GOGLA and ESMAP, hosted by the Government of Rwanda, organize the 9th Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo, where investors, ministers and companies will advance off-grid solar for 600 million people.
Read articleThe renewed MoU strengthens the off-grid solar sector with standards, market intelligence, policy, and private capital mobilisation.
The collaboration will strengthen policy, investment, and advocacy for off-grid solar and minigrid energy, driving progress toward universal access.
GOGLA reports growing off-grid solar investment in 2025, driven by structured finance and local currency, but warns of rising funding disparities.
GOGLA calls for coordinated support as off-grid solar sales hit 10 million kits in 2025, powering progress toward global energy access and SDG7 goals.
Agri-Energy Coalition unites global leaders to advance sustainable agriculture and clean energy access, addressing food security and energy challenges in developing regions.
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...
The total number of people benefitting from access through affiliates reached 138 million generating $10B in new income, GOGLA reports.
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...
The event emphasizes DRE potential with insights from leaders, advocating for partnerships and finance to build a low-carbon future in South Asia.
GOGLA and partners push for nexus approaches in Africa, emphasizing off-grid solar's role in transforming agri-food systems for sustainable development.
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...
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 calls for coordinated support as off-grid solar sales hit 10 million kits in 2025, powering progress toward global energy access and SDG7 goals.
The total number of people benefitting from access through affiliates reached 138 million generating $10B in new income, GOGLA reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 reports growing off-grid solar investment in 2025, driven by structured finance and local currency, but warns of rising funding disparities.
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...
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...
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.
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 programme provides access to virtual training, tools, webinars, events, & GOGLA membership to close the funding gap.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Agri-Energy Coalition unites global leaders to advance sustainable agriculture and clean energy access, addressing food security and energy challenges in developing regions.
GOGLA and partners push for nexus approaches in Africa, emphasizing off-grid solar's role in transforming agri-food systems for sustainable development.
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 collaborate to expand financial services and off-grid solar energy access, enhancing productivity and resilience for millions.
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, with support from IKEA Foundation, partner to scale up renewable energy in Kenya, aiming to improve food security and create economic empowerment.
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 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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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, 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
The assessment considered the impact on both energy access and more specifically tax revenues and economic gains for the country.
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...
GOGLA and ESMAP, hosted by the Government of Rwanda, organize the 9th Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo, where investors, ministers and companies will advance off-grid solar for 600 million people.
The renewed MoU strengthens the off-grid solar sector with standards, market intelligence, policy, and private capital mobilisation.
The collaboration will strengthen policy, investment, and advocacy for off-grid solar and minigrid energy, driving progress toward universal access.
The event emphasizes DRE potential with insights from leaders, advocating for partnerships and finance to build a low-carbon future in South Asia.
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...
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...
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 ...
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