Product Testing and Laboratory Eligibility Policy
This document explains how manufacturers can obtain valid test results for use by Lighting Global from a qualified test lab, as well as how a test laboratory can become approved…
Pilot Project Confirms Benefits of Solar Lanterns to Maternal Care in Nigeria
…frequent outages, midwives in these centers must use whatever light source is available to them, including candles, flashlights and kerosene lanterns to light their way through childbirth, suturing, and other…
Shape the Sector and the Quality Standards
…governments, product testing laboratories, standards bureaus, and consumers. To participate in these processes, check this webpage, sign up for email updates, or email info@lightingglobal.org. The success of the Lighting Global…
CALL FOR COMMENTS | Feedback on proposed changes to the draft quality standards
…in a discussion panel by Jit Bhattacharya of Fenix International and Stephan Lux of Fraunhofer ISE, followed by a Q&A with attendees. For call-in details, visit https://www.lightingglobal.org/wp-admin/install.php/work-with-us/shape-the-sector-and-the-quality-standards/ or contact qa@lightingglobal.org….
Environmental durability of pico-powered lighting products
…penetration into an electronic device, and provides additional steps manufacturers can take to increase the durability of their products. Part 2 describes the use of Drip Loops when using wires…
Public Service Announcements
…products should be used and taken care of, and their life changing effects. To receive scripts, write to info@lightingafrica.org Introduction to Solar Lighting Video English Radio English Video French Radio…
Lighting Africa Program Kicks Off in Nigeria
…to help 5 million people not connected to the electricity grid access clean energy by 2017. This is expected to avert 100,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, associated with…
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo)
…a detailed report, a technical user guide, and an enhanced Excel-based tool that surveys a total of 24 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Dem. Rep., Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Indonesia,…
IFC, World Bank Lighting Programs Improve Energy Access for 47m
…and many are able to also charge their phones for free. In addition to the economic benefits, this shift provides multiple health and safety benefits from avoided house fires and…
China’s SMQ Lab Joins Lighting Global Quality Testing Network
…York, Kenya’s University of Nairobi’s Lighting Laboratory, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, India. These labs are located to be in close proximity of manufacturers and consumers…