REAL Programme Catalyst June newsletter highlights growing momentum for our approach to Energy-as-a-Service with industry recognition, a globally respected award, and sector report features.

We are proud to announce that REAL Programme Catalyst has been named the winner of the 2026 Ashden Award for Solving Energy Challenges, recognising our work deliver systemic change providing affordable, reliable electricity through Energy-as-a-Service to some of the most remote and underserved communities.

REAL Programme Catalyst’s flagship white paper explores how our Energy-as-a-Service model can deliver affordable, reliable and inclusive electricity access for the hardest-to-reach communities across sub-Saharan Africa.

REAL Programme Catalyst, in partnership with consulting firm SEKOU, publish a new report offering early insights into customers’ experiences of our Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) pilots.

An update on our impact in 2025. From advancing solar-home-systems-as-a-service, to securing critical funding, and the latest data insights from current pilot projects. Here’s how we shaped the energy access innovation agenda this year.

REAL co-hosted an event alongside the Government of Sierra Leone and Easy Solar during the UN General Assembly at New York Climate Week 2025.