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Seeding solar lighting among Kenya’s maize farmers

…secondary school exams, one for the father, and fuel-allowing, another for the mother’s evening household chores. When the paraffin ran out, they would use light either from their cell phones,…

Lighting Africa: time to build on success

…to a farm in southern Indiana. He clearly remembers walking into the new farmhouse and spending five minutes, awestruck, flicking the electric light on and off. Having clean, bright light,…

LED Lights and Eye Safety

…Diodes (LEDs) which are now widely used in many lighting products, including portable, off-grid lanterns. The Note answers questions such as: Are off-grid LED lights bright enough to pose a…

Solar Light: My Chance to Pass Exams

…evening chores outside her home, the solar light reduces the risk of animal attacks. As a show of appreciation for the donation of lights, Daisy, who is currently in her…

The Little Sun shines in Zimbabwe

…to pilot the use of their solar-powered LED lamps through sustainable, community-led initiatives in Zimbabwe. The lamp provides people without electricity clean, affordable lighting allowing them to work, socialise, study,…

Lighting Africa Featured in Fast Company Magazine

…and cooperative governments, the group wants to kick-start a functioning market for affordable, efficient, and clean off-the-grid lighting products, including solar lamps. Commerce goes on at an evening market, thanks…

New Quality Standards Become Effective on January 1, 2014

…warranty of at least 12 months from time of purchase. For more information on this process and to download a document summarizing the updated minimum quality standards, please visit: http://www.chief-lighting-global.clientapp.com/activities/qa/stakeholder-engagement…