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GOGLA is the global association for the off-grid solar energy industry. Established in 2012, GOGLA now represents over 200 members as a neutral, independent, not-for-profit industry association. Its mission is to help its members build sustainable markets, delivering quality, affordable products and services to as many households, businesses and communities as possible across the developing world. The products and solutions that GOGLA members sell transform lives. They improve health and education, create jobs and income opportunities and help consumers save money. To find out more, go to www.gogla.org.
Overview
Location
Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2012
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Nov 5, 2024 | Aruwa Capital Digest – October 2024 | Aruwa Capital Digest A summary of the latest news across our ecosystem Welcome to the fourth edition of the Aruwa Capital Digest! We’re excited to share the latest developments, highlights, and insights from Aruwa Capital in the month of Oc... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Sun King raises $260M to widen clean energy access in Africa, Asia | One of the largest solar companies in Africa and Asia, Sun King, has raised $260 million in series D funding to deliver off-grid energy technologies to more people across the two continents. Sun King (formerly Greenlight Planet) plans to us... |
| Sep 22, 2020 | CDC Group announces joint funding to Greenlight Planet’s solar business | |
| Sep 22, 2020 | CDC Group announces joint funding to Greenlight Planet’s solar business | |
| Sep 22, 2020 | CDC Group announces joint funding to Greenlight Planet’s solar business | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 600m Africans Lack Electricity, Innovative Financing Is Bridging The Gap | Off-grid solar startups in Africa have raised an incredible amount of money in the past few years. Within the last ten years, they have raised no less than $874 million across 24 startups alone. About a quarter of these have been raised in ... |
| Sep 5, 2018 | What’s Driving The Uptick In Investments In Africa’s OffGrid Energy Start-ups? | Since 2008, off-grid energy startups operating in Africa have raised no less than $874 million. This amount is spread among 24 out of about 48 startups we researched. This year alone solar startups have already raised about $196 million. Th... |
| This 33-year-old raised $40 million to give rural farmers solar power and help fight climate change | Samir Ibrahim didn't have a singular "aha" moment that led him to his multimillion-dollar business and a crusade to fight climate change 8,000 miles from his home in Orlando. It's been 10 years since Ibrahim and his co-f... |
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FAQ about GOGLA
When was GOGLA founded?
GOGLA was founded in 2012.
What has the press written about GOGLA?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning GOGLA, among them “Aruwa Capital Digest – October 2024” (Nov 5, 2024) and “Sun King raises $260M to widen clean energy access in Africa, Asia” (Apr 27, 2022).
Is GOGLA still active?
Yes, GOGLA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 14, 2025.