The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) uses the power of the sun to fight poverty and climate change. Energy access is at the root of some of our biggest global inequities—from education to food security to public health. SELF works with communities around the world to establish solar projects, with a focus on environmental justice, community ownership, and scalable outcomes.Nearly one billion people live without reliable access to energy. Since 1990, we've pioneered unique applications for solar energy, powering progress on water access, food security, health care, education, gender equity, and more by partnering with rural, off-grid communities to develop and install customized renewable solar energy systems.