
2024 has been a big year: We opened our first Community Energy Hub in Zambia and since April, we handled milk there daily. We are in the process of establishing the next Hubs, and continue to build our team in Zambia, at HQ in Lusaka and in Chibombo. Little Sun Zambia is becoming a force!
We also delivered solar lamps and chargers in Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, and with partners in additional countries. Our programs and partners were, as always, highly efficient in sharing solar energy with individuals; in holding hands with the sun.
As we celebrate these accomplishments, we are also looking forward. Over the years, we’ve created the symbolic and impactful Little Sun Original and launched innovative products like the Little Sun Charge and Little Sun Diamond. We supported entrepreneurship, and expanded access to solar energy.
Since 2023 we have been in a transition, and after much thought, we have decided to end the production and sales of Little Sun lamps at the end of 2024. This decision wasn’t easy, but it allows us to focus fully on our Community Energy Hubs and the community impact solar energy can have there.
Twelve years ago, Little Sun began as a celebration of light, energy, and togetherness. Today, and thanks to you, that idea has grown into a global movement, spreading solar love and creating real change. Together with you, our partners, supporters, and friends, we’ve reached incredible milestones:
Established our first solar-powered Community Energy Hub, providing income to 38 farmers
Empowered 4.8 million people with improved energy access
Avoided 1.2 million tons of CO2 emissions
Provided over 205 million extra study hours for children
Saved $203 million on energy costs
We are excited about the new Little Sun Venture and hope you will join us on this new journey. As always, we invite you to take a look at our Year in Pictures to celebrate all the wonderful projects of 2024. This year, we also dedicated a few pages to saying thank you for 12 year of Little Sun. Have a look!