Access to energy is more than access to light. It is access to opportunity, dignity, health, and economic security. At Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), we view renewable energy as a powerful tool for social good. Community-based solar farms and solar gardens...
Access to energy is about far more than electricity. It is about opportunity, dignity, health, and economic security. For millions of people around the world, especially in low-income and rural communities, unreliable or nonexistent energy access limits progress...
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Kammen to its Board of Directors. A global leader in clean energy innovation, energy access, and climate justice, Dr. Kammen brings decades of experience advancing equitable,...
This month, the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) turns 35 years old. Since 1990, SELF has worked to deliver solar energy solutions to communities that need them most. What began as a bold belief—that everyone, everywhere should have access to electricity—has...
Across the globe, communities are using solar energy to power resilience, opportunity, and hope—and your support makes it possible. The Solar Electric Light Fund’s 2024 Annual Report highlights how solar energy is changing lives in meaningful, lasting ways. Families...
Access to reliable energy is a fundamental driver of socio-economic development. Yet, nearly 1 billion people worldwide—predominantly in rural areas—still lack basic electricity. Renewable energy for rural development offers a sustainable solution, bridging energy...
In a world where energy access remains a challenge for millions, community solar microgrids are emerging as a game-changing solution. These decentralized energy systems harness the power of the sun to provide reliable, affordable electricity to underserved...
This holiday season, SELF is raising awareness for the important role of light in our lives. This article explores why lighting public spaces is important for safe communities. For Nadiope Loy, life changed when the sun went down. In her rural village in central...
This holiday season, SELF is raising awareness for the important role of light in our lives. This article explores how light saves lives in healthcare settings. Can you imagine going to the hospital in the middle of the night for an emergency, only to be told to...
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