Despite a decline in overall off-grid solar funding, Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies experienced a surge in investor interest, raising $65 million in 2023. These technologies, such as solar-powered water pumps, refrigerators, and cold rooms, enhance livelihoods by enabling new revenue-generating activities, particularly in the agriculture sector. Laura Fortes, GOGLA’s senior Access to Investment manager, attributed the increased interest to the transformative impact of PURE technologies on resilience and income opportunities.