GOGLA REPORT: The Economic Impact of Off-Grid Solar
…productive. It comes as global leaders gather to discuss how to meet the world’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) at the UN’s High Level Political Forum in New York (8-18th July…
Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts
…website set up by the SAFE coalition: http://www.safefuelandenergy.org/nepal/. It contains comprehensive information on the efforts of humanitarian and disaster relief organizations in Nepal that are responding to the energy needs…
Off-Grid Solar Lighting Up Ethiopia
…taking off, barriers to consumer confidence must still be overcome before the market can be expanded to make a real impact on energy access in the poorest communities. Here is…
Quality Assurance Update: Earning Your Continued Trust
…product on www.lightingglobal.org, where you can download the product’s specification sheet (or book) and its verification letter. If you need help verifying a product’s status, please contact us. Over the…
Solar Home System Kit Quality Standards
…website: www.lightingglobal.org/products. View this Change Log to see what changed when in each set of quality standards. Current and previous versions of the Quality Standards may be downloaded below. A…
Pico-PV Quality Standards
…Method (QTM) in the latest edition of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Technical Specification 62257-9-5. Products that have met the Quality Standards are issued a Specifications Sheet and Verification Letter…
QUALITY ASSURANCE | Off-Grid Standards and Regulations: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Headed? Reflections from Naomi Wagura, Lighting Global QA
…knowledge and experiences. We were encouraged by their commitment to collaboration and partnership. Strong, cross-sector relationships will be helpful given the additional work needed to assess compliance with current standards,…
End User Subsidy Lab Webinar Series
…products more affordable by bringing down the cost at the point of purchase. In order not to undermine the market, however, caution must be used when applying such subsidies. To…
Market Research on Productive Use Leveraging Solar Energy (PULSE)
…uses leveraging solar energy (PULSE). These can provide livelihoods for off-grid households and micro-enterprises across the agricultural, industrial, commercial, and public sectors. A market for these new applications is emerging,…
Kerosene-free Kenya: Rio +20 agreement to increase access to clean energy
…businesses currently available that the government can tap into in order to quickly improve and increase access to clean energy in rural areas. These lighting products typically comprise a 1-5W…