Global sales of solar energy kits fell to 8.96 million units in 2023, after a peak of 9.53 million units sold in 2022. “An estimated 116 million people are currently benefiting from improved access to energy through off-grid solar energy kits reported by GOGLA affiliates. GOGLA: Without derisking, off-grid solar will not achieve its goalsHow are people paying for off-grid solar lighting? Global sales of solar energy kits (lanterns, multi-light systems and solar home systems) in the second half of 2023 reached 4.6 million units. Notably, sales of off-grid solar energy kits decreased compared to the second half of 2022 in East Africa, West Africa and South Asia.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 03, 2024 20:26 UTC