The need for dependable, decentralized power became more acute than ever in 2025. Taking this challenge head on, BioLite and Goal Zero joined forces to double down on two key dimensions of energy access: deepening our product expertise and fortifying our emerging market distribution networks by taking a strategic stake in Izili.
These key investments ensure that, despite tumultuous global conditions, we have the stability to deliver safe, life-changing off-grid energy exactly where it matters most. This strategic focus led to our most transformative year of growth, dramatically increasing our scale and global reach.
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That's more people than the entire population of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston combined — all gaining access to safe, clean energy.
That's equivalent to taking more than 1 million cars off the road for a year.
Families are saving hundreds of dollars each year on fuel costs — money that goes back into education, healthcare, and building better lives.
We believe the true measure of our success lies in the voices of those we serve. This year, that belief was validated by 60 Decibels, an independent impact measurement firm that conducts studies by speaking directly to end-customers.
A vital component of Goal Zero's impact legacy is its long-standing collaboration with Heart of America, a national non-profit dedicated to transforming communities.
This initiative addresses a profound challenge: thousands of households across these ancestral lands lack a connection to the central power grid, creating a significant barrier to education and modern living.
Heart of America identifies the critical needs of students and families, while Goal Zero provides high-capacity power stations and solar arrays capable of sustaining a household’s essential needs.
Through this partnership, Goal Zero is proud to support Heart of America’s effort to ensure that every student, regardless of their location or proximity to the grid, has the tools they need to succeed.
For the 2025 Range Headlamp Series, BioLite eliminated plastic packaging entirely by introducing a custom-molded paper pulp structure made from reclaimed bamboo and sugarcane waste, proving that sustainable packaging can be both responsible and visually striking.
When Hurricane Melissa struck, BioLite and Goal Zero mobilized quickly to provide emergency lighting and power solutions to affected communities, demonstrating the critical role of reliable energy access during crisis.
Our Luci Solar Lanterns - waterproof, collapsible, and fuel-free - were ready for the most demanding environments. Our partners on the ground, Orphan Grain Train, Catholic Charities, B&R Preparedness, Portland Rotary Fund, and Mosaic International ensured they didn’t sit in a warehouse and were deployed where they were most valuable.
A new partnership with the Spark+ Clean Cooking Fund turns future carbon savings into immediate stove affordability, putting cleaner cooking within reach for 120,000 families across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Read Full StoryWhen the 2025 Southern California wildfires forced evacuations and knocked out power, over 20,000 Goal Zero power stations kept life-sustaining medical equipment running for elderly and medically vulnerable residents.
Read Full StoryOur partnership with Hybrid brings solar home systems and clean cookstoves to off-grid communities across the Philippines. We reach the country's most remote households through a logistics network that runs on everything from boats to horses.
Read Full StoryOver six months, BioLite's Nairobi team traveled from the plains of Samburu Land to the tea fields of Kericho — visiting partners and customers firsthand to stay grounded in the real-world impact of the JikoSafi stove on families across Kenya.
Read Full StoryIn Matadi, DRC, pharmacist-turned-solar-agent Célestin Mbambi has brought reliable energy to over 108 households through BioLite's partner Yellow Solar — combining deep community trust with a pay-as-you-go model to prove that lasting change travels person to person.
Read Full StoryAs we look to the future, our mission remains clear: to accelerate the global energy transition by bringing safe, affordable, and renewable energy to every person on earth. Together, we're building a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world.
