New Coalition Formed to Power Food Systems with Clean Energy
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GOGLA Report Reveals Blended Finance Solutions to Bridge $21 Billion Off-Grid Solar Gap
Discover how investment schemes that strategically combine public, private and philanthropic capital to mobilize private capital, can accelerate energy access and sustainable development in the off...
20 million people improved their energy access through off-grid solar in 2024, according to the new Global Off-Grid S...
The total number of people benefitting from access through affiliates reached 138 million generating $10B in new income, GOGLA reports.
Amid funding dip and consolidation, $300M flows to off-grid solar as market gathers momentum
GOGLA's 2024 report shows $300M investment in off-grid solar, despite funding decline. Scale-ups show maturity, while start-ups face challenges. New equity funds and subsidies boost market momentum...
SAFDE 2025 opens with an urgent call for investment and policy support to scale up solar energy in South Asia
The event emphasizes DRE potential with insights from leaders, advocating for partnerships and finance to build a low-carbon future in South Asia.
New report highlights how the energy and agriculture sectors working together will enhance food security across Africa
GOGLA and partners push for nexus approaches in Africa, emphasizing off-grid solar's role in transforming agri-food systems for sustainable development.
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact
These resources can be used by companies, climate funds, governments, and development organisations to design and implement off-grid solar business models, investments and programmes to improve res...
Off-grid Solar Could Provide First-time Electricity Access to Almost 400 million People Globally by 2030
Investment in off-grid solar must increase to $21 billion to electrify 398M people, as highlighted in the 2024 Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report.
GOGLA and e-MFP Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion and Off-Grid Solar Expansion
GOGLA and e-MFP collaborate to expand financial services and off-grid solar energy access, enhancing productivity and resilience for millions.
Almost 9M solar kits sold in 2023, according to the new Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report
The report reveals that off-grid solar products have benefited 116 million people and avoided 109 million metric tons of CO2e, but sustainable sales growth is needed to reach 2030 targets.
$425 million invested into the global off-grid solar sector in 2023, a 43% drop versus 2022
The sector would require 7x more investment to fulfil its contribution to universal energy access by 2030. On a more positive note, flows into productive uses of renewable energy grew 2.5X.
18 African Clean Energy Leaders Selected for 2nd Edition of ELEVATE Programme
ELEVATE will help bridge the gap between African companies and international networks and financiers, enhancing their investor readiness. Companies selected cover a range of geographies and market...
The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo returns to Kenya for its 8th Edition: Powering Lives | Energizing Potential
Featuring partnerships with key organizations in the distributed renewable energy industry, the Forum will bring together policymakers, investors and industry leaders to drive universal energy acce...
20 million people improved their energy access through off-grid solar in 2024, according to the new Global Off-Grid S...
The total number of people benefitting from access through affiliates reached 138 million generating $10B in new income, GOGLA reports.
Off-grid Solar Could Provide First-time Electricity Access to Almost 400 million People Globally by 2030
Investment in off-grid solar must increase to $21 billion to electrify 398M people, as highlighted in the 2024 Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report.
Almost 9M solar kits sold in 2023, according to the new Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report
The report reveals that off-grid solar products have benefited 116 million people and avoided 109 million metric tons of CO2e, but sustainable sales growth is needed to reach 2030 targets.
$425 million invested into the global off-grid solar sector in 2023, a 43% drop versus 2022
The sector would require 7x more investment to fulfil its contribution to universal energy access by 2030. On a more positive note, flows into productive uses of renewable energy grew 2.5X.
New Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report shows record-breaking sales of solar energy kits
GOGLA affiliates sold 9.5 million solar energy kits in 2022, a 20% increase from the first half of the year & 18% higher than 2019.
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report shows 25% sales growth for solar energy kits versus first half of 2021
The latest semi-annual Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report shows that GOGLA affiliates sold 4.33 million solar energy kits, a 25% increase compared to a year ago. Sales of key appliances are also h...
Off-grid solar expected to electrify 624 million people by 2030 but ‘game changers’ are needed to achieve universal a...
The Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: Outlook published by the World Bank’s Lighting Global, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), GOGLA, Efficiency for Access Coalition, and Open Ca...
