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A Teacher at Sea: Educating others on the need for climate action

Our supporters amaze us. In using their talents of baking, running, writing or even public speaking, they show extraordinary commitment to helping provide energy access to rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa and raising vital awareness of SolarAid’s mission. Together with our supporters, we make sustainable change happen, overnight. I recently had the pleasure of speaking […]

Racing to Make a Difference: A 43-kilometre challenge through the desert

At SolarAid, we are often impressed by the challenges people take on in support of our mission to bring clean, safe energy to the most remote communities in sub-Saharan Africa. From sponsored tattoos to writing solar-themed books, our supporters never fail to surprise us. One such Solar Champion, Arno Macken, took his fundraising to new […]

Building a brighter future with the solar industry

At SolarAid, we believe in building true, sustainable connections with people and companies who are dedicated to making our world better. Our charity was born out of the solar industry and since then we’ve built incredible partnerships with companies within the industry that share our mission to bring affordable, clean energy to communities no one […]

2025: Turn challenges into change

Fundraise for SolarAid and brighten lives As the new year approaches, we take time to reflect on our aspirations for the year ahead. For many, these may include getting active, giving back, or taking on a new challenge: fundraising for SolarAid can tick all the boxes! It’s easy to take for granted our access to […]

Annual Report 2023/24

Our Annual Report for 2023/24 is here! Covering the financial year ending March 2024 as well as impact numbers and future plans including our financial statements...

A look back on 2024

As we approach the end of 2024 it makes me proud to reflect on all the hard work we have been doing in the past year. Together with an increasing army of strategic partners we have been committed to working to fast-track access to solar powered light and electricity for people and communities who are […]

Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024

Update 10th December 2024: We did it! Thanks to all of the incredible supporters just like you, we raised an enormous £100,487. Thank you. Original post: Giving Tuesday is upon us again! Tuesday 3rd December marks the global day of giving. The day that has inspired millions to come together in the hope of creating […]

Launching the State of Repair Report

Together with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), we are delighted to share the first-ever State of Repair report where we have gathered essential insights from across the off-grid energy sector in the Global South – examining the current state of repair services.  SolarAid has been working on the repair of non-functioning solar products […]

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Press release

SolarAid and UNSW Launch “State of Repair” Report, Setting the Stage for the Future of Off-Grid Solar Repair Services London, UK, 11.10.24 – SolarAid, in partnership with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), is thrilled to announce the release of the first-ever State of Repair in the Off-Grid Solar Sector report, offering a comprehensive look at the […]