Energy access only works if products keep working
The Off-Grid Solar Repair Lab brings the off-grid solar sector together to keep solar products working through affordable, accessible repair.
Who We Are
Building stronger repair systems for off-grid solar
The Off-Grid Solar Repair Lab is a sector-wide initiative working to make solar repair more accessible, affordable and effective across sub-Saharan Africa.
Bringing together industry, researchers, policymakers and practitioners, the Repair Lab generates evidence, tests practical approaches and develops tools that help strengthen repair systems and sustain energy access.
The Challenge
Long-term energy access requires long-term support
Off-grid solar products are reaching millions of households across Africa. But when products fail, repair is often inaccessible or unaffordable.
Without stronger repair systems, communities risk losing access to electricity, while valuable products are left unused or discarded.
375m+
Solar products distributed to off-grid communities
250m+
Solar products distributed to off-grid communities
89%
Households storing broken products for future repair
What We Offer
What We Do
Test repair models
Testing practical repair approaches in last-mile communities.
Build shared evidence
Building shared evidence to strengthen repair systems across the sector.
Create shared tools
Developing practical tools, frameworks and guidance for repair programmes.
Strengthen local capacity
Supporting local repair networks, training and technical capacity.
Shape enabling policy
Supporting policies and partnerships that make repair more viable at scale.
Core Lab Partners
The Repair Lab brings together organisations from across the off-grid solar sector to test solutions, generate evidence and strengthen repair systems.
Together, we are working to ensure solar products remain affordable to maintain, accessible to repair, and capable of delivering lasting energy access.
With support from
The Repair Lab is supported by organisations that share our commitment to strengthening solar repair, extending product lifetimes and sustaining energy access.
Join the conversation on solar repair
Hear about new research, tools and opportunities to collaborate. If you’re working on solar repair, we’d also love to hear from you.