The GOAL ZERO Story

GOAL ZERO is an innovator of portable solar power systems that power a variety of USB, AC and DC devices anywhere and at anytime. Providing a perfect blend of portability, power, and ease-of-use, GOAL ZERO products feature full solar energy systems -solar panels, power packs and accessories - each designed to work in concert with each other. GOAL ZERO was founded by entrepreneur Robert Workman, who realized the need for renewable power and light through his work with the non-profit organization TIFIE in the remote regions of the Republic of Congo. GOAL ZERO donates a portion of proceeds from all GOAL ZERO purchases to TIFIE (www.tifie.org), which is dedicated to fostering economic development by establishing sustainable business enterprises that produce goods and services and create lasting jobs. GOAL ZERO products are widely available at many retailers.

GOAL ZERO isn't just a company, it's a business created by people who live life to its fullest, with a shared vision inspired by the passion for adventure, respect for the planet and a humanitarian heart. We're a company that equips families and individuals seeking to improve the outdoor experience with the most innovative portable power products on the market. Field-proven in some of the most remote places on earth, we are working to continually deliver smart, innovative power solutions that will change the way you adventure. Welcome!
 

Deep in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) came a realization so hard-hitting, our founder, Robert Workman, couldn't ignore it. War torn and politically turbulent for decades, the DRC is indeed a country in trouble - in most places there isn't even access to electrical power. Impoverished in so many ways, except for the abundant resource of its people, who are dedicated to making the Congo a better place. Robert couldn't stand by and watch a beautiful and hopeful culture try to survive with such limited access to dependable power. So he joined in the fight to make the DRC a better place by creating an entirely new way of supplying reliable, portable energy - the first GOAL ZERO prototype.


When Robert Workman returned home, he founded a non-profit organization, Tifie Humanitarian, on the principle that all individuals deserve the opportunity to provide for themselves and their families. GOAL ZERO and Tifie were conceived to work together, not only to provide access to portable power, but to empower by eliminating the boundaries to humanitarian initiatives. Tifie - Teaching Individuals and Family Independence through Enterprise - receives proceeds from each GOAL ZERO purchase. We dream that someday there will be ZERO illiteracy, ZERO poverty, and ZERO hunger. In fact you can say, our spirit of giving back comes before our other goals - so in other words, it's our GOAL ZERO.