…come at an opportune time in the quest of accelerating the uptake of the highest quality off grid solar lighting products and services at the least possible cost. This campaign…
…ones (9.2% and 8.9%, respectively). For repair cost, there was a stark difference, with non-quality verified lanterns over three times more expensive to repair than quality-verified lanterns in Kenya. The…
…at a concessional fee of US$ 3000. This is a substantial savings relative to the full cost. For this second round of testing, companies can expect services similar to those…
…demand side, or both. Funding mechanisms are defined as supply side when funding goes to companies or investors to reduce the cost or risk of supplying products to end users…
…cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution to Pakistan’s energy needs. Previous projects include IFC’s engagement with private sector for solar energy solutions in parts of Punjab as well as Sindh and AKAH’s…
…population that could be served most cost-effectively through off-grid, lives. These markets are the most challenging to build, meaning that these next 464 million people will be even harder to…
…the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7): universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030. OGS represents the fastest and most cost-effective way…
…sector since its advent. The rural population tends to be among the poorest. In the absence of financing, this means that even the up-front cost of a solar lantern remains…
…Mobisol is deploying innovative technology to deliver cost-competitive renewable energy and energy-storage solutions to off-grid communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. IFC’s late-2016 equity investment of €5.42 million is helping accelerate Mobisol’s…
…constraints these organizations cited for limited engagement with women in the solar lighting sector include inconsistent product supply which inflates the cost of credit costs as a result of prospective…
