…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…
…the very latest developments within the sector are being announced today by event sponsors d.light, Greenlight Planet and BBOXX: Off-grid solar solutions provider d.light announces that following its successful launch…
…Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) and the World Bank Group, in Dubai, UAE, on October 26-29, 2015. The event is expected to attract more than 600 key players from the…
…as safety net or anti-corruption reforms) Creates a favorable investment climate to catalyze the provision of private capital Facilitates access to financial markets often at more favorable terms than members…
…of GOGLA said: “The net economic and social benefits off-grid solar are a huge opportunity for national governments of the developing world. We call on policy makers, treasury and energy…
…no longer have to buy kerosene. Roughly 30 percent of sales have been through the network of Solar Sahelis, who have become a crucial part of the retail sales model….
“I was buying a full jerry can [of kerosene] costing Ksh 600/- ($ 6.40) for my father and mum every month, only for them to see. Then my brother’s children…
…would buy paraffin worth Sh20 everyday for my koroboi (open-wick) and pressure lamps but it was often only enough to see us through our evening meal; my children could not…
…can then buy the lights and enjoy clean, safe and affordable solar lighting. Felista Mlay who lives in Rombo, Kilimanjaro and whose daughter purchased a d.light S1 solar lantern during…
…on dangerous and expensive kerosene-based lighting products. When kerosene – or funds to buy it – was in short supply, her family endured total darkness after nightfall. In her search…
