New York University, Abu Dhabi wins Global Hult Energy Challenge
The winning team from the New York University, Abu Dhabi with some of the Judges © Global Hult Challenge The New York University, Abu Dhabi beat four other student teams…
New In-Depth Report on State and Future of Off-Grid Solar in Africa
…additional policy-relevant information and insights to support the implementation of ambitious new public and private initiatives now underway that aim to increase energy access swiftly across Africa, especially the New…
New lighting products pass quality standards, debut in market
…be carried out in partnership with IFC’s Lighting Asia/India program , which aims to provide sustainable lighting to more than one million people in 1,500 villages in India by 2016….
Origin Energy, IFC Launch Pay-As-You-Go Power to Energize Rural Papua New Guinea
…bring innovative solutions available to those served with minimal power supply. Click here for more information about Lighting Papua New Guinea, or contact Subrata Barman at SBarman@ifc.org. Source: IFC News…
Two new portable solar lights meet quality standards
Two new solar lighting products have passed the rigorous Lighting Global quality tests and meet the recommended performance targets. The new entrants will increase the market share of high performing…
QA | 2019 Year in Review
…energy service value (measured in Wh/day) is calculated for every fully tested product. This metric is important to suppliers and buyers alike and is used to determine eligibility and incentive…
Quality Verification Services: New Pricing Fees Explained
…about AVM testing is available in the Accelerated Verification Method Policy on the Lighting Global website. Initial Screening Method (ISM) Report Review and Evaluation The Initial Screening Method (ISM) is…
Two new portable solar lights meet quality standards
The Wakawaka Light Two new solar lighting products have passed the rigorous Lighting Global quality tests and meet the recommended performance targets. The new entrants will increase the market share…
Farm Workers Enjoy the Benefits of Solar Lighting
…the solar is very bright. ” Jacinta, 27, is a mother and employed at Olerai Farm in Narok, Kenya. She was able to purchase her lighting system, which includes a…
Selling Solar to Rural Africa is Emerging as a Hot Market
…invested in Tesla TSLA -6.92% and SolarCity. Other investors in Off Grid Electric included SolarCity itself, Zouk Capital and Vulcan Capital, the fund of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. It’s not…