Call for comments on IEC Technical Specification 62257-9-5 ed2.0
…methods. We plan to submit a list of comments and recommended updates to the IEC in late May (in advance of the June IEC meeting) and ask that all stakeholder…
Renewable Energy Access Challenge (REACH) Partnership
…Closing the Investment Gap Closing the investment gap will be essential to reaching those living in nascent markets and achieving SDG7. Currently, off-grid energy investment is largely concentrated in lower-risk,…
ToughStuff partners with bednet manufacturer to reach more people during crises
…a bigger emergency household starter pack in Haiti, Concern Worldwide in their activity report concluded that: ‘‘…in a package that included a number of essential household and hygiene items; one…
Lighting Global Quality Standards Now Allow Non-Plug-and-Play Solar Home System Kits
…kits are now included in IEC/TS 62257-9-5 Added options for meeting the safety requirement for lithium-based batteries. Companies must provide proof that batteries meet any one of the following standards:…
Fraunhofer develops new PV performance charts
…at Fraunhofer ISE. Fraunhofer calls upon manufacturers to input the results of their high-performing solar cells using a template available at www.pv-charts.com. For more information on these charts, visit https://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en…
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Orb Energy Secures Funding to Replicate Indian Business Model in Kenya
…next two years. In addition to its headquarters in Nairobi, Orb already has a branch in the lakeside city of Kisumu in western Kenya. “We are very pleased to have…
BLOG | Kerosene for home lighting: A key Indicator to prioritize Districts for Clean Energy Initiatives in India
…U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), approximately 61 million barrels of kerosene were consumed by Indian households and commercial establishments in 2012. (International Energy Statistics https://www.eia.gov/cfapps/ipdbproject/iedindex3.cfm?tid=5&pid=64&aid=2&cid=r7,&syid=2008&eyid=2013&unit=TBPD ). In this context, the…
As New Report Estimates the Off-Grid Solar Market has Provided Improved Energy Access to 360 Million People Globally, Sector Leaders Gather in Hong Kong to Chart the Future of the Industry
…in technology, marketing and policy. It reveals some encouraging findings including an increase in interest and commitment from investors. Over USD 500 million has been raised in the last two…
BLOG | How Lighting Asia/India empowers women through off-grid solar solutions (by Anjali Garg) – on IFC Medium
…8 percent of the energy market in India. To develop this untapped potential, IFC has expanded Lighting Asia/India in three states — Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. Launched in 2012,…