Path to Profitability
…to take an off-grid company through the P2P framework and provide an in-depth analysis of the company’s operation Recommendations & Implementation Plan = objective is to provide recommendations to off-grid…
Call for comments on draft Test Methods and Quality Standards for Solar Home System Kits
…to prepare responses in advance of filling out the online form, the questions are listed in this document, however, all comments must be submitted through the online form. Comments…
VACANCY | Communications Consultant (China)
Communications & Client Engagement Consultant Job Title: Short Term Consultant for Lighting Global (75 Days) Location: Shenzhen, China Department: Lighting Global, IFC Energy Access Advisory Background Lighting Global is…
BLOG | Kerosene for home lighting: A key Indicator to prioritize Districts for Clean Energy Initiatives in India
…U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), approximately 61 million barrels of kerosene were consumed by Indian households and commercial establishments in 2012. (International Energy Statistics https://www.eia.gov/cfapps/ipdbproject/iedindex3.cfm?tid=5&pid=64&aid=2&cid=r7,&syid=2008&eyid=2013&unit=TBPD ). In this context, the…
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
…complement sustained grid electrification efforts to accelerate the rate of energy access,” explains Riccardo Puliti, Senior Director for the Energy & Extractives Global Practice at the World Bank. The dynamism…
“You Can See the Future from Here” The World Bank Solar Village
What do you think of when you imagine a village center? Most likely some sort of kiosk or market comes to mind; a place to buy essentials, and perhaps a…
Article: How Off-Grid Solar Access Impacts Literacy
…upgrade to a larger one, customers often use products concurrently. I recently visited a rural store of one of the leading solar companies in Kenya. While lights and solar home…
Bloomberg Philanthropies Invests $5 million in Little Sun to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Lighting in Africa
…Modern in London, where the lamp continues to be available for purchase. They are also available for purchase online and in museums, like the MoMA Design Store in New York…
Bloomberg Philanthropies Invests $5m In Little Sun To Increase Access To Clean Lighting In Africa
…in London, where the lamp continues to be available for purchase. They are also available for purchase online and in museums, like the MoMA Design Store in New York City…
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