Papua New Guinea
…standards, which off-grid lighting products must meet in order to access program services. Lighting PNG is now working with the government of Papua New Guinea to regulate solar products entering…
The Future of Lighting Global
…first pilot program launched in Kenya in 2009, we have continually fine-tuned and calibrated our interventions in order to adapt to local needs, rapidly developing technological and business model innovations,…
Kerosene-free Kenya: Rio +20 agreement to increase access to clean energy
…Kerosene-free Kenya project is intended to reduce green house gases and improve the health of Kenyans. The country’s Environment Minister Mr Ali Makwere is quoted on the online statement saying…
Call for comments on Accelerated Verification Method
…provide comments through this online form . Comments must be received by Friday, June 19, 2015 in order for Lighting Global to take them into consideration. If you…
IFC/World Bank Honor Companies Bringing Clean Light to Poor Households
…entrants in three price-based categories Budget retailing under $30 Mid-range for products priced between $30-$72; and Premium category retailing from $72-$135. Other winners were Greenlight Planet Sun King Pro, which…
Consultation on Energy for All Underway: Take Part before February 17!
The United Nations has declared 2014 – 2024 the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All in order to focus attention and action on energy as a driver for development. The…
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo)
…of this work centers on carving out the retail / branch level unit as the last link in the value chain (unit level P&L), and performing economic analysis that considers…
EcoMoto: Turning on the Lights in Kenya in Under 48-Hours
…they are through their Equitel lines or the EazzyBanking App, all from Equity Bank. Equitel is the mobile phone network owned and operated by the Equity Bank Group. Each Equity…
New Report | Off-grid solar expected to electrify 624 million people by 2030 but βgame changersβ are needed to achieve universal access goals
…expected to grow by 5% annually and receive $7.8 billion in investment However, the projected access scenario is dependent on continued industry support via interventions such as positive fiscal policy,…
Off-grid Solar Products Deliver High Satisfaction for Kenyan Consumers
…Machakos, Migori, Narok and Siaya) stood out as having a higher prevalence of off-grid solar products compared to the rest of the country. The study results highlight a clear link…