…Proportionality: The level of public funding should be aligned with the costs and risks that companies will face, to ensure sufficient company participation in a public funding scheme without compromising…
…product, compared to time made available from previous light sources, such as kerosene or candles. And while no one is claiming that every household is using every extra minute of…
…and provide guidance and support for developing enabling environments through projects, leveraging World Bank lending to increase access to off-grid energy. Market Intelligence We conduct market research and publish reports…
…quality products: companies that comply with PVoC requirements experience faster clearance through customs. When successfully implemented, PVoC procedures help countries import high-quality products and prevent the entry of poor-quality or…
In June 2018 the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published a new edition of the test methods used for testing solar products, IEC 62257-9-5:2018 (also written as IEC 62257-9-5 ed. 4)….
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…
…process and open the door to misconduct. Several respondents commented that the overall cost of testing and quality verification is too high, a concern we hear frequently from companies. We…
…systems by purchasing extra components, rather than another complete (larger) product kit that is incompatible with the original one. This document provides details of the Lighting Global framework for component-level…
…of programs, IFC expects all companies with which it engages to maintain the highest standards in recognizing the intellectual property rights of others. Accordingly, companies that submit products for testing…
This Technical Note discusses battery testing of off-grid solar products seeking to meet Lighting Global’s Quality Standards. It gives an overview of battery failure issues and provides justification for the…
