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Recent data and modeling show that efforts to deliver universal access to affordable, reliable, 
sustainable, and modern energy by 2030 (Sustainable Development Goal 7) are off-track. Last 
year, the number of people without access to energy rose for the first time in 20 years,¹ and 
climate change threatens to further de-rail ongoing efforts. Climate risks such as heat waves, 
water scarcity, and natural disasters have already begun to displace people from their homes and 
threaten livelihoods.

Productive use of appliances can help people cope with these crises. Solar water pumps (SWPs), for example, offer a stable source of irrigation in the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns; e-cooking technologies such as electric pressure cookers reduce reliance on biomass fuels, helping to decrease deforestation rates and mitigate emissions generated through traditional cooking methods; fans reduce the risks of ever-increasing heat stress; and TVs, radios and mobile devices increase communities’ climate preparedness through early disaster warning systems.
Additionally, when natural disasters strike, traditional grid system infrastructure that provides critical energy services is often more vulnerable. Having a solar energy system to generate emergency power and address the most critical energy needs can provide instant relief for communities or 
households impacted by climate disasters.

However, not all appliances are created equal. The off-grid solar market is characterized by appliances with varying levels of quality and durability. Some are designed and manufactured well, while others fall short of expectations for safety, durability, and performance. A 2021 study of a nationally representative sample of solar appliance users in Kenya found that quality-verified off-grid solar appliances are significantly less likely to break down than non-quality verified appliances.

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