The Solar Foundation’s mission is to leverage new technologies like the blockchain to fund and accelerate off-grid solar solutions for underserved communities in emerging economies. We believe decentralized solar energy is a public good and we work toward the achievement of SDG7: Universal access to clean, reliable and affordable electricity.
By working on solar projects with our local partners in Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, we’ve witnessed how small solar solutions in rural, low-income communities unlock profound, real-life, tangible benefits. We specifically look for opportunities to develop full-stack solutions: solar-powered community centers that provide access to off-grid power along with other benefits such as digital skills training, education, public charging hubs, solar-powered wells, etc.
At The Solar Foundation, we believe it's unacceptable that nearly 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity—in a place that's perfect for off-grid solar. Electricity is a lifeline and the key to unlocking Africa's potential. No economy grows in the dark and access to off-grid solar energy for unpowered or unreliably powered communities is foundational to increasing economic development, educational opportunities, access to healthcare and digital inclusion and innovation.