Off-grid solar repair in Africa: from burden to opportunity is a white paper written by the University of New South Wales and SolarAid. This white paper aims to share knowledge and learnings to facilitate replication of their successful repair pilot across the continent. It explores the potential for solar energy kit (SEK) repair in Africa […]
The climate crisis is here and Africa is at the forefront. In the most recent IPCC report, it was emphasised that Africa is warming at a faster pace than the rest of the world, despite contributing the least to global carbon emissions. The effects of this are being felt across the continent and the ability […]
Picture this: It’s June, the hottest weekend of the year so far, and people up and down the UK are doing everything they can to relax and stay cool. Running isn’t the first thing on the public’s mind on a day like this, but as always SolarAid’s supporters never fail to surprise us with their […]
From massive landfills stacked with large electronics like TVs, washing machines and refrigerators, to the increase of small electronics such as smartphones, tablets and headphones, the accumulation of electronic waste is an increasingly pressing issue around the world. Due to higher consumption rates of electronic equipment, and the short life-cycles and limited repair options for […]
Access to reliable and affordable energy is a fundamental necessity for socio-economic development. With a significant portion of the global population still lacking access to electricity, especially in the global south, millions are being left behind the rapid development we are seeing in other parts of the world. Latest statistics from the Energy Progress Report […]
Discover the Sun King Pro and BioLite Solar Panel In today’s world, where sustainability and impact go hand-in-hand, choosing eco-friendly energy solutions is more than a personal choice—it’s a global statement. At SolarAid, we focus on getting clean, sustainable light to the remotest corners of Sub-Saharan Africa and when you buy one of our innovative […]
Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the sale of small-scale off-grid solar products across the Global South, increasing energy access and decreasing the use of dirty and dangerous alternatives. But, this is posing a new question: what is being done to address solar e-waste to ensure that it is not […]
Today is International Day of Light. At SolarAid, we celebrate light and the way that it weaves itself through every aspect of our lives. From our work to our studies, to feeling safe and spending time with our loved ones, light plays an essential part in our everyday lives. However, nearly 600 million people […]
“I’m not a big fan of tattoos”, is not something you would expect someone to say who set up a GoFundMe page dedicated to fundraising £2,000, with the promise of getting a tattoo if the target is met. But that’s how committed SolarAid supporter Richard Lowes is to renewable energy. Working at a not-for-profit […]
2022 has been quite a year. As we came out of Covid 19 lockdowns at the start of the year, our teams continued to bring solar light and power to rural communities. As we found ourselves in the midst of a cost of living crisis impacting people across the globe, we ramped up our […]