Basics of Integrating Sphere Measurement
Lighting Global has published the latest in its Technical Note series titled “Integrating Sphere Measurement Part I: Basics”. This issue will be tackled in a three part series examining the …Read More
SolarWorks! releases new Solar Kit Lithium
SolarWorks! newest product, the Solar Kit Lithium,was recently tested, and met the Lighting Global Quality Standards.This portable solar light offers three brightness levels and a USB cable with connectors for charging …Read More
Lighting Africa Extends its Footprint across the Continent
After a successful pilot phase that enabled more than 28.5 million people across Africa to switch from polluting energy sources such as kerosene to clean, sustainable solar lighting, the joint …Read More
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Solar Lights Quality-Verified
Lighting Global has developed a step-by-step guide to the process and options for quality verification of modern solar lighting products in accordance with the IEC Technical Specification 62257-9-5. The step-by-step …Read More
Understanding the Lighting Global Quality Standards and how they relate to the IEC.
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Solar Lighting Products Improve Energy Access for 28.5 Million People in Africa
More than 28.5 million people across Africa now have access to modern lighting as a result of switching from kerosene lanterns to solar lighting products, according to results from the …Read More
Changes to Battery Durability Test Thresholds in Quality Standards
The Battery Durability Storage Test is critical for ensuring the use of high quality batteries. However, on review of the standards used in development of the test method and an …Read More
Japanese Battery Maker Ventures into Off-Grid Solar Lighting Products
Respected Japanese battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa International Ltd, has ventured into the off-grid lighting sector producing two solar lighting products that have both meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards. Thetwo new …Read More
IFC-World Bank Study Establishes Significant Climate Benefit of Solar Lighting Products
A new research study published by the IFC-World Bank Lighting Global program finds that replacing all kerosene lamps in use with solar lights would reduce the equivalent of 5 percent …Read More
Apply to Test your Solar Home System Kit
Over the next year, Lighting Global and the regional programs (Lighting Africa and Lighting Asia) will begin to extend support to “plug-and-play” direct current (DC) solar home system kits. An early step …Read More