SOLAR Hope

What SOLAR Hope does

SOLAR Hope (legally Sustainable Outreach and Lifelong Advocacy to Rekindle Hope Inc.) is a Philippine non-profit, non-stock organization founded in 2017 that delivers solar energy access and complementary sustainable infrastructure to marginalized, off-grid indigenous communities in Luzon. The organization is headquartered in the Greater Manila area, with operational reach across Rizal (Tanay, Antipolo, Morong, Rodriguez), Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Bataan, and Nueva Ecija, serving Dumagat Remontados, Sama-Bajaos, Iraya Mangyans, and Aeta communities that lack grid electricity.

The core technology is distributed solar PV: solar lanterns (Mobiya TS120S by Schneider Electric), solar home systems (Sunking Home 60 by Greenlight Planet), off-grid/hybrid PV with inverters for community facilities (Solar Hub, 2.67kWp to 11kWp systems), solar streetlights, and Starlink satellite internet for school connectivity. All equipment is commercially sourced from third-party manufacturers; SOLAR Hope provides the deployment, training, and community integration layer rather than proprietary hardware. The flagship Tanglaw 4 Every Juan program has cumulatively electrified 3,317+ homes across 46 communities.

The business model is donation-funded: there is no commercial revenue from product sales. Revenue streams are individual sponsorships (P3,500 per lantern, P5,000 per SHS), corporate CSR grants (Henkel, Ingram Micro, CGI, Maersk, Shell, Jacobs), benefit concert fundraising (Tanglaw Concerts with 180 Degrees Music Team and Praise Asia), and online donations via bank transfer, GCash, and PayPal. Distribution is non-commercial: equipment is transported by SOLAR Hope teams and partner organizations to remote communities and installed by trained community champions. The organization operates with 5 employees and a heavy volunteer and partner network.

Name

SOLAR Hope

Legal name

Sustainable Outreach and Lifelong Advocacy to Rekindle Hope Inc.

Website

https://solarhope.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SOLAR Hope is a Philippine non-profit, founded in 2017, that provides donated solar home systems, lanterns, and related infrastructure to marginalized, off-grid indigenous communities across Luzon, funded entirely through donations and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-grid solar electrification

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUACALAJ

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Power Generation/Distributed & Behind-the-Meter Power Generation (Microgrids, DG)

SECONDARYEUAMAJAD

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

SECONDARYEUAMABAB

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Solar Energy (PV, CSP, Rooftop & Utility-Scale)

Keywords

• Off-grid solar electrification
• Community development programs
• Solar home systems
• Renewable energy access
• Indigenous community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: SOLAR Hope is a non-profit organization funded entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and NGOs. Donors can sponsor a solar home system (P5,000/unit), a solar lantern (P3,500/unit), a project, or an entire community. Corporate partners provide grants for specific projects or programs. There is no commercial revenue from product sales — all solar equipment is donated to beneficiary communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOLAR Hope is a non-profit, non-stock organization that provides off-grid solar electrification and related community development services to marginalized Indigenous communities in the Philippines. Its flagship Tanglaw 4 Every Juan program distributes donated solar home systems (Sunking Home 60) and solar lanterns (Mobiya TS120S) to households, supplemented by Solar Hub installations for community facilities, solar streetlights, Starlink internet, water systems, and education/relief programs. All equipment is donated; the organization is funded through individual donations, corporate grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

SOLAR Hope is a non-profit organization providing solar and sustainable solutions to marginalized communities in the Philippines. Their main offering is the Tanglaw 4 Every Juan flagship program, which provides solar home systems (Sunking Home 60) and solar lanterns (Mobiya TS120S) for household electrification. They also offer Solar Hub for community facilities, Solar Streetlights for communal areas, Project Ugnayan for internet connectivity via Starlink, Project Daluyan for water access, and supplementary programs including Eduk-Aksyon for education support, Christmasaya for gift-giving, and Relief Operations for disaster response. The Tanglaw program forms the core electrification initiative, with Solar Hub serving as the follow-up facility program, and other projects addressing secondary community needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tanglaw 4 Every Juan: Flagship electrification project providing solar home systems or solar lanterns for individual household electrification
• Project Sahaya
• Solar Hub
• Project Ugnayan
• Project Daluyan
• Eduk-Aksyon
• Christmasaya
• Relief Operations
• Solar Streetlights
• BasuRUN
• Enlighten

