d.light

Overview

d.light is a global solar energy company founded in 2006 at Stanford University by Sam Goldman and Ned Tozun. The company is dedicated to providing affordable and sustainable solar energy solutions to low-income families and underserved communities, especially in developing regions across Asia and Africa. Inspired by a personal experience in Benin, the organization aims to transform the lives of 1 billion people with its solar products.

To date, it has impacted over 100 million people through the distribution of more than 20 million solar light and power products in 70 countries. The company's range includes solar lighting and power systems, essential appliances, and distributed energy solutions for off-grid households and small businesses. With a network of 15,000 retail outlets and flexible PayGo financing, d.light continues its expansion in East Africa, focusing on Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya to further its mission of improving energy access.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 415-910-9955
• Website: dlight.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dlightdesign

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Affordable solar energy solutions for underserved and off-grid communities
• Pay-as-you-go (PayGo) technology and flexible financing models
• Solar product innovation, durability, and safety standards
• Distribution network expansion in Asia and Africa
• Solar product logistics optimization and supply chain management
• Solar energy market growth and climate mitigation initiatives
• Solar impact measurement and community empowerment programs

Technologies Used

• AI
• Amadesa
• Amazon AWS
• Atlas
• Atlassian Cloud
• Bootstrap Framework
• Flickr Slideshow
• Gem
• Gmail
• Google
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Apps
• Google Docs
• Google Font API
• Google Sheets
• Google Tag Manager
• Grafana
• Jira
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Teams Rooms
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Rackspace MailGun
• React
• Remote
• SAP ERP Human Capital Management (HCM)
• Slack
• TSheets
• Ubuntu
• UptimeRobot
• Vena
• YouTube
• Zendesk
• Zoomdata
• ezFlow for Google Docs for G Suite

Buyer Teams to Target

Engineering & Product Development

• VP of Engineering
• Head of Product Management
• Director of R&D
• Product Design Lead
• Firmware Engineer
• Hardware Engineering Manager

Sales & Distribution

• Chief Revenue Officer
• Director of Distribution
• Regional Sales Manager
• Head of Channel Partnerships
• Sales Operations Manager
• Business Development Lead

Operations & Supply Chain

• Chief Operating Officer
• Director of Supply Chain
• Logistics Manager
• Procurement Lead
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Head of Aftersales Service

Marketing & Impact Measurement

• CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)
• Director of Impact Communication
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Brand Engagement Lead
• Impact Assessment Analyst
• Community Outreach Coordinator

What They Buy

• Solar panel components & integrated energy storage solutions
• Cloud-based CRM and ERP platforms
• Logistics and supply chain management software
• Mobile payment and PayGo technology systems
• Quality assurance and product testing equipment
• Customer support and helpdesk tools
• Digital marketing and impact measurement analytics

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New job postings for engineering, sales, or supply chain roles
• 💰 Announcements of new fundraising, debt, or major investments
• 🗺️ Expansion into new markets in Africa or Asia
• 🧑‍💻 Adoption of new digital platforms or process automation tools
• 🚀 Launch of new solar products or services
• 🫂 High-level leadership appointments in product or operations