The Future of Lighting Global
…first pilot program launched in Kenya in 2009, we have continually fine-tuned and calibrated our interventions in order to adapt to local needs, rapidly developing technological and business model innovations,…
Pilot Project Confirms Benefits of Solar Lanterns to Maternal Care in Nigeria
…potentially life-saving medical care is often hampered by the lack of adequate lighting after dark that plagues many rural health care centers. Without access to grid electricity, or faced with…
IFC’s Lighting Pakistan and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Offer Affordable Solar Lighting Solutions
…needs, while increasing awareness of quality solar energy products and enabling the creation of sustainable solar supply chains in rural Pakistan. “Investing in alternative energy solutions, particularly solar, has remained…
Blog | Lighting Nigeria:Tackling Energy Poverty Despite Covid-19
…that they produce or market only those products that have passed global quality standards The Lighting Africa/Nigeria Program launched in 2015 and has so far enabled nearly six million people…
Lighting Global Associate Services Offering
…for manufacturers or original sellers of quality verified off-grid lighting products and appliances. After a product has met the Lighting Global Quality Standards, companies can become an “Associate” to access…
IEC, World Bank and UN Foundation announce rural electrification support for developing countries
…rural electrification, at specially discounted prices. The documents include the Quality Assurance Framework for solar powered off-grid lighting products, which has been used by the Lighting Africa and Lighting Asia…
Lighting Africa/Nigeria: Tackling Energy Poverty At Its Source
…finances of the poorest. Further, it severely limits the ability of children to study at night, to improve their academic outcomes and, to possibly, escape this cycle of poverty. It…
fosera Expands Operations in Africa with Third Assembly Line in Kenya
Local assembly plants will open job opportunities for electrical technicians © Meg Harper/Lighting Global German manufacturer of solar lighting products, fosera, has opened a product assembly line in Kenya in…
d.light’s Solar Home System Brings Clean Light to 650,000
…product has enabled some 650,000 people in Africa and Asia to access affordable, clean, better quality lighting. “In hitting our 125,000 unit milestone, we’ve sold nearly as many solar home…
Fifth Omnivoltaic Product Meets Lighting Global Standards
…a two-year warranty. The other Omnivoiltaic products that meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards are the ovBeacon MB2-090, ovBeacon MB2-200, ovBeacon MB2-290, and ovBeacon MB2-380, which previously marketed under the…