Lighting Africa’s 2nd International Business Conference and Trade Fair was held in May 2010 in Kenya. The event promoted low-cost, high-quality off-grid lighting products and services that target low-income populations …Read More
A Roadblock to widespread adoption of efficient lighting is being formed by quality problems with LED flashlights; quality issues in the flashlight segment are spoiling the market in general. In …Read More
This Technical Note examines the light output (over time) of an LED light source, also known as LED lumen depreciation or lumen maintenance. Suggestions are made on ways to avoid …Read More
Poor thermal management can lead to early LED product failure. This Technical Note discusses thermal management techniques and good system design. (LED manufacturers should serve as the primary guide for …Read More
This Technical Note reviews important photometric terms and concepts. It addresses common misconceptions in lighting and is intended to give retailers, distributors and consumers a basic understanding of information included …Read More
In June 2009, Lighting Africa team members undertook a market presence survey in the towns of Kericho, Brooke, and Talek. All three towns are located in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province. …Read More
After a successful first year, Lighting Africa expanded its program activities in response to industry and consumer feedback. This report outlines the activities undertaken in the second year of the …Read More
A Comic Book About Portable Solar Lighting.
Lighting Africa, a joint IFC – World Bank program, catalyzes the private sector to build sustainable markets for affordable, high-quality, modern, off-grid solar lighting and energy products for people in …Read More
Reliability and safety are two of the advantages of portable solar products over kerosene and candles, as highlighted in this consumer education video. If you are interested in using our …Read More
