Press Releases (PDFs)

February 07, 2024d.light partners with SOL! Groupe on affordable off-grid solar for...
December 19, 2023d.light to participate in USD$148M off-grid solar grant facility in...
September 07, 2023d.light revenues surge by 41 percent in first six months...
August 21, 2023Expectant mothers in rural Africa no longer give birth in...
August 14, 2023d.light closes USD$125M funding to meet growing demand for off-grid...
June 07, 2023d.light co-founder Ned Tozun rejoins the board of the Global...
May 16, 2023d.light transforms the lives of 150M people worldwide, aims for...
October 18, 2022d.light, SFC, and Lendahand announce innovative crowdfunded RBF tranche to...
October 03, 2022d.light welcomes Nick Imudia as new CEO
July 21, 2022d.light welcomes $50M investment on it 2019s journey to impact 1...
June 14, 2022d.light and SFC announce industry leading USD 238 million...
March 13, 2022d.light welcomes investment from OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I...
February 01, 2022dlighthon & supporting a Brighter Future for all children
October 18, 2021Inspired Evolution led USD15 million raise in d.light to fund...
May 25, 2021d.light welcomes investment from Proparco on its journey to impact...
January 21, 2021BLK1 increases the size of its local currency receivable financing...
July 24, 2020d.light publishes candid, inspiring story of bringing solar energy to...
July 01, 2020d.light announces COVID relief donation from Shell
June 08, 2020d.light and Solar Frontier Capital announce USD 65 million local...
February 27, 2020FEI-OGEF investment amplifies solar energy leader d.light’s reach in East...
January 23, 2020Solar Innovator d.light Impacts One Hundred Million Lives
November 20, 2019d.light welcomes Ibukun Awosika as its new Board Chair
November 06, 2019d.light welcomes investment from Shell on its journey to impact...
April 04, 2025d.light Mitigates 40 Million Tons of CO2 Highlighting Off-Grid Solar and Clean Cooking as Key Solutions for Climate Change
March 14, 2025d.light to participate in $750M DARES subsidy program in Nigeria to expand energy access to million of local residents
March 03, 2025d.light Enters New Era of Growth After Record-Breaking Financial Performance in Q4 2024
November 29, 2024d.light crowned double winners at the AFSIA Solar Awards 2024
November 12, 2024d.light co-founder and CEO Nedjip Tozun named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list for transformative impact on clean energy access
October 22, 2024d.light joins drive to expand off-grid solar and clean cooking in rural Kenya through KOSAP Project
July 03, 2025d.light Expands ‘Brighter Life by d.light (BLd)’ Receivables Financing Facility, Extending the Capacity of its Securitization Structures to Over USD $842 Million, Enhancing Access to Clean Energy for Off-Grid Communities Across Africa
August 20, 2024d.light Points Program Launch
July 30, 2024d.light achieves record profits in Q2 2024
July 17, 2024d.light closes new USD$176 million securitization facility for affordable off-grid...
June 27, 2024Statement on the death of Nick Imudia, d.light CEO
May 29, 2024d.light and Orange partner to open up access to off-grid...
May 09, 2024d.light provides 10,000 solar home systems to refugees in Uganda
April 18, 2024Global verification body Verra certifies d.light\u2019s clean cookstove projects in...
February 12, 2024d.light and Chapel Hill Denham close USD$7.4 million in securitized...
July 01, 2019d.light Secures $18M of Funding to Accelerate Growth Across Africa
December 17, 2018d.light Raises US$41 Million to Finance Its Rapidly Growing Solar...
April 10, 2018D.light Raises $50 Million in Debt Financing
December 01, 2017D.light Refreshes Complete Portfolio to Mark Decade of Lighting Lives
May 10, 2017Low-income earners in Kenya can now access Solar energy through...
March 21, 2017D.light D30 Pay-Go Solar Home System Becomes Fastest Pay-Go Off-Grid...
March 08, 2017D.light Celebrates International Women’s Day with 65 million Lives Empowered...
