EcoMoto: Turning on the Lights in Kenya in Under 48-Hours
It’s happened to all of us: you walk into a store and see something you like – only to feel the disappointing realization that you can’t afford it. If what ...Read More
Off-Grid Solar Market Returns to Robust Growth, According to Latest Sector Report
Washington DC, USA, April 27, 2018— The off-grid solar sector has returned to robust growth, reversing a brief dip in sales that was mostly due to localized shocks, according to ...Read More
Economist Intelligence Unit blog on off-grid energy sector, featuring interview with Lighting Global Program Co-Manager, Dana Rysankova
Describing the off-grid sector as “a force that could fundamentally reshape energy provision in some of the world’s least well-connected places—and create vast business opportunities in the process,” in the ...Read More
Lighting Global to Submit Quality Standards to IEC this Month
Lighting Global is preparing to submit quality standards for pico-solar products and for plug-and-play solar home system kits to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) by May 1, 2018. This will make it easier ...Read More
Angaza Awarded the 2018 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship
Angaza’s innovative approach to increasing access to solar energy was globally recognized as the organization was awarded the 2018 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. The Skoll Awards recognize transformative leaders ...Read More
Join our webinar on March 21st: What’s Next for the Off-Grid Solar Energy Sector?
Join us on Wednesday March 21st, 2:30pm – 3:30pm CET as speakers from Lighting Global, ESMAP, GOGLA, and Dalberg share key takeaways from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo and the ...Read More
Join our webinar on March 21st: What’s Next for the Off-Grid Solar Energy Sector?
Join us on Wednesday March 21st, 2:30pm – 3:30pm CET as speakers from Lighting Global, ESMAP, GOGLA, and Dalberg share key takeaways from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo and the ...Read More
Women Entrepreneurs bring solar products to the ‘last mile’ in Kenya
When Rispa Onyong’e’s neighbor’s house burned down in a horrific kerosene lamp accident, Onyong’e knew that she had to quickly find an alternative lighting solution for her and her family. ...Read More
Une ligne de crédit de 7 millions de dollars US pour l’électricité solaire hors réseau va être lancée au Niger
Le 6 mars, le gouvernement du Niger annoncera le lancement officiel d’une ligne de crédit de 7 millions de dollars visant à stimuler le développement d’un marché des Kits Solaires ...Read More
US$ 7 Million Line of Credit for Solar Off-Grid Electricity to Launch in Niger
On March 6th, the government of Niger will announce the official launch of a US $7 million line of credit aiming to stimulate the development of a solar home system ...Read More