Transforming Lives with
Sustainable Products
Making Life Brighter with d.light
"d.light makes reliable, affordable solar energy accessible to low-income families worldwide. Many of our customers live without consistent access to power or financial services. By bridging these gaps, d.light empowers communities with dependable solar energy solutions, appliances, smartphones, and flexible financing options like our Pay As You Go technology, making life brighter for millions. ."
Our Founding Story
In 2004, Peace Corps volunteer Sam Goldman witnessed a life-changing event when his neighbour in Benin, Africa, suffered severe burns from a kerosene lamp accident. This tragedy sparked a realisation in Sam, there must be safer, more reliable ways to power homes and businesses, especially in the developing world. This drive led to the creation of d.light, with a mission to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions for all.
Transforming Lives with a purpose
Mission
Transform lives with sustainable products
Vision
To transform 1 Billion lives with sustainable products by 2030.
Values
The d.light difference
Product Innovation
Award-winning solar technology - affordable, durable, and human-centered design.
Last-Mile Delivery
Reaching underserved communities and remote areas through innovative delivery models.
PayGo - Accessible Financing
Expanding solar energy access with flexible payment options.
Global Recognitions for Innovation, Design and Leadership
Key Investor & Partners
Meet Our
Management
"Nedjip Tozun is the co-founder and CEO of d.light. Since the company's founding in 2007, Nedjip has played a key role in developing the company's mission and strategy, securing investment from venture capital and social impact funds, designing award-winning products, and establishing last-mile distribution and financing to reach d.light’s rural off-grid customers. He has been recognized as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Schwab Foundation and featured on the TIME100 Climate 2024 list.
"With over 25 years of finance and banking experience, Ron has been a pioneer in developing innovative funding structures in the off-grid solar sector. These structures provide affordable and sustainable financing solutions, enabling low-income families to access energy and related appliances. Before joining d.light, he held key leadership roles at Stanlib Asset Management, BancABC Group, and Standard Bank. Ron holds a Master of Business Leadership."
"Karl is d.light’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer. Since joining in 2014, Karl spearheaded the development of d.light's pay-as-you-go product line and led various departments including: B2B Partnerships, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and Climate Finance. As co-chair of GOGLA’s Policy working group, Karl has been a thought leader regarding government involvement in the off-grid energy sector. Karl holds an MBA and MS from Stanford and a BA from Washington University in St. Louis."
"Jacob is d.light's Chief Operating Officer. Since 2013, Jacob has directed initiatives such as piloting our first B2C distribution model, developing remote-locking technology for PayGo products, and deploying mobile apps for staff and customers. Jacob led the creation and scale-up of d.light’s Atlas Platform, software that supports millions of PayGo products and thousands of field staff in 30+ countries. Jacob holds an MBA from Oxford and a BS in Finance from Oral Roberts University."
"Elson is d.light’s Global Director of People & Culture. He brings over 16 years of experience in Global HR Operations to his role at d.light, where he has been pivotal since joining in 2019. Elson has successfully led HR strategies across Africa, cultivating a positive work environment aligned with d.light’s global goals. He previously held key HR positions at companies such as ZOLA Electric, Songas Limited (Globeleq), and Bidco Africa. Elson holds an MBA in Corporate Management."