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Oct 29, 2021

Just Launched: H1 2021 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report

The report discusses the latest off-grid solar lighting and efficient appliance sales from January – June 2021, and how the off-grid solar sector has shown resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 15, 2021

Just launched: PAYGo PERFORM KPIs

Developed by CGAP, GOGLA, and IFC Lighting Global in consultation with some 600 investors, PAYGo executives, and experts in energy and financial inclusion around the world, the PAYGo PERFORM...

Jul 07, 2021

A big win for Kenya: Government reinstates VAT exemption on renewable energy products

The Finance Act, 2021 was signed into law by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday, June 30 th, 2021, reinstating critical VAT exemptions on renewable energy products including solar...

Jun 22, 2021

Just launched: The Connect White Paper

The Connect White Paper proposes a universal connector and device-to-device firmware guidelines for 12V SHS Kits and appliances. It explores the opportunities and challenges this will create for the Off-Grid...

Jun 21, 2021

We have released our Annual Report for 2020

Read about our work, achievements, and financials in 2020 in our Annual Report .

May 07, 2021

Report Launch: Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report

Data from July - December 2020 reveals that off-grid solar lighting sales grew by 19% compared to the first half of the year, totaling 3.6 million products sold. Yet sales...

Mar 23, 2021

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 supporting the...

Dec 10, 2020

Off-grid solar: a triple boost for climate action

Help us let the world know that off-grid solar is a triple boost for #ClimateAction - and support this pioneering sector as it works to combat climate change, power resilience and drive a greener, more sustainable economic future. 

Nov 06, 2020

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 footprint and maximise social, economic, and environmental impact.

Oct 14, 2020

Read the first comprehensive analysis of the pandemic's impact on off-grid solar

Latest Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report shows drop in sales caused by the pandemic, but with the right regulatory and financial support, the off-grid solar sector can quickly regain the...

Oct 09, 2020

Committed investors keep the funds flowing for off-grid solar

The latest off-grid solar investment trends report reveals investors remain committed to the sector, but more access to finance is needed for the industry to realize its potential.
Jul 17, 2020

Energy access sector essential to building back better

At the Energy Access COVID-19 Relief Summit this week, more than 1,000 energy access representatives assessed the pandemic’s impact on businesses and consumers, stressing the sector’s role in...

Invest in the Sun Podcast: The role of DFIs in the off-grid solar market

Dec 06, 2021

GOGLA has launched a new limited series podcast ‘Invest in the Sun’ highlighting the performance...

Why effective corporate governance is important in the early stages of off-grid solar companies

Nov 30, 2021

Having adequate corporate governance practices and a board in place before periods of growth occur...

Energy access on the climate agenda: Here's what we learned at COP26

Nov 19, 2021

Energy access for the people without electricity was brought up on the main stage by...

Terms of Reference: Low Voltage Smart Power & Appliance

Nov 12, 2021

In 2020, GOGLA initiated a deep dive study into the relevance of hybrid AC-DC energy...

Just Launched: H1 2021 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report

Oct 29, 2021

The report discusses the latest off-grid solar lighting and efficient appliance sales from January –...

New Launch: Business Blueprints for E-waste Management

Oct 29, 2021

Building on the knowledge and best practices shared in the GOGLA E-waste Toolkit, we have...

Terms of Reference | Consumer Protection Toolkit: Personal Data Privacy Guidance for the Off-Grid Solar Sector

Oct 27, 2021

To address the challenge of protecting personal data privacy in the off-grid solar sector, GOGLA...

Terms of Reference: Consultant for 'Designing and conducting a Corporate Governance Training for early-stage off-grid solar companies”

Oct 15, 2021

As the voice of the off-grid solar industry, GOGLA recognises the importance of corporate governance...

Invest in the Sun Podcast: Managing currency risks in the off-grid solar market

Oct 14, 2021

GOGLA has launched a new limited series podcast ‘Invest in the Sun’ highlighting the performance...

Invest in the Sun Podcast: Candid conversations about the off-grid solar market

Aug 31, 2021

GOGLA has launched a new limited series podcast ‘Invest in the Sun’ highlighting the performance...

ToR: Consultant for designing and conducting Leadership Trainings for members of GOGLA’s LEAN network

Aug 24, 2021

LEAN is a peer-mentorship network, connecting off-grid solar industry leaders with peers and other industry...

Off-grid solar supply chain disruption: 87% of manufacturers expect increased prices for consumers

Jul 16, 2021

This blog presents results from 33 respondents, primarily SHS Kit manufacturers, and messages from a...

Just launched: PAYGo PERFORM KPIs

Jul 15, 2021

Developed by CGAP, GOGLA, and IFC Lighting Global in consultation with some 600 investors, PAYGo...

A big win for Kenya: Government reinstates VAT exemption on renewable energy products

Jul 07, 2021

The Finance Act, 2021 was signed into law by H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday,...

The off-grid sector can 'Power 1 Billion Lives by 2030' - Here’s how

Jun 24, 2021

Join us to make the ‘Power 1 Billion Lives’ ambition a reality. 

How a new set of metrics is poised to transform PAYGo solar

Jun 24, 2021
The PAYGo PERFORM Key Performance Indicators offer a pathway to growth and maturity for the...

Just launched: The Connect White Paper

Jun 22, 2021

The Connect White Paper proposes a universal connector and device-to-device firmware guidelines for 12V SHS...

We have released our Annual Report for 2020

Jun 21, 2021

Read about our work, achievements, and financials in 2020 in our Annual Report.

Report Launch: Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report

May 07, 2021

Data from July - December 2020 reveals that off-grid solar lighting sales grew by 19%...

Term of Reference (ToR) for Power-Bi Service Provider

Apr 30, 2021
GOGLA is looking to contract a Service Provider for developing an online platform for the...

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

Apr 15, 2021

The Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility (ACE TAF) has been working to...

NREA TOOLKIT: A Guide for National Renewable Energy Associations

Mar 23, 2021

This toolkit has been developed to provide guidance to existing national renewable energy associations (NREAs)...

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

Mar 12, 2021

GOGLA’s Investment Database finds that the off-grid sector secured $316m of investments in 2020, surpassing 2019. 

From ideas to action: Using end-user subsidies to achieve universal energy access

Jan 29, 2021

Here are our three key takeaways from the event 'From ideas to action: Using end-user...

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