Papua New Guinea
With only about 13% of people with access to the electricity grid, Papua New Guinea (PNG), is one of the most challenging and underserved energy markets in the world. PNG…
Role of Financial Institutions in Solar Lighting Uptake by Women in Kenya
This study looks at the role of financial institutions (FIs) in the uptake of solar lighting among women as consumers and entrepreneurs in Kenya. The key findings reveal that most…
Nigeria Consumer Insights Market Study 2013
This study examined awareness of solar lighting in Nigeria, perceptions among key stakeholders and effective communication strategies. Nationally only 36% of households are connected to the national grid and power…
The True Cost of Kerosene in Rural Africa
This study documents the price of kerosene in rural areas of five African countries: Senegal, Mali, Ghana, Tanzania and Kenya. The goal is to document the cost of kerosene for…
South Sudan: Mapping the Supply Chain for Solar Lighting Products (2013)
This study assesses the supply chain for off-grid lighting products in South Sudan. The study finds that market opportunities for solar lighting products are huge. However, these opportunities are not…
Qualitative Off-Grid Lighting Market Assesment – Zambia
This report presents the results of the Lighting Africa qualitative off-grid lighting market assessment in Zambia. It outlines the market research approach, the types of consumers, lighting behaviors, lighting products…
Analysis of Household and Individual Lighting Consumption in Mali
This report presents the findings of research into consumption and purchase patterns of solar lighting products by households in peri-urban and rural villages in Mali. The report finds that the…
Solar Lighting for the Base of the Pyramid – Overview of an Emerging Market
This report presents an overview of current and projected market trends for off-grid lighting in Sub-Saharan Africa. It provides industry-level data and analysis on key trends. It relies on the…
Ethiopia – Market Intelligence Report
This report outlines research findings of a study on the lighting products market in Ethiopia. The study looks at available lighting sources, consumption and expenditures, as well as consumer preferences…
Mapping the Supply Chain Catering to the Base of the Pyramid in Senegal
This report maps the availability of, and access to, off-grid lighting products in Senegal. It finds that reliable lighting is limited, especially in rural areas, and that solar portable lanterns…