Lighting Global has released the 3rd iteration and the 2021 version of the Pay-As-You-Go Market Attractiveness Index (PAYGo MAI) for 24 countries across Sub Saharan Africa and Asia. This version includes details of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on new PAYGo sales and repayments. The PAYGo MAI provides businesses, policymakers, and practitioners with a … Read More
This publication aims to arm policymakers and other stakeholders with a framework to help them consider the design of an appropriate end-user subsidy for solar irrigation. IFC and Dalberg used a combination of research methods to inform this report including a literature review of prior lessons from programs in Asia and Africa, guidelines on subsidies … Read More
Over the last decade, pioneering off-grid solar companies have demonstrated the potential of the pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) business model to expand access to energy and financial services among low-income households. The PAYGo Performance, Reporting and Measurement (PERFORM) framework, detailed in this technical guide, offers the PAYGo solar industry a standardized set of key performance indicators (KPIs). By … Read More
Every six months, Lighting Global and GOGLA publish the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, a market intelligence series on sales and impact of off-grid solar lighting products, sold by GOGLA and Lighting Global affiliates. Since H2 2018, the report also includes sales numbers of off-grid appliances, in partnership with the Efficiency for Access Coalition. July … Read More
Today, there are over 80 million forcibly displaced people (FDPs) globally due to conflict, and complex global challenges. Efficient and economic power supply plays a fundamental role in providing basic energy access for the most vulnerable, as well as stabilizing a well-functioning infrastructure system in FDP camps. The need for innovative energy solutions to support … Read More
VeraSol builds upon the strong foundation laid by Lighting Global. The program offers the same quality assurance services previously offered by Lighting Global Quality Assurance. To better serve consumers, companies, and markets, the VeraSol now encompasses technical foundations for appliances and hopes to expand quality assurance services for these products in the coming years. Slides … Read More
Every six months, Lighting Global and GOGLA publish the Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report, a market intelligence series on sales and impact of off-grid solar lighting products, sold by GOGLA and Lighting Global affiliates. January – June 2020 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report The off-grid solar sector is playing an essential role in the fight against … Read More
As the spread of COVID-19 increases globally, the need for more readily available testing sites with reliable energy supplies has become necessary, especially in regions where a significant portion of the population lives with limited or no access to the electrical grid. Prepared in collaboration with the Schatz Energy Research Center and the Energy Sector Management … Read More
Lighting Global has contributed to a new Shell Corporation publication which looks at energy choices for displaced people. The report estimates that in 2018, refugees and host communities spent roughly $344 million on power (excluding cooking). Additionally, the report outlines how humanitarian agencies, governments and the private sector can collaborate to improve refugee and host community access to energy clean, reliable energy.
The Lighting Global Quality Standards and quality verification process form the internationally-recognized baseline for product quality and integrity that all market actors can trust. The Quality Standards define minimum requirements for quality, durability, and truth in advertising to protect consumers. The Lighting Global quality verification process confirms whether a product meets the standards. This resource … Read More