Lighting Africa illuminates 2.5 million
A multiple charger for solar lamps Photo credits: Global Telelinks/Prakruthi 2.5 million people in Africa have embraced the clean, safer solar energy for lighting their homes and businesses in the…
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…
ToughStuff wins World Business and Development Award
ToughStuff is one of eleven companies that have won this year’s World Business and Development Award (WBDA) for their efforts to improve living standards in some of the world’s most…
New IFC report on the access to energy market
IFC just released ‘From Gap to Opportunity: Business Models for Scaling Up Energy Access’. The report, published in partnership with the government of Austria, identifies a $37 billion opportunity for…
UK school donates solar lanterns to Nairobi slum school
One of the candidates at Gatoto Primary School who benefited from solar lanterns donated by UK school children. credits: d.light Pupils of Gatoto primary school, located in the Mukuru kwa…
Africa’s solar lanterns bring light to Washington DC
More than half a million homes and businesses in the US have had to endure darkness after a week of storms, Reuters reports. But solar lanterns designed for Africa’s “unelectrified”…
ToughStuff partners with bednet manufacturer to reach more people during crises
ToughStuff, the modular solar kit provider, has entered into a partnership with global mosquito net manufacturer and distributor, Bestnet A/S, in order reach more people with solar energy products during…
Nokero partners with ChildFund to power Liberia’s learning passion
12-year old Amelia does her homework using a Nokero lantern ©Nokero International After decades of internal strife, Liberia’s children and youth represent tremendous untapped potential for the country’s development. The…
The sun lights up rural Ghana’s dark nights
The Danquah family showing off a solar panel and a versatile lamp ©Lighting Africa Mr Joseph Danquah is usually a very busy man being the only carpenter in his village,…
Lighting initiatives applauded at Rio +20 for increasing energy access
Experiencing solar lighting in the darkness of night © Lighting Africa Lighting Africa and a number of its associate companies were recognized at the Rio +20 Summit for their contributions…