January 16, 2017$10.5 Million More for d.light Brings Its Total Off-Grid Solar...
January 16, 2017d.light Encourages Growth of Off-Grid Solar at World Economic Forum...
October 31, 2016d.light Secures $7.5 Million from Developing World Markets, Raising Total...
September 21, 2016d.light Raises Over $22 Million to Expand PayGo Business into...
June 29, 2016d.light Comprehensive Pay-As-You-Go Solar Financing Platform Now Available to Global...
July 08, 2015d.light Empowers World Poorest to Take a 20% Pay Rise
May 18, 2015d.light Reaches 50 Million Lives Empowered
February 03, 2015d.light Wins Verizon Powerful Answers Award
July 22, 2014d.light Reaches 500,000th Pay-As-You-Go Customer, Launches Access Initiative INFOGRAPHIC
May 08, 2014d.light Hits 125,000 Solar Home Systems Milestone
March 24, 2014d.light Leaders Named 2014 Social Entrepreneurs of the Year
February 25, 2014d.light Announces $11 Million Series C Financing, Expands Board of...
October 01, 2013d.light Adds Al Wood, Tech Industry Veteran, as CFO
June 15, 2013d.light Wins $1.5M Zayed Future Energy Prize
January 24, 2013d.light Launches Next Generation of Longer-Lasting, Maintenance-Free Solar Lanterns for...
November 12, 2012d.light Celebrates Ten Million Lives Empowered Through Solar Lighting
May 18, 2011d.light Launches Ultra-Affordable Solar Lantern for Emerging Markets
April 26, 2011d.light Products Support Development in Afghanistan
March 31, 2011d.light Donn Tice as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Social...
January 01, 2011Total Cameroon and d.light Launch Countrywide Marketing & Distribution
January 01, 2010d.light Celebrates Two Million Lives Impacted Through Solar Lighting
January 01, 2010Solar-Powered Lamp Selected as 100th Object in History of the...
January 01, 2010d.light Selected as Global Cleantech 100 Winner for Second Consecutive...
January 01, 2010d.light Launches Second-Generation Solar-Powered Lanterns
January 01, 2010d.light design Closes $5.5M Series B Financing
January 01, 2010d.light Kiran Receives Prestigious International Design Awards
January 01, 2010d.light Celebrates One Million Lives Impacted Through Solar Lighting
January 01, 2010d.light CEO Selected as World Economic Forum 2010 Young Global...
January 01, 2010d.light Provides Solar Lanterns for Haiti Earthquake Relief
January 01, 2010d.light design Opens Office in Hong Kong for International Sales...
January 01, 2009d.light Receives UNFCCC Approval for Ground-Breaking Carbon Offset Project
January 01, 2009d.light and Femina HIP Donate 300 Solar Lamps to Schools...
January 01, 2009d.light Launches World’s Most Affordable Quality Lantern
January 01, 2009d.light Co-founders Selected as Global Cleantech 100 Winners
January 01, 2009ONE Foundation and d.light design Jointly Launch Pilot Project: “Delivering...
January 01, 2009d.light design and Shell Foundation Join Forces to Provide Clean...
January 01, 2009d.light design Launches Solar-Powered Mobile-Charging Product
January 01, 2009Beyond Solar and d.light design Partner to Bring Solar Lighting...
January 01, 2009d.light design Opens East Africa Regional Sales Office
January 01, 2008d.light design Receives $6M in Series A Financing
January 01, 2008d.light design Partners with Clinton Global Initiative
January 01, 2008d.light design Selected by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen Top 100...
January 01, 2008d.light design Selected by AlwaysOn as an AO Global 250...
January 01, 2008d.light design Launches Revolutionary LED & CFL Lighting Products
January 01, 2008d.light design Sweeps Local Business Plan Competitions
September 24, 2024d.light named as a finalist for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize.
July 12, 2025d.light is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the year 2025.
July 15, 2025d.light Reaches Historic Milestone: 200 Million Lives Impacted