The Household Solar Funders Group
Started in 2020, the Household Solar Funders Group (HSFG) brings together 65 funders of household solar in Africa. The primary aim of the HSFG is to accelerate access to energy (SDG7), through funder collaboration on activities which address market barriers and benefit from a collective approach.
This website offers an overview of events and news about household solar in Africa, while HSFG members can access meeting minutes, presentations and additional documents in the member area.
More information on the Household Solar Funders Group can be found here.
Household Solar news
New report: Keeping the Lights On
9 May 2025
A Study of Repayment and Impact in the PAYGo Solar Market. Pay-as-You-Go (PAYGo) off-grid solar (OGS) solutions have a critical role to play in making energy connections affordable for those… Read More »New report: Keeping the Lights On
Baobab Group completes strategic sale of majority stake in Baobab+ to BioLite
8 May 2025
Baobab Group announced today the successful completion of the sale of its majority stake in Baobab+ to BioLite. This strategic divestment will enable Baobab+ to leverage BioLite's technological expertise and… Read More »Baobab Group completes strategic sale of majority stake in Baobab+ to BioLite
AECF and Invest in Visions launch Solar Electrification Fund
6 May 2025
Today, AECF officially launched the Solar Electrification Fund in partnership with Invest in Visions – a non-bank impact investor headquartered in Frankfurt. The Fund is a bold step in solving… Read More »AECF and Invest in Visions launch Solar Electrification Fund
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