…and commitments towards the UN target of sustainable energy for all by 2030. Lighting Africa, which has been instrumental in bringing to birth the modern off-grid lighting industry in Africa,…
…part of their energy access expansion programs. The program works to increase energy access for and provide better lighting to 2.5 million people by 2012 and 250 million by 2030….
…by small social enterprises, many of which are now maturing businesses; Increasing manufacturer commitment to value-added features, environment friendly components and user-friendly designs in a bid to meet customer needs…
…market dynamics, and energy access priorities. As the market matured, we evolved the Lighting Global toolkit, seeking to expand the frontier of the sector and address barriers to enable innovation…
This article originally appeared at Standard Media By Charles Keter, Kenya Cabinet Secretary for Energy The robustly growing Kenyan market for solar home systems has continued to have positive impact…
…training, run by Lighting Africa/Kenya in collaboration with local civil society organization Practical Action, aims to engage women in the solar value chain as entrepreneurs and consumers. Shining a Light…
…Action, aims to engage women in the solar value chain as entrepreneurs and consumers. Onyong’e launched her microbusiness using PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go,) a mobile-money platform that lets consumers pay for the…
The World Bank and IFC jointly launched the Lighting Africa program, with the aim of providing modern lighting and energy products by 2030 to 250 million people who currently live…
…in the country. A more in-depth market research study will also be undertaken to better inform new market entrants and other players along the supply chain of the opportunities and…
…by Lighting Africa’s consumer education campaigns, roadshows and forums, has been a substantial increase in both distribution and geographical reach. There are now approximately 250 retail outlets in Kenya carrying…
