…Global Quality Assurance framework as proposed in July 2013. Final decisions were presented in a webinar in November 2013 and most changes from this process became effective January 1, 2014….
This memo summarizes updates to the Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards (“Standards”) and Recommended Performance Targets (“Targets”) that will be effective January 1, 2014. Details on the process that lead…
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…
…surmounted a major hurdle, access to credit, that has been constraining the full and effective participation of manufacturers and distributors’ in the insatiable African market for quality, affordable off-grid lighting…
IFC EXPANDS ENERGY ACCESS PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALIAN GOVERNMENT Washington D.C., March 26, 2019 — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, expanded its transformational ten-year partnership with the Italian…
…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,…
© 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…
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…
…survival. Companies able to anticipate impacts on sales and revenues, and then take effective steps to manage cash, can ride through rough waters and sustain operations until a better day….
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…
