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d.light

d.light was an Unreasonable venture from November 2016, but the company is no longer part of the community.

Creating solar light and power products to transform the way people across the world use and pay for energy.

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Employees 501+

Headquarters Palo Alto, California, United States

d.light provides reliable, affordable, and accessible distributed solar lighting and power system solutions for households and small businesses, transforming the way people all over the world use and pay for energy. Through five distribution hubs in East Africa, West Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the U.S., d.light has sold more than 12 million solar light and power products in 62 countries. They have improved the lives of more than 171 million people who would otherwise not have access to clean, safe, affordable, and reliable energy. To date, 78 million school-aged children have been reached with solar lighting as a result of d.light's work, and $6.1 billion have been saved in energy-related expenses. d.light is dedicated to providing solar lighting and impacting 1 Billion lives by 2030.

Energy & Environment

Notable Achievements

Impacted 171 million lives
38million Tons of CO2 offset
First Off Balance Sheet facility fully paid off.

Currently Operating in 56 Regions

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Press Mentions

August 20, 2025

How Solar Energy is Transforming Rural Africa - The Borgen Project

d.light, a solar energy company, is significantly transforming rural Africa by providing affordable solar solutions. Their innovative products enhance access to clean energy, improve livelihoods,...

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March 13, 2025

Solar Stories: Powering Africa’s Remote Communities

d.light is making significant strides in providing solar energy solutions to Africa's remote communities, enhancing access to electricity and improving quality of life. Their innovative products...

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October 25, 2024

Africa climate innovators up for global win in 2024 Earthshot Prize

d.light is celebrated for its innovative solar solutions, nominated for the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to sustainable energy, empowering...

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October 22, 2024

AFRICA CLIMATE INNOVATORS UP FOR GLOBAL WIN IN 2024 EARTHSHOT PRIZE

d.light, a pioneering company in solar energy solutions, is celebrated for its innovative contributions to climate action. It has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Earthshot...

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October 22, 2024

Africa climate innovators up for global win in 2024 Earthshot Prize

d.light, a pioneering company in solar energy solutions, has been recognized as a finalist in the Africa Climate Innovators competition. This achievement celebrates d.light's commitment to...

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July 18, 2024

d.light broadens market presence in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya - Commonwealth Union

D.light, a solar energy company, is expanding its market presence in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. The company aims to provide affordable and sustainable solar solutions to off-grid communities,...

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