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October 2026

- October 27, 2026
- Market trends & insights
Off-Grid Solar Gains Ground as Least-Cost Driver of Energy Access, Jobs and Growth

New report points to a maturing off-grid solar market that could power up to 398 million more people by 2030, helping close the gap for the 655 million still without electricity

- September 17, 2026
- Events
Global off-grid solar leaders to gather in Rwanda with the aim to scale investment, innovation, and energy access

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.

- August 26, 2026
- Events
GOGLA and the International Solar Alliance Renew and Expand Global Cooperation on Off-Grid Solar

The renewed MoU strengthens the off-grid solar sector with standards, market intelligence, policy, and private capital mobilisation.

- June 18, 2026
- Events
GOGLA and AMDA Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Energy Access

The collaboration will strengthen policy, investment, and advocacy for off-grid solar and minigrid energy, driving progress toward universal access.
- June 15, 2026
- Investment
Off-grid solar investment signals sector maturation, capital concentration

GOGLA reports growing off-grid solar investment in 2025, driven by structured finance and local currency, but warns of rising funding disparities.
- June 2, 2026
- Market trends & insights
Record Sales Highlight Off-Grid Solar’s Critical Role in Electrification

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.

- September 1, 2025
- Climate & Impact
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.

- July 10, 2025
- Investment
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...

- May 27, 2025
- Market trends & insights
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.

- April 16, 2025
- Investment
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...
- April 8, 2025
- Events
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.
- April 3, 2025
- Climate & Impact
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.

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