SolarAid

The Rural Energy Access Lab (REAL) is a collective working on accelerating progress towards universal energy access in hard to reach, rural communities across sub-saharan Africa through innovative Energy-as-a-Service models. Established by SolarAid, Moon and Easy Solar, the organisation leverages the expertise of its founding organizations and many partners to create sustainable solutions that bridge the energy gap in some of Africa's most challenging environments.

Working closely with private operators, fund managers, donors and governments, REAL's approach emphasizes long term sustainability, incorporating strategies to ensure long term access and minimise e-waste, promoting products that are "built to last", developing more efficient subsidy models and encouraging the participation of local companies.