Seeding solar lighting among Kenya’s maize farmers
…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…
Off-grid Solar Could Provide First-time Electricity Access to Almost 400 Million People Globally by 2030
Nairobi, 8 October 2024—Off-grid solar is the most cost-effective way to power 41% of people globally by 2030 who are still living without energy access. The sector already provided 55%…
Article: How Off-Grid Solar Access Impacts Literacy
…sell more than four a week”. Chiama explained. “For the phones, we have the young customers – they want them. Most people are looking for smart phones – and to…
Overview: PAYG KPI Framework
…Insight Series: Sales Agent Network Management, October 5, 2017 Contact Us For further information, please contact us: Naomi Bruck, nbruck@ifc.org Anna Lerner, alerner@worldbank.org Juan Andres Turner, jaturner@worldbank.org Farah Mohammadzadeh, fmohammadzadeh@worldbank.org…
PAYGo MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS INDEX (2021)
…new market; • Deepening market penetration; • Favorable conditions and challenges in each market by comparison; • Over 67 indicators of market attractiveness, organised under three main pillars – demand,…
Quality Assurance Update: May 2018
…shown in the table below. At the top of the list was “to meet the eligibility requirements of market stimulation programs such as bulk procurements and results-based financing schemes,” with…
In the News: By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change
…with educational materials to help launch a business. Results from the pilot phase have shown that one-third of Mobisol customers used their excess electricity to offer some of these services…
How We Work
…on the findings, demonstrating the extensive opportunities presented by the off-grid market. Our research provides critical data to help governments, investors, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and development partners to make informed…
QA | 2019 Year in Review
…energy service value (measured in Wh/day) is calculated for every fully tested product. This metric is important to suppliers and buyers alike and is used to determine eligibility and incentive…
Lighting Global Extends Support to Solar Home System Kits
…price, demand for these larger kits and the expanded energy services they provide is growing. PAYG technology enables consumers to pay for a product in small increments over time, effectively…