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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.
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.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, GOGLA Executive Director, Koen Peters, lists down what we as an industry association are doing to help keep the off-grid solar industry alive.
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 the impact on the industry.
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 partners, and investors this week agreed to further grow the off-grid solar market.
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 other energy services to 420 million users and remains on a solid growth curve,...
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.
Off-Grid Solar Companies Sell More Solar Home Systems in the First Half of 2018
Latest Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report reveals more than 395,000 solar home systems were sold...
GOGLA in India: Partnerships and Data for a Bright Future of the World’s Largest Off-Grid Solar Market
Discover our work in India and key findings from the national sales data collection with...
Explore the Impact of Off-Grid Solar
GOGLA's newly launched Impact Hub is a central platform to access resources on the impact...
GOGLA Consumer Protection Code for the Off-Grid Solar Industry
Find out more about the principles and how your organization can commit to the code
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