Lighting Africa: Moving Consumers Up the Energy Ladder
…products can run radios, fans, computers and TVs, and therefore use more energy – from 10W up to 100W power. Already manufacturers are developing a new generation of super-efficient solar…
New Report on Evolution of Off-Grid Lighting in Three Kenyan Towns
…cheap, plastic torches to quality-verified lighting systems with warranties. In the short span of six years, these three markets have undergone dramatic changes, with potential lessons to be learned for…
In the News: Russell Sturm Quoted on Small-Scale Solar Leapfrogging Traditional Electric Grids in Africa and Asia
A surge in cheap solar power has been a boon to the developing world, where villages in Asia and Africa still lack regular access to light and power. About 1.2…
Quality Matters
…to provide a suitable warranty and modify consumer-facing information about PV module power and run time. Unfortunately, all tested products had limited and often inaccurate consumer-facing information. In addition, nearly…
ToughStuff partners with bednet manufacturer to reach more people during crises
…for lighting, but these are unhealthy and dangerous, especially in crowded temporary camps where fires can spread rapidly. Bestnet will now sell the company’s solar kits alongside mosquito nets under…
BLOG | Kerosene for home lighting: A key Indicator to prioritize Districts for Clean Energy Initiatives in India
…U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), approximately 61 million barrels of kerosene were consumed by Indian households and commercial establishments in 2012. (International Energy Statistics https://www.eia.gov/cfapps/ipdbproject/iedindex3.cfm?tid=5&pid=64&aid=2&cid=r7,&syid=2008&eyid=2013&unit=TBPD ). In this context, the…
Pakistan
In Pakistan, 144 million people, out of a total of 197 million, are deprived of an adequate supply of electricity. About 69 million rural Pakistanis are not connected to the…
Afghanistan
…and cleaner lighting products. In addition, Lighting Afghanistan aims to enable 300,000 Afghanis to have access to modern energy services for lighting and associated services. In order to help build…
New Quality Standards Become Effective on January 1, 2014
…warranty of at least 12 months from time of purchase. For more information on this process and to download a document summarizing the updated minimum quality standards, please visit: http://www.chief-lighting-global.clientapp.com/activities/qa/stakeholder-engagement…
Expanding Energy Access While Reducing GHG Emissions
…quick and decisive action on global warming and clean energy. Since then, Earth Day has picked up momentum, and has grown to the world’s largest secular observance – with more…