Seeding solar lighting among Kenya’s maize farmers
…would buy paraffin worth Sh20 everyday for my koroboi (open-wick) and pressure lamps but it was often only enough to see us through our evening meal; my children could not…
Sunny Money hits record sales through its ‘student lights’ campaign
…can then buy the lights and enjoy clean, safe and affordable solar lighting. Felista Mlay who lives in Rombo, Kilimanjaro and whose daughter purchased a d.light S1 solar lantern during…
Women Entrepreneurs bring solar products to the ‘last mile’ in Kenya
…on dangerous and expensive kerosene-based lighting products. When kerosene – or funds to buy it – was in short supply, her family endured total darkness after nightfall. In her search…
Reuters | Solar keeps lights, phones on for rural Kenyans during pandemic blackouts
…buy kerosene for lamplight. And she can also help others in her area who are without electricity, either because of faults on power lines around the country due to heavy…
Selling Solar to Rural Africa is Emerging as a Hot Market
…panels. Home owners typically buy their solar systems out right or lease them from a third party like SolarCity SCTY 3.47% . These solar systems tend to plug into the…
How Much Does Kerosene Really Cost?
“My children use the kerosene lamp to study at night, but on the days when I can only afford to buy a very small amount of kerosene my children do…
Nokero partners with ChildFund to power Liberia’s learning passion
…in millions of homes across Africa. To complement this effort, Child Fund launched an online fundraising campaign to enable it raise money to buy and distribute more solar lanterns to…
VACANCY | Communications Consultant (China)
…and mapping stakeholders (e.g. companies versus standards setting bodies). Developing relevant social media and web content for Lighting Global Chinese platforms, including interaction with online audiences; Proactive and reactive media…
VIDEO | PAYGo Path To Profitability Training (Webinar Recording)
…and determine whether they are on a credible path toward profitability. Originally designed as an intensive in-person exercise, this year, IFC has developed an online module, “The P2P Capsule,” which…
Call for Comments: Proposal to Submit Quality Standards to the IEC
…the online form. All comments must be submitted through this online form no later than Friday, June 30, 2017. We thank you for your time and look forward to your…