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Putting “Last-Mile” Consumers First in Kenya

Putting “Last-Mile” Consumers First in Kenya

09 November 2017

When her neighbor’s house burned down in a kerosene lamp accident, Risper Onyong’e understood that she had to find an alternative source of lighting. Married with one child, this rice ...Read More

By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change

By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change

08 November 2017

Jacinta Auma used to stock kerosene lamps, flashlights, and candles to light her home in rural Kenya, but that changed when solar panels were installed on her roof.  Now that ...Read More

In the News: By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change

In the News: By Plugging in Africa, Mobisol Connects a Continent to Change

08 November 2017

Jacinta Auma used to stock kerosene lamps, flashlights, and candles to light her home in rural Kenya, but that changed when solar panels were installed on her roof. Now that ...Read More

Lighting Africa to Support New Regional Program Targeting 19 West African Countries

Lighting Africa to Support New Regional Program Targeting 19 West African Countries

06 November 2017

Recognizing the key role that off-grid energy sources can play in combating energy poverty, the preparation of a regional off-grid electrification project, funded by the World Bank and supported by ...Read More

New Report: Navigating Taxes for Companies Importing Off-Grid Solar Products into India

New Report: Navigating Taxes for Companies Importing Off-Grid Solar Products into India

02 November 2017

India is a federal country, and prior to introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), multiple indirect taxes were levied on transactions in India. Some of the taxes such ...Read More

Job Opportunity: Program Manager, IFC Lighting Myanmar

Job Opportunity: Program Manager, IFC Lighting Myanmar

02 November 2017

We are recruiting a Program Manager for the IFC Lighting Myanmar program. This is a leadership position within IFC’s global network of solar off-grid market development programs. More information can be ...Read More

Lighting Africa/Tanzania Launches New Campaign to Promote Solar Lighting and Energy

Lighting Africa/Tanzania Launches New Campaign to Promote Solar Lighting and Energy

24 October 2017

Last week, Lighting Africa announced the launch of a two-year consumer education campaign in Tanzania to promote solar off-grid lighting and energy products in rural communities not connected to the ...Read More

Latest Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report Reveals a Buoyant Market Despite a Dip in Sales

Latest Global Off-Grid Solar Market Report Reveals a Buoyant Market Despite a Dip in Sales

23 October 2017

More than 30 million off-grid solar products sold and over $5 billion saved by consumers in energy-related spending since 2010 USA/Netherlands, October 23, 2017 – Today, Lighting Global, the World ...Read More

In the News: In Kenya, A Solar Program Puts “Last-Mile” Consumers First

In the News: In Kenya, A Solar Program Puts “Last-Mile” Consumers First

17 October 2017

After a taxing 25-kilometer journey to the nearest retailer of solar products, Onyong’e found the Azuri solar home system that now powers her home and charges her mobile phone. Azuri ...Read More

In the News: Russell Sturm Quoted on Small-Scale Solar Leapfrogging Traditional Electric Grids in Africa and Asia

In the News: Russell Sturm Quoted on Small-Scale Solar Leapfrogging Traditional Electric Grids in Africa and Asia

12 October 2017

A surge in cheap solar power has been a boon to the developing world, where villages in Asia and Africa still lack regular access to light and power. About 1.2 ...Read More

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