Products and services

• Tanglaw 4 Every Juan SOLAR Hope's flagship electrification program providing donated solar home systems (Sunking Home 60) or solar lanterns (Mobiya TS120S) for individual household electrification in marginalized, off-grid communities in the Philippines.
• Solar Hub Follow-up program after household electrification providing off-grid/hybrid solar with inverters installed in community facilities such as schools, tribal halls, shelters, health centers, and barangay halls, with systems ranging from 3kWp to 11kWp.
• Solar Streetlights Installation of solar streetlights to light communal areas, pathways, and sports courts (Sinag ng Pangarap program) in adopted communities, deployed in partnership with LGUs and community champions.
• Project Ugnayan Installation of WiFi-access/starlink internet to support schools' ICT facilities and enable digital learning in remote communities.
• Project Daluyan Water system installation project to enable water access for communities, including deep wells and water motors for schools and broader community use.
• Project Sahaya Community development program for the Sama-Bajao community in Malitam, Batangas focused on resilient, inclusive, sustainable and empowered communities.
• Eduk-Aksyon School assistance program providing supplementary support such as laptops, printers, uniforms, cellphones, and ICT training for off-grid schools.
• Christmasaya Giving program providing school supplies, toys, and slippers to children in adopted communities during solar turn-overs and outreach.
• Relief Operations Relief assistance program providing aid and response during natural calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 434+ homes electrified across 5+ communities (Tanglaw Batches 1-3: 69 lanterns in 2019, 170 SHS in 2020, 273 SHS in 2021)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Access to Energy for Communities (ATECo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary technical and implementation partner for Tanglaw Batch 2 and 3. ATECo provides solar home system specifications, technical expertise, and installation support across multiple communities including Rawang, Calawis, Iraya Mangyan, and Caniogan. Jointly trained community champions and conducted energy surveys.
• Women of Global Change Philippines (WGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Tanglaw Batch 3 Calawis community. WGC donated medical kits, cooking wares, groceries, and clothing to Dumagat communities alongside solar installations. Beauty queens participated in donation drives, adding visibility and community engagement.
• Solar Solutions Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered with Henkel and SOLAR Hope for Tanglaw Batch 1. Provided solar lanterns (Mobiya TS120S) and technical support for the 69-unit solar lantern distribution across Bajaos, Dumagats, and Mangyan communities in 2019.
• Engineers Without Borders Diliman (EWB Diliman)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted community profiling and surveys in Rawang community alongside SOLAR Hope. Also participated in Tanglaw Batch 1 activities including refurbishing learning centers and conducting ram pump surveys with ADAM.
• ADAM (name inferred from context)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with SOLAR Hope on planning Project Ugnayan (internet/connectivity) and Project Daluyan (water supply) for Rawang and Macantog communities from September 2019 to January 2020. Projects were subsequently postponed due to the pandemic.
• Drops of Faith Christian Missions (DFCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntroduced SOLAR Hope to Iraya Mangyan communities in Occidental Mindoro in 2019. First joint outreach 'Travel for a Cause' conducted together with MACPH to Sitio Kalansan, Agbalite, Purao, and Jaman. Partnered on Tanglaw Batch 3 Iraya Mangyan implementation.
• Make a Change PH (MACPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with DFCM to introduce SOLAR Hope to Iraya Mangyan communities in Occidental Mindoro. Contributed nurse volunteer for health seminar and provided medicines to Mangyan scholars and community champions during the October 2019 joint outreach.
• Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mangyan na Pinagpala (KAKAMPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal indigenous peoples organization in Occidental Mindoro that had pre-existing community initiatives including rice mill, multipurpose hall, communal CR, and KKP Mangyan Scholars program. SOLAR Hope has been supporting KAKAMPI's electrification efforts as a complement to their existing programs.
• Habitat for HumanitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged with SOLAR Hope and JCI Batangas Caballero regarding land issues for the Bajao community in Malitam, Batangas. Met with Batangas City Mayor to discuss housing solutions for informal settlers. Project Sahaya addresses the land, education, and livelihood needs identified in partnership.
• JCI Batangas CaballerosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SOLAR Hope and Habitat for Humanity to present Project Sahaya to Batangas City Mayor regarding land issues for the Bajao community. Facilitated stakeholder meetings to address the informal settler situation.
• JCI BalisongsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Tanglaw Batch 3 Iraya Mangyan implementation in Occidental Mindoro. Contributed to the Phase 2 Solar Donation project providing 130 solar home systems for 195 families across 4 sitios.
• Little Free Library PhilippinessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 500 books, groceries, and cleaning materials to Malitam Elementary School through Little Free Library initiative. Partnered on BasuRUN 2019 environmental awareness event in Bajao community.
