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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
SolarAid is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. SolarAid has been shortlisted in the International Aid and Development category for its Light a Village project in Malawi, which is a ground breaking programme aiming to bring […]
In a world where dreams are fuelled by limitless ambition, every journey begins with a simple question: “What if we could…?” For us at SolarAid, this question ignites our passion as we work towards achieving universal energy access. As the urgency to bridge the energy access gap grows, we are persisting in our pursuit of […]
As we are working to progress towards our mission to leave no one behind in the energy transition, we are thrilled to share the news that we are part of an exciting new consortium of actors committed to increasing access to solar powered light and electricity across Madagascar. Recognising the great need for access to […]
Across sub-Saharan Africa, people are denied access to modern healthcare and face unnecessary risk when visiting healthcare facilities. 60% of healthcare facilities lack reliable access to electricity, with 15% lacking access completely. While PV solar systems offer a solution which can be rapidly deployed providing much needed light and power to rural health facilities, there […]
As an organisation delivering off-grid energy, our mission is to light up every home, school and clinic in Africa by 2030. How well are we achieving this when compared with other energy organisations? We’re proud to have our Social Enterprise SunnyMoney Zambia named a 60 Decibels Energy Top Impact Award winner for Solar Lanterns this […]
Looking out the rear-view mirror on the year we are leaving behind, we are proud to, yet again, see thousands of homes getting a light switch for the first time. We are seeing children reading by clean, safe light, women entrepreneurs (‘Mayi Walas’) creating flourishing businesses, solar Repair Technicians giving second life to broken lights […]