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= Overview<br/> =
 
= Overview<br/> =
  
'''[http://gogla.org GOGLA (Global Off-Grid Lighting Association)]&nbsp;'''is an independent, not-for-profit off-grid solar industry association. GOGLA represents over 125 members as the voice of the off-grid solar energy sector. GOGLA represents its members, implements sector-support programmes, coordinates industry-led working groups and advocacy initiatives. It also organizes the off-grid solar industry’s premier biennial event, the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo, and several other events.[[#_ftn1|[1]]]&nbsp;<br/>
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'''[http://gogla.org GOGLA]&nbsp;'''GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. Our 200+ members provide millions of low-income and climate-vulnerable people with affordable, high-quality products and services; rapidly increasing customers’ productivity, connectivity, and resilience. To enable sustainable businesses and accelerate energy access, we provide market insights, standards and best practice, and advocate for catalytic policies, programmes and investment. Working with partners, our pioneering industry can improve the lives of 1 billion people by 2030.<br/>
 
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[[File:GOGLA logo .jpg|alt=|thumb|468x468px|GOGLA logo]]
GOGLA is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands with regional representatives based in Mumbai, India and Nairobi, Kenya.[[#_ftn2|[2]]]
 
 
 
 
= Context<br/> =
 
= Context<br/> =
  
GOGLA was created to accelerate access to modern energy, in line with the&nbsp;[http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg7 Sustainable Development Goal 7]. GOGLA was founded in 2012 by some of the first off-grid (solar) lighting companies with the support from IFC/World Bank’s [http://www.lightingglobal.org/ Lighting Global] program.[[#_ftn3|[3]]]
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GOGLA was created to accelerate access to modern energy, in line with the&nbsp;[http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg7 Sustainable Development Goal 7]. GOGLA was founded in 2012 by some of the first off-grid (solar) lighting companies with the support from IFC/World Bank’s [http://www.lightingglobal.org/ Lighting Global] program.
 
 
In recent years, with more members focusing on a broader range of off-grid solar products and services, the association’s scope now comprises pico-solar lanterns, solar home systems, community lighting and household as well as productive use off-grid appliances.[[#_ftn4|[4]]]
 
  
 
= Membership and governance<br/> =
 
= Membership and governance<br/> =
  
GOGLA membership is open to all stakeholders within the off-grid solar sector. GOGLA currently represents over 125 industry and associate members.[[#_ftn7|[7]]]
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GOGLA [https://www.gogla.org/member-section/benefits-of-your-gogla-membership/ membership] is open to all stakeholders within the off-grid solar sector. GOGLA currently represents 200+ industry and associate members.
  
The GOGLA board of directors consist of 7 representatives from both industry members and associate members. Current president of GOGLA is Philips Lighting, represented by Harry Verhaar. The advisory board consists of representatives from GOGLA’s wider partner network.[[#_ftn8|[8]]]
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The GOGLA [https://www.gogla.org/board/ board of directors] consists of 6 representatives from both industry members and associate members. The current president of GOGLA is Radhika Thakkar. The advisory board consists of representatives from GOGLA’s wider partner network.
  
 
= Programs and Advocacy<br/> =
 
= Programs and Advocacy<br/> =
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GOGLA’s objective is to help the industry grow quickly but sustainably. It focuses its efforts on three core barriers to growth of the sector, namely, mobilizing investment, creating an enabling environment and quality assurance and consumer protection.
 
GOGLA’s objective is to help the industry grow quickly but sustainably. It focuses its efforts on three core barriers to growth of the sector, namely, mobilizing investment, creating an enabling environment and quality assurance and consumer protection.
  
GOGLA has 6 industry [https://www.gogla.org/ working groups] covering: policy, technology, business development, sustainability, impact and one more working group focus specifically on India.[[#_ftn9|[9]]]&nbsp;
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GOGLA has industry [https://www.gogla.org/working-groups/ working groups] covering: consumer experience, policy, technology, business development, the productive use of renewable energy (PURE), climate/sustainability and impact.  
  
GOGLA advocates [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/recource_docs/delivering-universal-energy-access-the-industry-position-on-building-off-grid-lighting-and-household-electrification-markets.pdf industry positions] on policy and regulation in front of governments and other non-sector stakeholders as the voice of the off-grid solar sector.[[#_ftn10|[10]]]
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GOGLA advocates industry positions on policy and regulation in front of governments and other non-sector stakeholders as the voice of the off-grid solar sector.
  
