…the program accelerates access to clean and affordable energy by promoting modern off-grid lighting products, home systems, and mini-grid connections. It brings together private sector partners to address critical barriers…
“I was buying a full jerry can [of kerosene] costing Ksh 600/- ($ 6.40) for my father and mum every month, only for them to see. Then my brother’s children…
…this apparent proximity to electricity, the community has been contemplating getting connected to the electric grid. But the costs have proven an astronomical! KSh1.4m (USD16,667) for first acquiring a transformer…
…was always complaining about eye irritation which was affecting her revision; breathing was also difficult due to smoke. But now I never hear any complaints.†In coming months, Sunny Money…
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….
…Company, told reporters in June that the blackouts were the result of work being done by the company to replace damaged power lines or to upgrade the network to connect…
…solar panels to off-grid customers across regions like Africa, India, and East Asia. Meanwhile, big solar companies have created divisions focusing on rural customers in the same areas. That this…
…power grids. While there is no substitute for grid electrification, clean, off-grid lighting products can offer an interim solution for communities without access to power and provide immediate benefits. A…
“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…
…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…
