Launch and Patronage
- SolarAid launched officially in December 2007, with an event at City Hall in London presented by the Major of London Ken Livingstone. Launch of SolarAid in London More than 180 people from the energy industry, NGOs, government, African embassies, foundations and others attended.
- SolarAid has also recruited the patronage of Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett. The London premiere of her film Elizabeth II raised funds for SolarAid in October 2007 and she was interviewed in Marie Claire in June 2008 about her support for SolarAid.
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