Pathways to Repair in the Off-Grid Solar Sector

A working paper, co-authored by the team behind Solar What?!, presenting benefits, barriers and pathways to increased product repairability in the sector.

Solar Basics

A short introduction to solar lamps, their potential to do good and the issues surrounding them.

The afterlives of solar power: Waste and repair off the grid in Kenya

A research paper exploring the afterlives of off-grid solar products in Kenya and the environmental consequences of their mass consumption.

Restart Podcast Ep. 40: When solar lamps break down

Solar What?! was the focus of a podcast by The Restart Project. In this episode you can hear more about our research and aims for the products and narrative.

Electronic Marvels Turn Into Dangerous Trash in East Africa

A New York Times article highlighting how a lack of appropriate waste management options in East Africa worsens the issue of solar-related e-waste.

GOGLA E-waste Toolkit Module 2 Briefing Note: Design for Reduction of Waste

A briefing note from the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association outlining strategies and tools to reduce waste in the off-grid solar sector. Solar What?! features as a case study.

Solar What?! Shining a light on new innovation

A blog post by the National Museum of Scotland on the significance of the Solar What?! project.