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,
the largest seller of solar lights in Africa. SolarAid was founded by
Solarcentury, a
solar energy
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar power to generate electricity, solar thermal energy (including solar water heating), and solar architecture. It is an essenti ...
company based in the UK.
Aims and focus
SolarAid aims to light up every home, school and clinic in Africa by 2030, using safe, clean, solar power. The charity's social enterprise, SunnyMoney, operates in Zambia and Malawi.
[ SolarAid also work through partners in Uganda and Senegal in West Africa.
]
Awards
SolarAid is the recipient of a 2013 Google Global Impact Award, a 2013 ''Guardian
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'' Sustainable Business Award. and the 2013 Ashden Gold Award.
See also
* Renewable energy in developing countries
* Solar lamp
* UN-Energy
References
External links
SolarAid Official websiteSunnyMoney Official website
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Charities based in London
Development charities based in the United Kingdom
International development in Africa
International organisations based in London
International sustainable development
Renewable energy policy
Sustainability organizations