Fragile and Conflict States
…of the refugee population in Lebanon, In Afghanistan, home to one of the lowest rates of electricity usage in the world, the Lighting Global team in Kabul supported business development…
Lighting Africa to Support New Regional Program Targeting 19 West African Countries
…the lowest-cost option for energy access for thousands of villages in the region – or 65% of the current rural population. Many of the needs of this unelectrified population can…
H2 2020 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report
…solar lighting sales grew by 19% compared to the first half of the year, totaling 3.6 million products sold. Yet sales are still at the lowest level since 2015 and…
SolarWorks! releases new Solar Kit Lithium
…charging,or can last for over 40 hours on the lowest setting. The Solar Kit Lithium may seem familiar as it is a new and improved version of the company’s original…
Niwa Releases New Product with Mobile Phone Charging
…lowest setting, it can run for 16 hours. All three of Niwa’s portable solar products, the Niwa Multi 300 XL, the Niwa Uno 50, and now the Niwa Multi 100…
Madagascar Off-Grid Market Assessment Report
Access to electricity in Madagascar is among the lowest in Africa. Grid extension is not economically viable due to the need for high capital expenditures coupled with the fact that…
Niwa Releases New Product with Mobile Phone Charging
…lowest setting, it can run for 16 hours. All three of Niwa’s portable solar products, the Niwa Multi 300 XL, the Niwa Uno 50, and now the Niwa Multi 100…
The sun lights up rural Ghana’s dark nights
…road shows in 150 rural markets and 75 community forums to demonstrate what solar lanterns are available in Ghana, and how they work. A follow-up visit to Mr Danquah’s household…
Changes to Battery Durability Test Thresholds in Quality Standards
The Battery Durability Storage Test is critical for ensuring the use of high quality batteries. However, on review of the standards used in development of the test method and an…
New Products Incorporate Additional Features
Three lighting companies have recently released products that meet the off-grid lighting Minimum Quality Standards. These new products come with new features including remote controls, extended warranties and brighter settings…