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Solar boosting economic prospects for rural East Africans
New Powering Opportunity report proves off-grid solar is a power tool for change.
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.
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...
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
The Time to Commit to Consumer Protection Principles is Now
GOGLA launches consumer protection principles for the off-grid solar industry
Your chance to join the GOGLA team
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...