The Future of Lighting Global
IFC winds down Lighting Global Support to focus on mobilizing investment for Off-Grid Solar sector, World Bank expands program with ESMAP A Letter from Russell Sturm & Dana Rysankova Colleagues,…
Building Awareness is Critical to Building Markets
…there are some impressive examples. “Above the line” engagement—aka advertising by radio, television, mobile and the internet—is a vital tool in the arsenal of any organization highlighting new products and…
2015 designated the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies
…about 20 percent of electricity consumption, about 1.4 billion people in the world do not have access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In the Africa Energy…
2015 designated the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies
…about 20 percent of electricity consumption, about 1.4 billion people in the world do not have access to electricity, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In the Africa Energy…
Kiprotich brings Gold to Uganda, Barefoot Power brings clean light to his village
…always been there to support each other in times of hardship, and so during times of joy (Kiprotich bringing home the Gold), they should be able to enjoy the fruits…
70 Million People Gained Energy via Off-Grid Solar Despite COVID – New Report Shows
…power since 2019. The Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2022: State of The Sector report published today by the World Bank’s Lighting Global, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), GOGLA, Efficiency…
Job Scam Alert
International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) and The INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT (“World Bank”) (jointly the ”World Bank Group”) have been made aware that various individuals or organizations are posting…
White Paper: Unlocking Commercial Finance for the Off-Grid Solar PAYG Industry
…Award at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in New York. Aiming to help unlock commercial finance for the pay-as-you-go industry globally, the team set out to develop harmonized metrics,…
New GOGLA-IFC Report: Over 4 Million Off-Grid Branded and Quality Verified Products Sold in Second Half of 2015, Positive Growth Continues
…made by the sector—critically important for governments, investors and donor agencies. Read the latest report here and email info@lightingglobal.org and info@gogla.org to be notified of future reports, news and announcements….
REPORT | Papua New Guinea is leader in Off-Grid Solar Lighting
…energy in Papua New Guinea is supported by the Australian and New Zealand governments under the Papua New Guinea Partnership. Under its national plan, Papua New Guinea plans to transition…