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GOGLA activities at COP27

From November 6 to 18, 2022, a delegation from GOGLA will be attending the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP27 ) held...

Jul 04, 2022

GOGLA is celebrating 10 years

GOGLA turns 10 in 2022. This is an opportunity to look back and highlight the achievements of GOGLA and the off-grid solar sector in this time. Join us in celebrating #10YearsOfSolarImpact

Mar 28, 2022

20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty

The companies sell off-grid solar lights, systems, and appliances to help electrify rural homes and businesses

Mar 08, 2022

Celebrating Women Leaders in the Off-Grid Solar Energy Industry

To celebrate #WomenInEnergy, this International Women's Day we spoke to four impactful women leading the energy transition with off-grid solar.

Dec 16, 2021

Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit: Session recordings available

The event, organized by GOGLA and supported by GET.invest hosted more than 600 attendees from the energy access and investment worlds to explore the nexus between off-grid solar energy,...

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...

#10YearsOfSolarImpact: Agsol, modern and clean agri-processing solutions adapted to off-grid small-scale farmers’ needs

Jul 15, 2022

A conversation with Matt Carr, CEO and Co-Founder of Agsol for GOGLA's 10th anniversary celebrating...

#PoweredLives: Midwife at Salone Health Care Clinic

Jul 14, 2022

SolarWorks! is electrifying small clinics in rural areas with a massive impact on these communities....

#10YearsOfSolarImpact: KPay, a catalyst for increased financial access at the base of the pyramid

Jul 12, 2022

A conversation with Ravi Pittie, Founder & CEO of KPay Innovation for GOGLA's 10th anniversary...

#PoweredLives: Habiba Ali, Managing Director and CEO of Sosai Renewable Energies Company

Jul 05, 2022

Habiba is a clean energy entrepreneur. She founded Sosai...

GOGLA is celebrating 10 years

Jul 04, 2022

GOGLA turns 10 in 2022. This is an opportunity to look back and highlight the...

Request for Proposals: PR Services Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo 2022

Jun 21, 2022

As part of their efforts to boost the sustainable development of the global off-grid solar...

Investments in the off-grid solar sector grow by 44% to hit a record $450m in 2021

Jun 09, 2022

GOGLA Investments Database uses historic investment volumes to classify companies: seed/start-up ($0 - $100 million,...

Consumer Protection Briefing Note: Personal Data Privacy

May 27, 2022

There is an increasing amount of evidence showing that consumers value data privacy. Off-grid solar companies...

Latest 'Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report' shows record PAYGo sales

May 13, 2022

In the last six months of 2021, sales of PAYGo products reached a record high...

PAYGO, a driver for energy access for the bottom of the pyramid

Apr 08, 2022

PAYGo has made life-changing energy products affordable for 25-30 million people with limited savings and cash...

20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty

Mar 28, 2022

The companies sell off-grid solar lights, systems, and appliances to help electrify rural homes and...

GOGLA launches Policy Knowledge Hub

Mar 16, 2022

The Policy Knowledge Hub features new and updated country briefs, a VAT and duty tracker,...