This Technical Note covers the accreditation requirements for independent laboratories seeking to submit test results to the Lighting Global Quality Assurance program and for manufacturers who would like to use …Read More
A Market Intelligence study was carried out in Tanzania on behalf of the Lighting Africa program. The purpose of the study is to provide detailed information on the utilization and …Read More
Slides from the Lighting Global Quality Assurance webinar hosted on November 12th, 2013. The QA team described outcomes of the most recent stakeholder process including updates to the Minimum Quality Standards, …Read More
Notes from the Lighting Global Quality Assurance webinar hosted on November 12th, 2013. The QA team described outcomes of the most recent stakeholder process including updates to the Minimum Quality …Read More
This Technical Briefing Note is Part IV in a series of Notes examining the environmental durability of pico‐powered lighting products. Part IV focuses on solar radiation and its effect on …Read More
This memo summarizes updates to the Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards (“Standards”) and Recommended Performance Targets (“Targets”) that will be effective January 1, 2014. Details on the process that lead …Read More
Beginning in 2010, Lighting Africa began releasing standardized specifications sheets (SSS) based on comprehensive Quality Test Method (QTM) results from tests carried out by third-party laboratories. The SSS program has …Read More
This Technical Briefing Note examines corrosion mechanisms common to electronic assemblies and summarizes conformal coating and potting technologies used to mitigate corrosive action in finished pico‐powered lighting assemblies.
This IFC “Smart Lesson” outlines the lessons learned from the “Songa Mbele na Solar” (Get Ahead with Solar) 2010 consumer education campaign in Kenya. The paper underlines the importance of listening, …Read More
This study examined awareness of solar lighting in Nigeria, perceptions among key stakeholders and effective communication strategies. Nationally only 36% of households are connected to the national grid and power …Read More