 
= GOGLA Publications<br/> =
 
= GOGLA Publications<br/> =
  
GOGLA publishes reports and guidance notes in various industry-related areas including [https://www.gogla.org/resources/providing-energy-access-through-off-grid-solar-guidance-for-governments policy], market data&nbsp;and [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/wbg_kpi_011818_yp_v20interactive-comp.pdf technology].<br/>
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GOGLA publishes reports and guidance notes in various industry-related areas including policy, market data&nbsp;and technology.
  
The [https://www.gogla.org/news/latest-global-off-grid-solar-market-report-reveals-a-buoyant-market-despite-a-dip-in-sales semi-annual Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report] is one of GOGLA’s key publications detailing the sales data across different product categories and regions. The sales data is collected from GOGLA members and Lighting Global associates; the impact figures are generated with GOGLA [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/afbeeldingen/gogla-standardised-impact-metrics-for-the-off-grid-energy-sector1.pdf impact metrics].[[#_ftn11|[11]]]
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The [https://www.gogla.org/reports/global-off-grid-solar-market-report/ semi-annual Global Off-vGrid Solar Market Report] is one of GOGLA’s key publications detailing the sales data across different product categories and regions. The sales data is collected from GOGLA members and associates; the impact figures are generated with GOGLA impact metrics.
  
[https://www.lightingglobal.org/2018-global-off-grid-solar-market-trends-report/ Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report] is produced by [https://www.dalberg.com/ Dalberg] and Lighting Global, with support from GOGLA and [https://www.esmap.org/ ESMAP]. The biennial series was started in 2010, serve as the go-to source of information for investors, industry members, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the off-grid solar space, the flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the sector. The latest version is published in January 2018 during the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo in Hong Kong.[[#_ftn12|[12]]]
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[https://www.gogla.org/reports/off-grid-solar-market-trends-report-2022/ Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report] is produced by [https://www.dalberg.com/ Dalberg] and Lighting Global, with support from GOGLA and [https://www.esmap.org/ ESMAP]. The biennial series was started in 2010, serve as the go-to source of information for investors, industry members, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the off-grid solar space, the flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the sector.  
  
 
= GOGLA Events<br/> =
 
= GOGLA Events<br/> =
  
GOGLA regularly organizes events to help develop the off-grid lighting and energy sector including the premier biennial event – [http://offgridsolarforum.org/ Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo].<br/>
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GOGLA regularly organizes events to help develop the off-grid lighting and energy sector including the premier biennial event – [http://offgridsolarforum.org/ Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo].
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= Further Information<br/> =
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<div>[http://www.gogla.org/ GOGLA official website]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/gogla-blogs/?_blog_category=blog GOGLA Publications/ Resources]</div><div>'''GOGLA [https://www.gogla.org/events/ Events]'''</div><div>[http://www.offgridsolarforum.org/ Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo]<div id="ftn1">
  
GOGLA also organizes Investor Conferences to facilitate access to finance in key markets; Annual Member Conferences for members to connect; as well as topical workshops to share knowledge and coordinate action on relevant topics.[[#_ftn13|[13]]]
 
 
= Further Information<br/> =
 
<div>[http://www.gogla.org/ GOGLA official website]<br/></div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/news/latest-global-off-grid-solar-market-report-reveals-a-buoyant-market-despite-a-dip-in-sales Semi-annual Off-Grid Solar Market Report]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/gogla-bridge GOGLA Bridge]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/publications GOGLA Publications/ Resources]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/recource_docs/delivering-universal-energy-access-the-industry-position-on-building-off-grid-lighting-and-household-electrification-markets.pdf Industry Opinions]</div><div><br/></div><div>'''GOGLA Publications'''<br/></div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/gogla_sales-and-impact-reporth12017_def.pdf Global Off-Grid Solar Semi-Annual Market Report]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/energy_access_through_off-grid_solar_-_guidance_for_govts.pdf Providing Energy Access through Off-Grid Solar: Guidance for Governments]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/wbg_kpi_011818_yp_v20interactive-comp.pdf KPI Technical Guide for the Off-Grid Pay-As-You-Go Sector]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''Supported publications'''<br/></div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/resource_docs/2018_mtr_full_report_low-res_2018.01.15_final.pdf 2018 Off-Grid Market Trends Report]<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''GOGLA Events'''<br/></div><div>[http://www.offgridsolarforum.org/ Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo]</div><div>[https://www.gogla.org/events/gogla-annual-general-meeting Annual General Meeting]</div><div><br/>
 
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[[#_ftnref1|[1]]] GOGLA, “About us”, &nbsp;[https://www.gogla.org/about-us https://www.gogla.org/about-us].
 
