CLASP drives technology innovation and catalyzes appliance market growth, putting efficient, affordable, high-quality appliances and equipment within reach of low-income families and communities, as well as smallholder farmers. From 8 to 10 October 2024, we will be bringing our solutions to the eighth Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo (GOGSFE) taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.

Why are solar or off-grid appliances crucial?

Energy poverty is a reality for more than one billion people worldwide, with detrimental effects on health, productivity, and livelihoods.

A new report from Efficiency for Access (EforA), the coalition CLASP co-manages with Energy Saving Trust, shows that while approximately 159 million off-grid solar fans, water pumps, refrigerators, and grain mills are needed to serve people who lack access to the grid, less than 2% of this demand is being met. The off-grid solar sector must grow rapidly in scale and ambition in order to avoid leaving people behind.

About the event:

GOGSFE will gather policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and development actors from around the world to discuss strategies to help move toward universal electricity access, build climate resilience, and improve equity, agriculture, and health.

CLASP is hosting three key events during the Forum:

• A 25th anniversary party celebrating CLASP’s expertise in efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people’s lives

• A breakfast meeting for donors and grantees of the Energy Access Institutions Facility

• And an industry dinner with GOGLA for all Forum attendees.

In addition, several CLASP experts are presenting and contributing to discussions throughout the Forum. These will showcase the critical role energy-efficient appliances play in the race to universal electrification.