Solar Sister equips women to build clean energy businesses.
Solar Sister envisions a future where women are at the forefront of energy access and economic empowerment, transforming their communities with clean, sustainable solutions.
Why the work matters
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600 Million people in Africa lack basic access to electricity.
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Women and children are disproportionately impacted by energy poverty.
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Women spend up to 20 hours a week collecting fuel.
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Walking great distances for fuel leaves women vulnerable to physical attacks.
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Women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and have less access to resources.
Stories
Our Model
Solar Sister recruits, trains, and supports women entrepreneurs in last-mile Sub-Saharan Africa to build clean energy businesses, bringing affordable solar lighting and clean cooking to off-grid households.
Improves energy access to last-mile communities through distribution of clean energy products.
Promote gender equity by providing women with a pathway to prosperity through entrepreneurship.
Take action against climate change by equipping last mile communities with renewable energy and bolstering economic growth.
The “women-led, last-mile” focus differentiates Solar Sister from other renewable energy providers offering a sustainable solution to the challenge of last-mile energy expansion.
Stories of Women Powering Change
Behind our work is a rich archive of stories from our entrepreneurs, our projects, and the field, capturing years of impact and change.
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