EcoMoto: Turning on the Lights in Kenya in Under 48-Hours
…limit that is sufficient to cover the credit price of their desired product. Products on EcoMoto vary, from as little about $30 to as much as $620. Equity Bank selected…
New Studies Published on Off-Grid Lighting in West Africa
…off-grid, which corresponds to the possible creation of 500,000 new lighting-related jobs throughout ECOWAS,” says Dr Mills. The third study, Lifting the Darkness on the Price of Light: Assessing the…
d.light new product range passes Lighting Global Quality tests
…met its recommended performance targets. For the same retail price as their predecessors, the new products feature an enhanced product lifetime and are maintenance-free. They also come with a two-year…
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….
Pilot Baseline Study – Report, Market Presence of Off-Grid Lighting Products in the Kenyan Towns of Kericho, Brooke, and Talek
…The purpose of the survey was to establish the availability, price, and other characteristics of off-grid electric lighting products (hereby known as “products”) in each town. In this document we…
Experiencing Solar Products in the Dark Sheds Light on their Power
…and even a TV. Seeing these more powerful products in action really drove home the message that due to advancements in solar technology coupled with a drop in price, grid-expansion…
Off-grid Solar Products Deliver High Satisfaction for Kenyan Consumers
…consumers surveyed confirmed that off-grid solar products are indeed delivering as expected, with about 70% expressing satisfaction with solar products’ durability, price and aftersales services offered. “It seems that years…
About Seven Million People Now Using Clean Solar Lights in Africa
…as well as providing consumers with a wide choice across an equally wide price range,” says Mr Itotia. As part of its market development activities, Lighting Africa undertakes a range…
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….
New GOGLA-IFC Report Finds Over 4 Million Off-Grid Solar Products Sold In First Half Of 2016, Dynamic Global Growth Continues
…18% from US$118 million to US$139 million, largely attributed to a greater number of reported sales of larger products, which retail at a higher price. Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for 45.5%…