70 Million People Gained Energy via Off-Grid Solar Despite COVID - New Report Shows
The Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: State of The Sector report published today by the World Bank’s Lighting Global, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), GOGLA, Efficiency for Acc...
New report shows India’s potential as manufacturing hub for solar DRE products
A new report shows that India has become a more competitive place for the manufacturing of solar distributed renewable energy (DRE) products such as solar lighting systems and solar water pumps. T...
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report shows record PAYGo sales
Numbers from the second half of 2021 show that GOGLA affiliates sold close to 4 million solar lighting products, demonstrating the industry’s continued recovery from the COVID pandemic, with some s...
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report indicates need for further climate investment to achieve universal energy access
Close to 3.5 million households achieved energy access through off-grid solar between January and June 2021, but an additional 23 million people would have if the off-grid solar market had remained...
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report
Every six months, GOGLA and The World Bank Group's Lighting Global program publish the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, a market intelligence series on sales and impact of off-grid solar lighti...
GOGLA Report Reveals Blended Finance Solutions to Bridge $21 Billion Off-Grid Solar Gap
Discover how investment schemes that strategically combine public, private and philanthropic capital to mobilize private capital, can accelerate energy access and sustainable development in the off...
Amid funding dip and consolidation, $300M flows to off-grid solar as market gathers momentum
GOGLA's 2024 report shows $300M investment in off-grid solar, despite funding decline. Scale-ups show maturity, while start-ups face challenges. New equity funds and subsidies boost market momentum...
$425 million invested into the global off-grid solar sector in 2023, a 43% drop versus 2022
The sector would require 7x more investment to fulfil its contribution to universal energy access by 2030. On a more positive note, flows into productive uses of renewable energy grew 2.5X.
18 African Clean Energy Leaders Selected for 2nd Edition of ELEVATE Programme
ELEVATE will help bridge the gap between African companies and international networks and financiers, enhancing their investor readiness. Companies selected cover a range of geographies and market...
The 2nd edition of ELEVATE launches to help African off-grid solar companies close the funding gap
The programme provides access to virtual training, tools, webinars, events, & GOGLA membership to close the funding gap.
Unlocking Solar Capital Africa: The future is bright
The event saw over 400 international and local attendees, including private sector, investors, policymakers and development partners participate in a program that included over 100 panelists and 22...
Investment in the global off-grid solar sector hit a new record of $746M in 2022
The latest results from the Investment Database show a record investment of $746M in 2022, a 63% growth versus the previous year. The record investment in the off-grid solar industry is encouraging...
Investments in the global off-grid solar sector grew by 44% in 2021, hitting a record $450M
GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, supported by Get.invest, has updated its Investment Database, showing a 44% growth in 2021, with the total investment reaching a recor...
20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty
GOGLA is excited to announce that 20 African companies have been selected to participate in ELEVATE, a pilot programme to support the next generation of locally-owned and managed companies in the o...
Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit
The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...
2020: Off-grid solar investment remains robust during COVID-19 pandemic
GOGLA’s Investment Database finds that the total investment into the off-grid solar sector in 2020 amounted to USD 316 million – four million higher than 2019 – and shows some significant shifts in...
Energy access sector essential to building back better
The two-day summit was organized by ARE and GOGLA with support from GET.invest and in partnership with AMDA, ESMAP, GDC, SEforALL and the Clean Cooking Alliance. Participants met in 600 online matc...
New Coalition Formed to Power Food Systems with Clean Energy
Agri-Energy Coalition unites global leaders to advance sustainable agriculture and clean energy access, addressing food security and energy challenges in developing regions.
New report highlights how the energy and agriculture sectors working together will enhance food security across Africa
GOGLA and partners push for nexus approaches in Africa, emphasizing off-grid solar's role in transforming agri-food systems for sustainable development.
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation unveil new resources to enhance off-grid solar’s climate impact
These resources can be used by companies, climate funds, governments, and development organisations to design and implement off-grid solar business models, investments and programmes to improve res...
GOGLA and e-MFP Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion and Off-Grid Solar Expansion
GOGLA and e-MFP collaborate to expand financial services and off-grid solar energy access, enhancing productivity and resilience for millions.
