BLOG | (Em)powering Farmers in Africa
©SunCulture By Jennifer Lynch, Lighting Global Communications Lead This story was originally published on the World Bank Energy website. Nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still don’t have…
IFC/World Bank Set Global Standard for Clean Off-Grid Lighting
…and companies about the issue of addressing quality and scaling the off-grid lighting market,” says Russell Sturm, Head, Energy Access, IFC Advisory Services. “IEC is the reference point for the…
GOGLA REPORT: The Economic Impact of Off-Grid Solar
…households now make an average additional $35 per month, more than 50% of monthly GDP per capita. 44% report spending more time working with new light making previously dark hours…
The Little Sun shines in Zimbabwe
…is a social business that is increasing access to clean light in a sustainable way that benefits off-grid communities. The company aims to spread light, safe energy, and profits worldwide….
IEC, World Bank and UN Foundation announce rural electrification support for developing countries
…systems. The IEC 62257 series contains technical specifications which address three main topics: introduction to rural electrification; project management and implementation guidelines; and technical specifications for components and systems. The…
CDM rewards high-quality off-grid lighting products
…have been too onerous for companies, while in the eyes of researchers they have failed to address many important realities about LED lighting. Informed by a Lumina Project study conducted…
300 Days of Sunshine Light Up Papua New Guinea’s Future
…very simple,” Ronnie says. “People are really happy to have solar. Having a good lighting system makes the home feel comfortable.” Read more about how IFC is ‘Creating Markets.’ …
IFC/World Bank Set Global Standard for Clean Off-Grid Lighting
…companies about the issue of addressing quality and scaling the off-grid lighting market,” says Russell Sturm, Head, Energy Access, IFC Advisory Services. “IEC is the reference point for the world…
Targeting Schools to Reach Whole Communities
…solar lighting distributer. Lighting Africa supports the Tanzania Rural Energy Agency (REA) and its Lighting Rural Tanzania (LRT) grant competition. d.light is one of 10 LRT grant competition winners, receiving…
Consumer Education
…and TV ads that can be adapted to local audiences. This includes a comic book series called “Spotlight” that entertains young readers, while teaching them about the many uses and…