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Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

A new report by GOGLA shows annual sales of solar energy kits (lanterns, multi-light systems, and solar home systems) globally reached 9.5 million units in 2022, with 5.2 million sold between July and ...

According to the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report – Annual Sales & Impact Data 2024, published on May 26, 2025, by GOGLA, 9.3 million solar kits were sold last year by companies affiliated with the ...