• CEWMO (Caloocan Environment and Waste Management Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment environmental office represented during BasuRUN 2018 environmental plogging event held at Ynares Center, Antipolo. 82 participants including volunteers, government representatives, and students collected 29kg plastics and 20kg PET bottles.
• Seed4ComsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided solar lamp training workshop facilitator (Jose Tabi) for Enlighten: Earth Hour Event in March 2018. Trained students and young professionals in DIY solar lamp assembly before lamps were donated to Bajao families.
• Spike and Serve Philippines Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SOLAR Hope on the 'Sinag ng Pangarap' joint project to illuminate sports courts in communities, enabling sports programs. Installed 4 streetlights each at Malitam court (Batangas) and Bataan Volleybukids court.
• Bigay Buhay Multipurpose Cooperative (BBMC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with SOLAR Hope and Salfer Engineering to refurbish, repaint, and decorate 3 PWD facilities at LERC (Livelihood Education and Resource Center) in Malaria, Caloocan. PWDe Magmahal! project addressed accessibility improvements for persons-with-disabilities.
• Salfer Engineering and Solar Technology EnterprisesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner alongside BBMC and SOLAR Hope for the PWDe Magmahal! refurbishment project at LERC PWD facility. Also installed 2.67kWp hybrid rooftop solar to support the LERC facility. Provided solar technical expertise for facility improvements.
• UPSIDE (organization inferred from context)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Tanglaw Batch 1 activities at Sitio Macantog, contributing to the refurbishment of learning centers alongside EWB Diliman and SOLAR Hope.
• 180 DegreessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerIntroduced SOLAR Hope to the Bajao community in October 2017 through 180 Degrees outreach. Partnered for Tanglaw 2021 Fundraising Concert via the 180 Degrees Music Team, Inc., which co-hosted the online fundraising event with Praise Asia.
• Praise AsiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted the Tanglaw 2021 Fundraising Concert on June 26, 2021 alongside 180 Degrees Music Team. The online concert via Facebook Live celebrated SOLAR Hope's 3-year journey and raised funds for Tanglaw Batch 4.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SolarAid: UK-registered non-profit distributing solar lights and home systems in underserved African and Asian communities. Closely comparable mission, donation-funded model, and individual-solar-unit sponsorship pricing analogous to SOLAR Hope's Tanglaw program.
• Liter of Light: Non-profit providing solar lighting to off-grid communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Like SOLAR Hope, it relies on volunteer engagement, partnerships with corporate sponsors, and community training for sustainable impact.
• SELCO India: India-based non-profit/social enterprise providing solar energy access to underserved rural households. Comparable in mission, household-scale solar deployment, and partner-driven financing model, though focused on India rather than the Philippines.
• Access to Energy for Communities (ATECo): Philippines- and Asia-based non-profit delivering solar home systems to off-grid communities via technical partnerships. ATECo is a documented SOLAR Hope partner for Tanglaw Batches 2 and 3, with substantial overlap in beneficiary communities, technology (Sunking Home 60), and training frameworks.
• Solar Sister: Non-profit that empowers women entrepreneurs in off-grid African communities to sell solar lanterns and home systems. Comparable in mission and last-mile delivery approach, though its model is entrepreneurship-based rather than direct donation.

Emerging players

• M-KOPA: Pay-as-you-go solar home system provider serving off-grid households in East Africa. Overlaps with SOLAR Hope on technology and beneficiary segments, but uses a commercial financing model rather than charitable distribution.
• d.light: Social enterprise designing and distributing affordable solar lanterns and home systems across Africa and Asia. Comparable in served customers and product categories but operates as a commercial pay-as-you-go enterprise rather than a donation-funded non-profit.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision Philippines: Large international NGO operating community development, education, and emergency programs across the Philippines. Comparable in targeting underserved Filipino communities and child-focused programs, with a far broader geographic and program footprint.
• Habitat for Humanity Philippines: Large international NGO addressing housing, land tenure, and community development in the Philippines. Documented SOLAR Hope partner on Bajao land and housing issues; broader scope but adjacent in target communities and complete development approach.

Others

• Greenlight Planet (Sun King): Manufacturer of Sun King solar home systems and lanterns, including the Sunking Home 60 used by SOLAR Hope. Acts as a key technology supplier to non-profits serving off-grid households, with overlapping manufacturing and product strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzY0ignM-kkgsj0dCj7KRIQ?app=desktop
• Facebookfacebook.com/SOLARHopeMovement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarhope-movement

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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