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[[#_ftnref2|[2]]] Ibid.
 
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[[#_ftnref3|[3]]] Ibid.
 
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[[#_ftnref4|[4]]] Ibid.
 
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[[#_ftnref5|[5]]] Ibid.
 
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[[#_ftnref6|[6]]] Ibid.
 
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[[#_ftnref7|[7]]] GOGLA Official Website, “Membership”, [https://www.gogla.org/about-us/our-members https://www.gogla.org/about-us/our-members].
 
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[[#_ftnref8|[8]]] GOGLA Official Website, “Governance”, [https://www.gogla.org/about-us/governance https://www.gogla.org/about-us/governance]<br/>
 
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[[#_ftnref9|[9]]] GOGLA Brochure, [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/documenten/compressed_gogla_brochurea5_def_web.pdf https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/documenten/compressed_gogla_brochurea5_def_web.pdf].
 
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[[#_ftnref10|[10]]] [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/recource_docs/delivering-universal-energy-access-the-industry-position-on-building-off-grid-lighting-and-household-electrification-markets.pdf https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/recource_docs/delivering-universal-energy-access-the-industry-position-on-building-off-grid-lighting-and-household-electrification-markets.pdf]
 
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[[#_ftnref11|[11]]] GOGLA, “Standardised impact metrics for the off-grid energy sector”, [https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/afbeeldingen/gogla-standardised-impact-metrics-for-the-off-grid-energy-sector1.pdf https://www.gogla.org/sites/default/files/afbeeldingen/gogla-standardised-impact-metrics-for-the-off-grid-energy-sector1.pdf].
 
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[[#_ftnref12|[12]]] PR Newswire, “As new report estimates the off-grid solar market has provided improved energy access to 360 million people globally, sector leaders gather in Hong Kong to chart the future of the industry” [http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/as-new-report-estimates-the-off-grid-solar-market-has-provided-improved-energy-access-to-360-million-people-globally-sector-leaders-gather-in-hong-kong-to-chart-the-future-of-the-industry-1013548273 http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/as-new-report-estimates-the-off-grid-solar-market-has-provided-improved-energy-access-to-360-million-people-globally-sector-leaders-gather-in-hong-kong-to-chart-the-future-of-the-industry-1013548273]
 
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[[#_ftnref13|[13]]] GOGLA Brochure.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 25 June 2024

Overview

GOGLA GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. Our 200+ members provide millions of low-income and climate-vulnerable people with affordable, high-quality products and services; rapidly increasing customers’ productivity, connectivity, and resilience. To enable sustainable businesses and accelerate energy access, we provide market insights, standards and best practice, and advocate for catalytic policies, programmes and investment. Working with partners, our pioneering industry can improve the lives of 1 billion people by 2030.

GOGLA logo

Context

GOGLA was created to accelerate access to modern energy, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 7. GOGLA was founded in 2012 by some of the first off-grid (solar) lighting companies with the support from IFC/World Bank’s Lighting Global program.

Membership and governance

GOGLA membership is open to all stakeholders within the off-grid solar sector. GOGLA currently represents 200+ industry and associate members.

The GOGLA board of directors consists of 6 representatives from both industry members and associate members. The current president of GOGLA is Radhika Thakkar. The advisory board consists of representatives from GOGLA’s wider partner network.

Programs and Advocacy

GOGLA’s objective is to help the industry grow quickly but sustainably. It focuses its efforts on three core barriers to growth of the sector, namely, mobilizing investment, creating an enabling environment and quality assurance and consumer protection.

GOGLA has industry working groups covering: consumer experience, policy, technology, business development, the productive use of renewable energy (PURE), climate/sustainability and impact.

GOGLA advocates industry positions on policy and regulation in front of governments and other non-sector stakeholders as the voice of the off-grid solar sector.

GOGLA Publications

GOGLA publishes reports and guidance notes in various industry-related areas including policy, market data and technology.

The semi-annual Global Off-vGrid Solar Market Report is one of GOGLA’s key publications detailing the sales data across different product categories and regions. The sales data is collected from GOGLA members and associates; the impact figures are generated with GOGLA impact metrics.

Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report is produced by Dalberg and Lighting Global, with support from GOGLA and ESMAP. The biennial series was started in 2010, serve as the go-to source of information for investors, industry members, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the off-grid solar space, the flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the sector.

GOGLA Events

GOGLA regularly organizes events to help develop the off-grid lighting and energy sector including the premier biennial event – Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo.

Further Information

GOGLA Events