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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.
This week we welcome a new Board of Directors. Our second elected board, and third for GOGLA, the seven industry leaders will represent our members and the interests of the...
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...
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...
We are looking for a new Director of Policy
Can you lead our team in their efforts to promote a better policy and investment...
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...
Indian solar lanterns, home systems market could grow to USD 327 million by 2023
A new GOGLA-commissioned report looks at the future of the distributed standalone solar market in...
In focus: South Asia and the use of PAYGo
Pay-as-you-go, or PAYGo, is becoming an increasingly central part of the distributed solar market. PAYGo...
On the death of Jim Rogers
It is with shock and great sadness that we learnt about the passing...
A brighter year for the sector; looking back at 2018
As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on what...
‘A big moment for the sector’ as Simpa Networks announces huge deal with utilities giant ENGIE
The deal turns the spotlight on the role of utilities in the off-grid solar sector.
Four ways tackling climate change is already boosting prosperity: lessons from off-grid solar
Off-grid solar can both deliver economic benefits and fight climate change at the same...