The updated Lighting Global Quality Standards for off-grid lighting products go into effect on January 1, 2014. However, existing products tested under the current standards will retain their “passed” status…
Lighting Global has published the 14th issue of the Technical Briefing Notes titled “Protection from the Elements Part III: Corrosion of Electronics“. This is the third article in a four-part…
For the past five years, the Lighting Africa program has been working to develop markets for affordable off-grid lighting in Africa. We are now looking to expand the program to…
Two new solar lighting products have passed the rigorous Lighting Global quality tests and meet the recommended performance targets. The new entrants will increase the market share of high performing…
Lighting Global has published the first two of a four-part series examining the environmental durability of pico-powered lighting products. The new Briefing Notes address “Protection from the Elements, with Part…
Africa is set to become the world’s largest market for clean off-grid lamps, with up to 140 million people having access to better lighting by 2015. This is one of…
The on-going consultation on the revision of the quality standards and performance targets for off-grid lighting products has been extended to 23 August. The consultation seeks to re-assess, update and…
d.light design next-generation product line of portable solar lanterns comprised of the d.light S2, the d.light S20 and the d.light S300 just passed the Lighting Global minimum quality standards and…
Lighting Global has just released Issue 3 in the Eco Design Notes series: “Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Pico-powered Lighting Products“. The article focuses on health issues related to…
A new solar lantern has just passed Lighting Global Quality Standards and met its recommended performance targets. Pharos’ Great White Light, distributed by Solar Green Africa, is both an ambient…
