Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Accelerated Verification Method
Provides a summary of the full stakeholder feedback and responses from Lighting Global regarding the development of the Accelerated Verification Method (AVM).
Changes to the Threshold to Meet the Battery Durability Test Requirement of the Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards
Over the past few years, the Lighting Global program developed and instituted the Battery Durability Storage Test in response to reports of battery failures in the market. As described in…
AC Charger Safety Approval Policy
…included AC-DC charger carries approval from a recognized consumer electronics safety certification organization.” “Approved marks: UL, CE TÜV Rheinland, CCC, or similar, with accompanying valid documentation of testing by an…
Comparison of the Draft Lighting Global Solar Home System Kit Test Methods and IEC/TS 62257-9-5
The Lighting Global Solar Home System Kit Test Methods are intended to assess solar home system (SHS) kits with peak power ratings greater than 10 W and up to 100…
Performance Reporting Requirements
This document provides guidelines for performance reporting requirements for all products that meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards. The performance reporting framework provides buyers throughout the supply chain with standardized…
International Electrotechnical Commission Test Methods Now Cover Plug-and-Play Solar Home System Kits up to 350 Watts
…methods already serve as the foundation for many quality assurance programs—both voluntary and mandatory—around the world. The new edition of this document (IEC/TS 62257-9-5:2018) was approved in December 2017 and…
Its all systems go! Don’t miss the off-grid lighting conference in Dakar
…include ‘Financing across the supply chain’, ‘Reaching the last mile: Issues and approaches’, policy updates and global quality assurance. Speakers will include energy ministers, key industry players such as the…
Outdoor Cable Policy
The Lighting Global Quality Standards for Solar Home System Kits include a requirement that “Any outdoor cables must be outdoor-rated and UV-resistant.” This requirement goes beyond the Quality Standards for…
USB Smartphone and Battery Charging
This Technical Note discusses USB charge port specifications and how they apply to renewable energy products. It is intended as an introduction and resource for manufacturers and other industry stakeholders…
Integrating Sphere Measurement Part I – Basics
This Technical Note is Part I in a three-part series examining the proper maintenance and use of integration sphere light measurement systems. This first Note is an overview of basic…