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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...
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 77% increase compared to the same period in 2017, according to the latest edition...
Why tax exemptions for off-grid solar are direct investments in energy access
Off-grid solar can help governments deliver their vision of economic development and growing economic opportunities...
Guest Blog: "We can reach the one billion still living without power"
The World Bank is ready to step up support for off-grid solar
Solar brings economic boost to East African households
Off-Grid Investor Forum convenes national and international stakeholders to increase access to clean energy in Zambia
The Zambia Off-Grid Investor Forum (12-13 June 2018) convened more than 240 financiers, developers, public...
Thank you for attending GOGLA's 2018 AGM
More than 150 members and partners gathered in Amsterdam for intense debates on future industry...
CLEAN and GOGLA jointly launch India Sales Data Collection
To strengthen our advocacy and policy work in India, CLEAN and GOGLA have jointly launched...
Off-grid solar market returns to robust growth, according to latest sector report
The off-grid solar sector has returned to robust growth, reversing a brief dip in sales...
Off-grid solar industry takes the lead in developing consumer protection code of conduct
Companies, investors and stakeholders will develop a framework that will serve as the de-facto standard for off-grid...
Industry agrees it is time to tackle off-grid solar electronic waste
Five takeaways from the discussion on off-grid solar e-waste at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum
Webinar Recording: What's Next for the Off-Grid Solar Energy Sector?
A recording of the webinar is now available
International Solar Alliance shows India’s leadership potential in solar
GOGLA's India Regional Representative Viraj Gada attended the founding ceremony of the International Solar Alliance...
Download resources from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum
Visit the resource page to download the post-show report and conference presentations...
Better Data; Better Decisions How the off-grid sector is using knowledge to drive impact
Which Crowd is Funding the Off-Grid Solar Sector? Insights from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum
During the recent Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo in Hong Kong, GOGLA sat down...
"Our ability to respond to people's demands has changed by an order of magnitude"
Read the edited transcript of the closing session of the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and...
$75m of new investment announced as off-grid solar sector concludes it is ready to respond to the huge global demand for energy access
The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo organized by the IFC-World Bank Lighting Global program...
"We are setting an example for the world that is truly unique and globally relevant for social businesses of all kinds, on all continents"
Read T. Patrick Walsh's (Greenlight Planet) key note at the industry reception of the Global Off-Grid...
Latest Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report reveals USD 922 million has been raised since 2012, while an estimated 130 million products have been sold to date, reaching 360 million people with life-changing technology
A new report released today by the World Bank Group’s Lighting Global Program, Dalberg Advisors and...
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report Data Collection July-Dec 2017 now closed
Update: The data collection for July-December 2017 is now closed. Participating companies will receive additional details once...
Bridging the power: GOGLA and RECP launch the GOGLA Bridge
At the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo, GOGLA and RECP will launch a new...
Off-Grid Solar in Myanmar – Vast Opportunities in a Challenging Market
There is a vast untapped potential for off-grid solar in Myanmar, but companies continue to...
Off-Grid Solar in China: New Opportunities & Lessons Learned
GOGLA's Jing Pan takes a closer look at the role of off-grid solar in China...
Developing a PAYG market in India
India is a cash-based economy and, unlike the African market, mobile money is not yet...
Sustainable Energy for All and GOGLA team up to speed up the shared mission of universal energy access for all
Sustainable Energy for All and GOGLA have announced they are to join forces in a partnership.