Global LEAP Awards

Global LEAP Awards is an international competition that identifies and promotes the world’s best, most energy-efficient solar appliances and equipment.

About Global LEAP Awards


Appropriately designed, highly efficient appliances and equipment are essential drivers of improved access to energy. Since launching in 2012, the Global LEAP Awards have evolved into a trusted global brand that serves as the de facto source of accurate, actionable information about the quality and energy performance of appliances designed for use with off-grid solar energy systems, mini-grid, and areas with inconsistent grid connection. The Global LEAP Awards identifies leading technologies in emerging markets for investors, companies, and governments.

With our partners, the Global LEAP Awards has highlighted innovations in solar fans, off-grid cold storage, refrigerators, electric cookers, and other technologies, helping to de-risk companies and grow markets.

Visit the official Global LEAP Awards site.

Programmatic impact


12 competitions

Since 2014, Global LEAP Awards has run 12 competitions and challenges for high-impact and emerging technologies

280,000 appliances

The Global LEAP results-based financing program has catalyzed the sales of more than 280,000 off-grid appliances

1.3M beneficiaries

The Global LEAP results-based financing program has reached more than 1,289,000 beneficiaries

Caption: Off-grid Cold Chain Challenge participant, Ecolife, in Uganda

Photo credit: CLASP

Caption: Solar-powered refrigerator user in Uganda

Photo credit: CLASP

Caption: Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktop Competition workshop participant in New Delhi, India

Photo credit: CLASP

Caption: Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktop Competition launch in Accra, Ghana

Photo credit: CLASP

Caption: The Global LEAP Awards Induction Cooktops Competition launch in Accra, Ghana

Photo credit: CLASP

Active Global LEAP Awards Competitions

Global LEAP Awards runs competitions annually on key appliances, such as induction cooktops, refrigerators, solar generators, and more. Check out what's running now.

Learn more

Global LEAP Awards Competitions


This field is required

This field is required

Valid email address is required