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…Bank for Reconstruction and Development was created in 1944 to help Europe rebuild after World War II. Today, IBRD provides loans and other assistance primarily to middle income countries. IBRD…
Oct 26 2015, 4th International Off-Grid Lighting Conference & Exhibition
…industry in this fourth edition. Since the first conference took place in Accra, Ghana in 2008, this biennial event has grown exponentially, alongside the industry it supports. It is the…
EVENT | Unlocking Solar Capital: PAYGO Financial Analysis & Reporting
…he is a partner at Gluon Limited, a global private investment company. Nicky holds a M.A. from Johns Hopkins in International Affairs and Economics with a concentration in International Development…
In the News: By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change
…Mobisol is deploying innovative technology to deliver cost-competitive renewable energy and energy-storage solutions to off-grid communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. IFC’s late-2016 equity investment of €5.42 million is helping accelerate Mobisol’s…
GOGLA REPORT: The Economic Impact of Off-Grid Solar
…are reporting a rise in economic activity, with improvement in income and job opportunities. These findings demonstrate the economic benefits of off-grid solar power in the developing world. The report,…
Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts
…website set up by the SAFE coalition: http://www.safefuelandenergy.org/nepal/. It contains comprehensive information on the efforts of humanitarian and disaster relief organizations in Nepal that are responding to the energy needs…
Off-Grid Solar Lighting Up Ethiopia
…where the Carbon Initiative for Development (Ci-Dev), a $125 million fund with a pipeline of 12 pilot projects in Africa, is stepping in. Ci-Dev has just signed an Emissions Reduction…
Quality Assurance Update: Earning Your Continued Trust
…to consumer-facing information for the remaining products to bring them into compliance with the Quality Standards. These tests and visual inspections serve as a further safeguard beyond initial qualification testing…
Solar Home System Kit Quality Standards
…Standards may be downloaded below. A recent version is also available in Chinese 中文版 and French (français) for informational purposes. In case of a discrepancy, the English original will prevail….
Pico-PV Quality Standards
…Method (QTM) in the latest edition of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Specification 62257-9-5. Products that have met the Quality Standards are issued a Specifications Sheet and Verification Letter…