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Solar boosting economic prospects for rural East Africans
New Powering Opportunity report proves off-grid solar is a power tool for change.
Over three days of expert presentations and participatory exercises, the e-waste festival focused on take-back channels, upcoming regulation and ways to address some of the main barriers to improved waste management.
Off-grid solar is a growth engine for jobs
The off-grid solar sector currently supports around 370,000 FTE jobs across East, West and Central Africa as well as South Asia. As the industry grows, the sector could create even...
The off-grid solar industry has always been bold and ambitious, from day one. Our members have truly brought about transformative change. The industry is making a lasting economic, social and...
What we learned about off-grid solar financing at Unlocking Solar Capital Africa
Here are some main learnings we took away from the conversations at Unlocking Solar Capital...
7 answers to your questions on profitability in the off-grid solar sector
In the run-up to the event, we organized a webinar to unpack investors’ perspectives...
Path to Profitability, an investors' perspective: 5 key takeaways
In the run-up to Unlocking Solar Capital, we organized a webinar to unpack investors’...
Four ways tackling climate change is already boosting prosperity: Lessons from off-grid solar
Off-grid solar delivers both economic benefits and fights climate change. It is directly addressing ten...
Off-grid solar is a ‘Power Tool for Change’, here’s how to make it mainstream
GOGLA's East Africa Representative, Patrick Tonui, lists the five things that need to change to make...
Solar boosting economic prospects for rural East Africans
New Powering Opportunity report proves off-grid solar is a power tool for change.
Request for Proposals: Provision of Data Services to The National Renewable Energy Association EPD in Rwanda
GOGLA is leading the project ‘PowerUp!: Strengthening National Renewable Energy Associations’, funded by...
Off-grid solar: A power tool for change
4 things the off-grid solar industry has taught me
After six years at GOGLA, our Director of Policy, Johanna Galan is moving on to...
GOGLA E-waste Festival sets the agenda: 5 key takeaways
Over three days of expert presentations and participatory exercises, the e-waste festival...
Missed the GOGLA e-waste festival?
You can now download materials from the GOGLA E-waste Festival to learn the latest about...
How lithium batteries can help advance a solar-powered world
Lithium-ion becoming are becoming more ubiquitous in off-grid solar products because of their...
“Implementing the Code sends positive signals to SunFunder and other investors"
In this interview, Avi Jacobson, Senior Investment Officer at SunFunder, talks about the importance of...
"Proud that the off-grid solar industry saw fit to create the Consumer Protection Code"
In this interview, Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO, Azuri Technologies talks about committing to GOGLA Consumer Protection...
Welcome to the new GOGLA board
This week we welcome a new Board of Directors. Our second elected board, and third...
Off-grid solar is a growth engine for jobs
The off-grid solar sector currently supports around 370,000 FTE jobs across East, West and Central...
Off-grid solar is moving into the performance zone
The off-grid solar industry has always been bold and ambitious, from day one. Our members...
More solar home systems sold in the second half of 2018
From July to December 2018, GOGLA and Lighting Global affiliates sold 480,000 solar home systems, a...
The Top 5 Investment Trends in the Off-Grid Solar Energy Sector
The role of solar lights and solar home systems in modern day disaster relief
GOGLA members displayed the benefits of renewable energy and off-grid solar in disaster relief camps,...
Off-grid solar e-waste: the industry is growing responsible in waste management
With companies shifting their focus to building an e-waste management policy and investors demanding proper...
Last mile entrepreneurs: Women are driving the off-grid solar industry
This International Women’s Day let us take a moment and celebrate the many women who...
How solar water pumps are pushing sustainable irrigation
Off-grid solar water pumps for irrigation can increase crop yields, help farmers become more climate...
We see off-grid solar transforming lives
The socioeconomic benefits of off-grid solar are clear. Read our full response to The Economist’s...