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What is a bank?
#SolarisFieldStories - Episode 3 Watch the 3rd episode of #SolarisFieldStories and discover how together with BrightLife, a venture of...
Nov 20, 2018


In the field, for the field
#SolarisFieldStories - Episode 2 Watch the 2nd episode of #SolarisFieldStories following Ulysses, designer at Solaris Offgrid, from...
Oct 16, 2018


Discover PaygOps and its freemium-inspired plan to tackle energy access in a profitable way
Solaris Offgrid announces today the change of its flagship software solution identity “Solaris PAYG Platform” to become “PaygOps”,...
Sep 24, 2018


Why Adopt GOGLA - Lighting Global KPIs Framework?
#SolarisFieldStories Episode 1 Watch the 1st episode of #SolarisFieldStories featuring GOGLA Lighting & GAIA Impact Fund. Learn how...
Sep 10, 2018


The new partnership that has everyone so Amped!
Solaris Offgrid is excited to announce the effective completion of its integration with Amped Innovation’s WOWsolar product family....
Jun 1, 2018


Fosera & Solaris Offgrid offer a complete PAYG package for SHS distibutors
Solaris Offgrid is thrilled to announce its effective collaboration with the leading German Solar-Home-System (SHS) manufacturer Fosera....
Mar 14, 2018


GAIA Impact Fund & Solaris Offgrid to conclude the first foreign direct credit facility of 500k€
Solaris Offgrid has been operating its wholly owned last mile operation in Tanzania since late 2015 (trading locally as Solaris...
Mar 13, 2018


Solaris Offgrid making a splash at GOGLA Forum and Expo in Hong Kong
Take-aways from our interventions at the sessions "Choosing the Right PAYGO Platform and Business Model: A Look Ahead" and...
Feb 12, 2018


Omnivoltaic and Solaris Offgrid partner to unlock new growth potentials for SHS distributors
Omnivoltaic Energy Solutions (OVES) is a leading off-grid electric product technology company, offering Solar powered DC Home Systems....
Jan 9, 2018


Over 10,000 Tanzanians powered by Solaris Offgrid "Lighting Global Quality" products
With only 36% of Tanzanians having access to electricity (21% in rural areas) and a vast majority of the country expected to remain...
Jan 5, 2018


Solaris Field Studies & best practices of 2017
Across 2017, Solaris Offgrid has been sharing its last-mile expertise through Field Studies and other best practices acquired while...
Jan 2, 2018


Victron Energy and Solaris Offgrid team up on offering PAYG solutions beyond the Kilowatt!
Victron Energy, renowned manufacturer of components for solar energy systems (kilowatt scale) and Solaris Offgrid, a leading designer of...
Nov 13, 2017


Field Studies - Where to expand your operations?
Using the recent experience of Solaris Tanzania (operating branch of Solaris Offgrid), this report outlines a process for finding a new...
Nov 8, 2017


The Solaris Rafikis: ensuring satisfied (repaying) customers
PAYG businesses are about more than just selling a product and then leaving the customer to use it; they require the building of a...
Nov 7, 2017


Field Studies-Beyond lighting: evaluating the needs of rural communities
By surveying the customers of Solaris Tanzania (operating branch of Solaris Offgrid), this report explores appealing products, as well as...
Sep 19, 2017


How does Solaris Tanzania find households in (energy) need?
Insights about our ambassador program (Solaris Business School) that we operate in Tanzania, providing valuable support to our local...
Sep 12, 2017


Solaris Offgrid invited by the United Nations to the World Expo 2017
On the 14th and 15th of August 2017, Solaris Offgrid was invited by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research) to talk...
Aug 15, 2017


Field Studies - Challenges & Solutions of the SHS Market (Review of the latest Hystra Report)
This report takes a detailed look at the Solar Home System (SHS) market. By reviewing a recent report by Hystra entitled ‘Reaching Scale...
Jul 17, 2017


Microsoft to support Solaris Offgrid in bringing access to internet!
Solaris Offgrid is delighted to now count on Microsoft as one of its most prestigious supporters. Solaris Offgrid is delighted to now...
Jul 3, 2017


Meet with our partner QottO operating in Benin
Jean-Baptiste Lenoir is the Co-Founder of Qotto, a field partner developing ambitious operations in Benin since 2017. Solaris Offgrid:...
Jun 30, 2017
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