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Policy Alert: Senegal introduces VAT exemption for off-grid solar products
Senegal exempts off-grid solar products from VAT.
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...
Policy Alert: Kenya Introduces VAT on Off-Grid Solar Products
The VAT introduction will likely lead to higher prices for off-grid consumers.
Our latest Powering Opportunity compilation report highlights the wide-ranging benefits of solar home systems and why the impact and potential of the off-grid solar sector must be protected during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Terms of Reference: Online advocacy regional training for NREAs
In Q4 of 2020, GOGLA will be organizing three online workshops on VAT and import...
Consumer Protection: A tool to strengthen off-grid solar businesses and safeguard impact
The off-grid solar sector faces a difficult task in finding a balance between...
Strengthening resilience of refugee communities with sustainable energy access
Monitoring the vital signs: COVID-19 and the off-grid solar industry
This blog presents an overview of GOGLA’s market insight initiatives. In the midst...
Policy Alert: Senegal introduces VAT exemption for off-grid solar products
Senegal exempts off-grid solar products from VAT.
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...
Policy Alert: Kenya Introduces VAT on Off-Grid Solar Products
The VAT introduction will likely lead to higher prices for off-grid consumers.
Terms of Reference: Updating and strengthening the GOGLA deals database
To develop the off-grid industry, investment will need to flow to different parts of this...
Connectors: the low-hanging fruit for interoperability
This blog presents the GOGLA Technology Working Group's interoperability initiative. We believe that greater standardisation...
Off-grid solar is vital for driving post COVID-19 economic recovery
Our latest Powering Opportunity compilation report highlights the wide-ranging benefits of solar home systems and why the...
Latest global market report confirms growing demand for off-grid solar
Read the latest Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, covering the period July - December 2019.
COVID-19: How GOGLA is helping the off-grid solar industry deal with the crisis
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, GOGLA Executive Director, Koen Peters, lists down what...
Access the COVID-19 Resource Center
Use these resources to get the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 and how to deal with...
"Partnerships are important for the success of the off-grid solar industry"
GOGLA Executive Director Koen Peters elaborates on his key takeaways from the Global Off-Grid Solar...
Off-Grid Solar Energy Sector Ready to Step Up Efforts Towards Sustainable Energy
At the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo, leading off-grid solar energy companies, governments, development...
Off-Grid Solar Industry Grows into a $1.75 billion Annual Market, New Report Shows
The off-grid solar industry has grown into a $1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and...
Off-grid solar improves lives, here’s why it still plays a big role in India
GOGLA's India Regional Representative on why small scale solar, such as solar lanterns and home systems,...
As the off-grid solar industry looks to the future, GOGLA helps to protect its assets
As the off-grid solar market is entering its second decade of significance, our Executive Director...
A sustainable energy future for West Africa? We can make it a reality today
GOGLA's West Africa Representative, Namory Doumbia elaborates on how governments can help make the off-grid solar...
Solar Powers West Africans To Better Income And Quality Of Life
New Powering Opportunity in West Africa report finds an overwhelming majority of people living with...
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...
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