New Video: The Solar Story, Lighting Africa in Kenya
In 2009, IFC/World Bank launched the Lighting Africa program in Kenya, with an objective of mobilizing the private sector to create markets for clean and affordable off-grid lighting products for…
Off-Grid Energy Has Key Role in Kenya’s New Electrification Strategy
…which provides an overview of population density in relation to the existing grid — thereby identifying areas in which off-grid energy is the best option. Read more at Lighting Africa….
Lighting Africa/Tanzania Launches New Campaign to Promote Solar Lighting and Energy
…communities make informed purchasing decisions. It will feature a range of warrantied products that meet Lighting Global Quality Standards. The campaign will also communicate innovative business models in solar energy…
Webinar 29 March | Designing Public Funding Mechanisms in the Off-Grid Solar Sector, New Report
…and are defined as demand side when they are designed to make off-grid solar more affordable to end users. The funding mechanisms considered in the report include upfront grants, results-based…
fosera’s new Solar TV Takes Home Outstanding Off-Grid Appliance Award
…production of the Pico Solar Home System in 2011. It has its main factory in Bangkok, Thailand and several local assembly lines in India, Mozambique, Kenya and Ethiopia. The local…
New policy released for using test laboratories outside the Lighting Global network
Lighting Global recently published the Lighting Global Product Testing Policy (version 1.0): Implications of Publication of IEC TS 62257-9-5, Edition 2.0 on Product Testing. This policy explains how manufacturers can…
New Eco Design Note on LED Lights and Eye Safety
Lighting Global has published Eco Design Note Issue 5, “LED Lights and Eye Safety Part II: Blue light hazards”. This Note is Part II in a series covering the photobiological…
New Eco Design Note on “Restriction of Hazardous Substances
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…
fosera’s new Solar TV Takes Home Outstanding Off-Grid Appliance Award
…of the Pico Solar Home System in 2011. It has its main factory in Bangkok, Thailand and several local assembly lines in India, Mozambique, Kenya and Ethiopia. The local assembly…
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…