Going the Distance: Off-Grid Lighting Market Dynamics in Papua New Guinea
Access to sustainable and clean energy, even the ability to be able to have a simple light at night to read or study, can have a huge positive impact for …Read More
Independent Testing Agreement
This Independent Testing Agreement sets out the terms by which the Parties will work together to determine if products meet the Quality Standards for acceptance into the Lighting Global Quality …Read More
Lithium-ion Batteries Part II: Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are cost-effective, high capacity, and capable of long cycle life when properly used in off-grid products. They can, however, present a serious safety hazard if poorly manufactured or …Read More
Lithium-ion Batteries Part I: General Overview and 2019 Update
This Technical Note is a 2019 update on the current state of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology. It describes the basic functional elements of Li-ion battery cells, compares several existing and …Read More
Off-Grid Solar Market Assessment in Mozambique
Acknowledging the important role that access to clean forms of electricity can play in the development of the country, the Government of Mozambique (GoM) has joined the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) …Read More
Memorandum of Agreement with Test Lab
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) sets out the terms by which the Parties will work together to develop and implement the Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Please note that this template …Read More
Webinar Slides: Smoothing the Path to Compliance with Lighting Global Quality Standards
The Lighting Global Quality Assurance team held a webinar featuring its new guide to compliance and the consumer-facing information requirements in the Lighting Global Standards on 11 April 2019.This session …Read More
Webinar slides: Proposed Changes to Draft IEC Quality Standards and Lithium Battery Safety: May 2019
This webinar presented the proposed changes to the draft of the quality standards that was submitted to the IEC, with a particular focus on the new lithium battery safety requirements. …Read More
Call for Comments on Proposed Changes to the Draft Quality Standards Under Review by the IEC
We are midway through the process of submitting the Lighting Global Quality Standards for adoption by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and are reaching out for your feedback to inform …Read More
Market Check Testing Policy
Market Check Testing verifies that the quality and performance of products sold in the market match the levels measured during Lighting Global program entry testing (using the Quality Test Method …Read More