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Lithium-ion Batteries Part II: Safety

Lithium-ion batteries are cost-effective, high capacity, and capable of long cycle life when properly used in off-grid products. They can, however, present a serious safety hazard if poorly manufactured or…

WEBINAR | Expanding the off-grid market

…The pay-as-you-go (PAYGo) business model is proving to be an effective approach in delivering electricity access through distributed solar, and the sector has gained significant investment interest and activity. Still,…

Women and Solar Lighting

© Andres Bifani/Lighting Africa 2012. Lighting Africa organized a stakeholder’s meeting in May 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya to explore the role of women in the modern solar lighting market. The…

Asia

Following sub-Saharan Africa, Asia is the region with the second largest energy-access gap, containing four of the world’s top 20 energy-access deficit countries. There is a strong demand among off-grid…