How Much Does Kerosene Really Cost?
…Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya suggests that the amount users actually pay per liter is likely to be quite a bit more than the documented expenditures claim. Previous estimates…
…Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya suggests that the amount users actually pay per liter is likely to be quite a bit more than the documented expenditures claim. Previous estimates…
…“It is important to screen to prevent poor products spoiling the name of the young solar industry.†Currently, the only place in Africa these screening tests are done is the…
…cheap, plastic torches to quality-verified lighting systems with warranties. In the short span of six years, these three markets have undergone dramatic changes, with potential lessons to be learned for…
A surge in cheap solar power has been a boon to the developing world, where villages in Asia and Africa still lack regular access to light and power. About 1.2…
…to provide a suitable warranty and modify consumer-facing information about PV module power and run time. Unfortunately, all tested products had limited and often inaccurate consumer-facing information. In addition, nearly…
…market is now starting to mature shows how solar is increasingly affordable to people who earn less than $2 daily. At the same time, it highlights how business can lead…
After successfully catalyzing the market for clean, affordable solar lighting products in the unelectrified, largely rural areas of Africa, the Lighting Africa program is moving up the energy ladder to…
…testing of 10 products. The pilot testing program is nearly finished and several products have already met the Quality Standards, including the Fosera LSHS 9800, Mobisol Family SHS – 19”…
…pico-solar lanterns sell for less than US$10, these larger solar home system kits range in price from approximately US$200 to over US$1000. Despite the higher price, demand for these larger…
…are examples of a growing number of governments that are introducing minimum quality standards. Bring your products to the attention of professional buyers. Many distributors, microfinance institutions, and other companies…