Cost of kerosene in rural Africa threatens access to lighting
…170% the price in urban centers. In Kenya, kerosene in the villages costs 46% more than in pump stations in urban areas. With world oil prices volatile and generally on…
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Orb Energy Secures Funding to Replicate Indian Business Model in Kenya
…systems, has received two million dollars ($2m) from the Dutch development finance institution, FMO, to replicate its India business model in Kenya. Orb works with national banks and micro-finance institutions…
ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT | Solar Run Helps Consumers Access Energy with PAYGo Enabled Solutions
…cost-effective product choices to end consumers. This approach allows consumers to try energy service with a low financial barrier, so that we are able to quickly grow consumer’s adoption for…
As New Report Estimates the Off-Grid Solar Market has Provided Improved Energy Access to 360 Million People Globally, Sector Leaders Gather in Hong Kong to Chart the Future of the Industry
…industry — provides market insights, steers development of quality assurance frameworks for modern, off-grid lighting devices and systems, and promotes sustainability. To find out more, go to www.lightingglobal.org. About ESMAP…
Lighting Africa Extends its Footprint across the Continent
…experience of working with governments to support countries’ goals to increase access to energy, vital for socio-economic growth and development. Lighting Africa works with the private sector to build sustainable…
VIDEO | Lighting Asia/India‘s Suryoday Camapign – Solar Saheli initiative in Rajasthan
Lighting Asia/India‘s Suryoday Camapign – Solar Saheli initiative in Rajasthan…
VIDEO | Lighting Asia/India’s Suryoday Consumer Awareness Campaign (Phase II) during COVID-19 Pandemic
Lighting Asia/India’s Suryoday Consumer Awareness Campaign (Phase II) during COVID-19 Pandemic…
VIDEO | Lighting Asia/India’s Suryoday Consumer Awareness Campaign (Phase I)
Lighting Asia/India’s Suryoday Consumer Awareness Campaign (Phase I)…
Afghanistan
…six hours a day. Lighting Pakistan/Afghanistan, a program of IFC, aims at helping address the lighting needs of Pakistani consumers by helping them gain access to low-cost, high-quality, safe, reliable,…