…to attract fish into their nets. Tanzania’s lakes and oceans are a major center for this activity, involving over 100,000 lanterns used in 17,000 boats. “This market is particularly ripe…
…a personal bank account can purchase a system, and relatives from other locations can help finance it. Ultimately, Mobisol’s costs compare to what the typical customer spends on kerosene, candles,…
…of the monetary value of sales) compared to 2009, when we only found two solar lights available for purchase in these areas,” Peter Alstone, one of the study authors, says….
…more to purchase the Little Sun lamps, affording rural off-grid communities low prices. Little Sun GmbH is a social business that is increasing access to clean light in a sustainable…
…in India to ensure that its customers receive credit to purchase its products. Orb, which entered the Kenyan market early in 2014, has also adopted the same approach and is…
…global off-grid lighting market. In order for customers to invest in solar lights, they must be confident that the product they purchase will perform as promised and last for a…
…technology. Consumers have fallen victim to overrated product claims and would purchase solar torches, task lamps or room lamps in an attempt to cut down on kerosene use, only to…
…be. They committed to develop special financial products to enable low-income clients purchase of solar lights, with a special focus on products for women’s groups and solar business start-ups. Participants…
…exposed to the technology. “It is not safe to buy something you don’t know,” Aliou Ba, father of 5 school children in the Kaolack region in Senegal, part of a…
…technology. Consumers have fallen victim to overrated product claims and would purchase solar torches, task lamps or room lamps in an attempt to cut down on kerosene use, only to…
