This presentation looks at the energy prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa. It concludes that energy is a cornerstone of strategies for poverty reduction and economic growth. It finds that improvements in …Read More
Ce rapport résume le projet Luminothèque au Sénégal. La Luminothèque est un nouveau modèle d’approche composé de lampes solaires pico données à des écoles dans les zones rurales sénégalaises pour …Read More
This guide provides an overview of the Light Library model project in Senegal. The Light Library comprises a donated set of pico-solar lights provided to selected public schools in rural …Read More
This 2014 report outlines the objectives and the work done by Solar Aid, an international charity, which aims to increase access to solar lighting in Africa. SolarAid set up a …Read More
This study assesses the supply chain for off-grid lighting products in South Sudan. The study finds that market opportunities for solar lighting products are huge. However, these opportunities are not …Read More
A Market Intelligence study was carried out in Tanzania on behalf of the Lighting Africa program. The purpose of the study is to provide detailed information on the utilization and …Read More
This Market Intelligence Note provides a snapshot of existing warranty practices in the retail chain in Tanzania along with suggestions on ways to offer a more effective warranty. These findings …Read More
This note offers an assessment of local electronics technicians’ experiences and interests in repairing solar lamps in Kenya and Tanzania. These findings are based on surveys conducted with 115 technicians …Read More
This IFC “Smart Lesson” outlines the lessons learned from the “Songa Mbele na Solar” (Get Ahead with Solar) 2010 consumer education campaign in Kenya. The paper underlines the importance of listening, …Read More
This study examined awareness of solar lighting in Nigeria, perceptions among key stakeholders and effective communication strategies. Nationally only 36% of households are connected to the national grid and power …Read More
