Off-grid solar is a power tool for change, helping to improve welfare, create jobs and build resilience.
Supported by UKAID, the Powering Opportunities Series was a flagship research programme held between 2018-2020 to better understand the socio-economic impacts of solar home systems. The research heard from over 3,500 customers and confirmed that people with solar home systems gain more income while feeling safer and healthier.
Download the reports below to explore a compliation of the insights uncovered, as well as specific insights from different geographic regions: East Africa, West Africa and South Asia.
Powering Opportunity. Energising Work, Enterprise and Quality of Life with Off-Grid Solar
Get a global overview of the findings.
Read the Compilation Report
Powering Opportunity in South Asia
Find out more about the socioeconomic impact of solar home systems on households in South Asia.
Read the South Asia Report
Powering Opportunity in East Africa
Find out more about the long-term socioeconomic impact of solar home systems on households in East Africa
Read the East Africa Report
Powering Opportunity in West Africa
Learn more about the impact of solar home systems on households in West Africa
Read the West Africa ReportThis research has been funded by UK aid from the UK government.
However the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK government’s official policies.Â
