Formation | 2006 |
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Founder | Jeremy Leggett |
Type | International Development charity |
Focus | Solar market catalysation |
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Area served | Africa |
Product | Solar lamps, lanterns and home-systems |
Employees | 100+ |
Website | solar-aid |
SolarAid is an international development charity which is working to create a sustainable market for solar lights in Africa. In line with the Sustainable Development Goal 7: "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all", the organisation's aim is to reduce global poverty and climate change through providing access to solar lights for rural communities. SolarAid wholly owns the social enterprise, SunnyMoney,[1] the largest seller of solar lights in Africa.[2] SolarAid was founded by Solarcentury, a solar energy company based in the UK.