d.light
Transforming lives through solar products.
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- Sam Goldman, Ned Tozun
d.light is a global social enterprise designing and distributing affordable solar lanterns, home systems, and appliances for off-grid and underserved households. Serving millions of customers across Africa and Asia, d.light replaces kerosene and other polluting energy sources with clean, reliable solar power.
Key benefits
Off-Grid Solar Access
Affordable solar lanterns and home systems replace kerosene and diesel for underserved households.
Pay-As-You-Go Financing
Flexible payment models make clean energy accessible to low-income customers.
Global Scale
Operations across Africa and Asia reaching millions of households without reliable grid power.
Health & Climate Impact
Reduces indoor air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel lighting.
Latest News and Funding Rounds
d.light sells and finances solar products through pay-as-you-go and cash models, partnering with distributors, microfinance institutions, and mobile money providers to reach rural and low-income households. Revenue from product sales funds continued R&D and geographic expansion.
Has reached more than 150 million people with solar products, offsetting millions of tons of CO2 and replacing hazardous kerosene lighting in off-grid communities.
Frequently asked questions
- What does d.light do?
- d.light is a global social enterprise designing and distributing affordable solar lanterns, home systems, and appliances for off-grid and underserved households. Serving millions of customers across Africa and Asia, d.light replaces kerosene and other polluting energy sources with clean, reliable solar power.
- Where is d.light based?
- d.light is based in California, United States.
- What sector does d.light operate in?
- d.light operates in the Clean Energy sector.
- Who founded d.light?
- Sam Goldman, Ned Tozun
