strengthen their efforts in suppor...

The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo returns to Kenya for its 8th Edition: Powering Lives | Energizing Potential

Featuring partnerships with key organizations in the distributed renewable energy industry, the Forum will bring together policymakers, investors and industry leaders to drive universal energy acce...

Unlocking Solar Capital Africa: The future is bright

The event saw over 400 international and local attendees, including private sector, investors, policymakers and development partners participate in a program that included over 100 panelists and 22...

Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit

The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...

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