Conditional Pass Policy
…where a product does not fully meet the Quality Standards due to one of these issues, we typically use the term “conditional pass” to describe their status when reporting results…
Basics of Integrating Sphere Measurement
…its Technical Note series titled “Integrating Sphere Measurement Part I: Basics”. This issue will be tackled in a three part series examining the proper maintenance and use of integrating sphere…
Key Off-Grid Players Awarded Zayed Future Energy Prizes
…“This is in our minds the most prestigious award in the world for renewable energy companies and comes with a generous US $1.5M cash prize, which we shall use to…
Mobile Money Catalyzes Clean Energy Uptake among Off-Grid Consumers, Study
…phone machine-to-machine transfer) modules and mobile money payment systems as well as those which use top-up scratch cards and remote keypads. GSM technology allows PAYG providers to monitor and respond…
Lighting Global to Submit Quality Standards to IEC this Month
…These standards will be a tool governments can use in their efforts to safeguard markets against poor-quality products. If you’d like to sign up for Lighting Global Quality Assurance e-mail…
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…
Seeking Stakeholder Feedback on Draft Performance Reporting Requirements
…for use with the solar home system kit framework, though the policy may differ in some aspects and will be developed and announced at a later date.) Stakeholder discussions at…
Revising Standards in line with Technology Developments, Consumer Expectations
…strengthen the quality standards and performance targets of off-grid lights in order to keep up with, and anticipate market trends, and to incorporate new research findings, for example, on end-user…
Lighting Africa: Moving Consumers Up the Energy Ladder
…products can run radios, fans, computers and TVs, and therefore use more energy – from 10W up to 100W power. Already manufacturers are developing a new generation of super-efficient solar…
Quantitative Market Assesment Results – Zambia
…used and their cost. It also includes an evaluation of modern off-grid lighting products. The report finds that candles were the most commonly used type of lighting. 79% of the…