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…decisions to grow the off-grid market, and increase access where it is needed most. Quality Assurance We developed a quality assurance framework so consumers can buy with confidence. The purchase…
World’s Largest Solar Home System Program Adopts Lighting Global Quality Standards
…spoilage from poor quality products in its early stages,” says Dr Arne Jacobson, who head the Quality Assurance work of Lighting Global. Lighting Global is currently at an advanced stage…
China’s SMQ Lab Joins Lighting Global Quality Testing Network
…November 2014 © Lighting GlobalChina’s Shenzhen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection (SMQ) has joined the Lighting Global quality assurance laboratory network which upholds quality in the off-grid lighting market….
Quality Assurance Resources for New Manufacturers
The Lighting Global Quality Standards and quality verification process form the internationally-recognized baseline for product quality and integrity that all market actors can trust. The Quality Standards define minimum requirements…
China’s SMQ Lab Joins Lighting Global Quality Testing Network
China’s Shenzhen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection (SMQ) has joined the Lighting Global quality assurance laboratory network which upholds quality in the off-grid lighting market. SMQ becomes the 6th…
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Renewable Energy Access Challenge (REACH) Partnership
…Closing the Investment Gap Closing the investment gap will be essential to reaching those living in nascent markets and achieving SDG7. Currently, off-grid energy investment is largely concentrated in lower-risk,…
Putting “Last-Mile” Consumers First in Kenya
…two-thirds of the population—live without access to grid electricity. This lack of modern energy services severely limits educational and economic opportunities and negatively impacts quality of life. Those without electricity…
Market Check Testing Policy Notice
Lighting Africa has developed and released a new policy that outlines the procedure for randomly and anonymously conducting market check tests to verify the quality and performance of off-grid products…
A New Solar Lantern Passes Lighting Global’s Quality Tests
…off6grid communities. To date, over 50 pico-powered lighting systems have passed Lighting Global’s quality-tests, thereby expanding the range of accessible products at various price points for rural communities in Africa….