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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 […]

Solar repair training: A Bright Path Towards Sustainability

Eight Solar Entrepreneurs from rural Zambia visited Lusaka in April to participate in SolarAid’s three-day solar light repair training. This training marks a significant step towards addressing two crucial challenges: improving access to sustainable lighting and reducing electronic waste in underserved communities. The primary goal of the training was to equip these entrepreneurs with the […]

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Press release: SolarAid announces new board chair and trustees

London, UK – SolarAid, a pioneering charity dedicated to bringing solar power to underserved communities across Africa, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees. Lionel Marumahoko has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees, while Chris Austin joins as a new Trustee, further strengthening SolarAid’s leadership […]

Solar Lighting the Way Amid Zambia’s Dual Crisis

The climate crisis is here, and those who have contributed the least are feeling it the most. Zambia is currently facing the most severe droughts in decades. This drought, exacerbated by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, has had a profound effect on the country, impacting everything from agriculture to electricity generation. With over […]

SolarAid wins at the Charity Awards 2024

Press release SolarAid wins at the Charity Awards 2024 SolarAid is delighted to announce that it has taken the top prize in the International Aid & Development category at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. SolarAid was recognised for its Light a Village programme in Malawi, […]