Who we are
GOGLA is the global off-grid solar association. We represent the leading organisations delivering clean, affordable energy to underserved communities worldwide.
We bring together companies, investors, governments and partners to grow the off-grid solar sector and reach the people who need energy most. Drawing on our data and insights on market trends and best practices, we inform policy and investment decisions and advocate for the conditions needed to scale. Together with our members, we are building a strong, responsible industry that creates jobs and economic opportunity.
Off-grid solar solutions are already improving the lives of more than 560 million people worldwide, powering homes, businesses, farms, schools and clinics. GOGLA and its members are building on this progress to Power 1 Billion Lives Now.
Learn more at gogla.org.
Our missionWe support our members to operate buoyant, sustainable, scalable, and impactful off-grid solar businesses.
Our objective
To strengthen the market for our members by fostering positive business environments, enabling them to operate long-lasting, responsible, and profitable businesses at scale.
Our vision
Over 1 billion lives improved with affordable, high quality, small-scale energy products and services by 2030.
Our value
What do we do for our members?
GOGLA promotes, safeguards and convenes the off-grid solar and efficient appliance industry.
PROMOTE
We communicate the value of the off-grid solar industry to those key to its success: governments, policymakers, investors, neighbouring industries and international institutions – inspiring support where it matters most.
SAFEGUARD
We help lay solid foundations for industry growth, from the pursuit of enabling policies, standards and regulations to accelerate electricity access, to building investor confidence in the sector. This means our members are less exposed to risk and operate in stronger markets for the long term.
CONVENE
We support collaboration and knowledge-sharing between our members, policymakers, investors, donors, facilitators, thought leaders and others to strengthen our network and build a relevant, informed, dynamic and confident industry.
What do we do for key partners and stakeholders?
We work with governments, development partners, investors, research institutions, media and other stakeholders as the ‘go to’ organisation to learn about and connect with this pioneering industry. With 200+ members across the globe, we exist to accelerate the growth of immediate, affordable, localised electricity.
We provide:
- The latest market information
- Insights on trends, innovations and impacts in areas such as local economic development, health and access to education and information
- Information on best practices in business, technologies, policy and finance
- Forums for discussion, learning and development.
The industry’s impact
The off-grid solar industry transforms lives and is making a lasting economic, social and environmental impact. The products and services provided by the industry are reducing CO2 emissions, improving health and education, creating jobs and income opportunities and helping consumers save money.