GOGLA and USEA sign partnership to scale up the Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Uganda
The partnership aims to enhance collaboration between government and off-grid solar companies, improve the enabling environment for renewable energy markets, and increase availability of market data.
GOGLA and KEREA sign partnership to scale up the Productive Use of Renewable Energy in Kenya
GOGLA and KEREA, with support from IKEA Foundation, partner to scale up renewable energy in Kenya, aiming to improve food security and create economic empowerment.
New paper highlights the critical role of off-grid solar technologies in powering climate adaptation and justice
Written with the support of the IKEA Foundation, in partnership with Acumen, Efficiency for Access, Ashden and WWF, the paper offers insight into the transformative potential of off-grid solar solu...
GOGLA and IKEA Foundation announce transformative Scaling PURE partnership at the South Asia Forum for Distributed En...
GOGLA and the IKEA Foundation are delighted to announce a strategic partnership to scale the productive use of renewable energy (PURE) for food and water security, MSMEs and health across Asia and ...
The off-grid solar industry renews its commitment to improve climate resilience for 1 billion people by 2030
GOGLA is representing the off-grid solar industry at COP27 with a clear message of hope and inspiration: by 2030, its Power 1 Billion Lives Compact can improve resilience for 1 billion people who a...
Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit
The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...
Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report indicates need for further climate investment to achieve universal energy access
Close to 3.5 million households achieved energy access through off-grid solar between January and June 2021, but an additional 23 million people would have if the off-grid solar market had remained...
GOGLA launches an ambitious Energy Compact to ‘Power 1 Billion Lives’ by 2030
The commitment will be presented at New York Climate Week within the UN High-Level Energy Dialogue, ensuring no one is left behind in the clean energy transition thanks to innovative off-grid solar...
Sarah Malm appointed as new Executive Director of GOGLA
Sarah Malm, experienced leader in inclusive economic growth and social development, named new Executive Director of GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry, succeeding ...
GOGLA launches initiative to strengthen and scale consumer protection in the off-grid solar sector
On World Consumer Rights Day, GOGLA, the global association for the off-grid solar industry, launches ‘Strengthen and Scale’, a new phase of its Consumer Protection Code work. The organisation is c...
New report shows India’s potential as manufacturing hub for solar DRE products
A new report shows that India has become a more competitive place for the manufacturing of solar distributed renewable energy (DRE) products such as solar lighting systems and solar water pumps. T...
20 African clean energy leaders selected for pioneering programme to help end energy poverty
GOGLA is excited to announce that 20 African companies have been selected to participate in ELEVATE, a pilot programme to support the next generation of locally-owned and managed companies in the o...
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 ...
GOGLA launches a Handbook for policymakers aiming to scale the productive use of renewable energy
GOGLA is presenting its Handbook for Governments and Development Partners at an event in Kampala, where together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) of Uganda, the Uganda Sol...
New report shows India’s potential as manufacturing hub for solar DRE products
A new report shows that India has become a more competitive place for the manufacturing of solar distributed renewable energy (DRE) products such as solar lighting systems and solar water pumps. T...
Report Launch: Economic Impact Assessment of VAT and Import Duty on SAS Products
The assessment considered the impact on both energy access and more specifically tax revenues and economic gains for the country.
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 suppor...
SAFDE 2025 opens with an urgent call for investment and policy support to scale up solar energy in South Asia
The event emphasizes DRE potential with insights from leaders, advocating for partnerships and finance to build a low-carbon future in South Asia.
The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo returns to Kenya for its 8th Edition: Powering Lives | Energizing Potential
Featuring partnerships with key organizations in the distributed renewable energy industry, the Forum will bring together policymakers, investors and industry leaders to drive universal energy acce...
Unlocking Solar Capital Africa: The future is bright
The event saw over 400 international and local attendees, including private sector, investors, policymakers and development partners participate in a program that included over 100 panelists and 22...
Capitalise on the momentum, key message from the Global Off-Grid Solar Finance Summit
The off-grid solar industry has helped mitigate 86 million metric tonnes of CO2e, while enabling remote and vulnerable populations to adapt and become more resilient to climate change. However, it ...
