Better light for more people
…part of their energy access expansion programs. The program works to increase energy access for and provide better lighting to 2.5 million people by 2012 and 250 million by 2030….
African Lighting Market Records Explosive Growth, IFC/World Bank Study
…strategy for governments to provide rural communities with clean energy while working on expanding national electricity grids. Despite this impressive growth, however, modern lanterns are only being used by 2-…
The Future of Lighting Global
…While Lighting Global has eclipsed its initial goal of reaching 250 million people with modern off-grid solar services, the World Bank team is now singularly focused on contributing to achieving…
OPINION | Kenya Energy Minister says, “Kenya making strides for off-grid households”
…that by the end of the project, about 250,000 stand-alone solar home systems will be sold in these counties alone. In addition, Kosap will facilitate establishment of mini grids, electrification…
Putting “Last-Mile” Consumers First in Kenya
When her neighbor’s house burned down in a kerosene lamp accident, Risper Onyong’e understood that she had to find an alternative source of lighting. Married with one child, this rice…
Women Entrepreneurs bring solar products to the ‘last mile’ in Kenya
When Rispa Onyong’e’s neighbor’s house burned down in a horrific kerosene lamp accident, Onyong’e knew that she had to quickly find an alternative lighting solution for her and her family….
Case Study: Lighting Africa/Kenya’s Solar Lighting Entrepreneurs
The World Bank and IFC jointly launched the Lighting Africa program, with the aim of providing modern lighting and energy products by 2030 to 250 million people who currently live…
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Lighting Africa Extends its Footprint across the Continent
After a successful pilot phase that enabled more than 28.5 million people across Africa to switch from polluting energy sources such as kerosene to clean, sustainable solar lighting, the joint…
Distribution of Quality Tested Products Ramps Up and Out
…by Lighting Africa’s consumer education campaigns, roadshows and forums, has been a substantial increase in both distribution and geographical reach. There are now approximately 250 retail outlets in Kenya carrying…