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 […]
This Annual Review covers the financial year of 2021 as well as impact numbers and future plans.
This Annual Report covers the financial year of 2021 as well as impact numbers and future plans including our financial statements.
In the world of challenge events there’s nothing bigger than the London Marathon and in recent years, the Virtual London Marathon. A chance for individuals to participate in one of the most iconic races in the world, but on their own terms. A challenge to walk or run 26.2 miles on a route of your choice […]
As we reflect on COP27, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Antonio Guterres’s opening speech warned us that “we are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator.” And the BBC is reporting that ‘nations deeply divided over cash to help poor countries cope with the impacts of climate […]
As the sun sets, millions of families are without electricity, forced to burn dirty kerosene lamps or straw to light their home. However, a solar light provides safe, clean, energy – it brings communities together and creates a brighter future, in an instant. Farmers can sort their crops, children can study, patients can be […]