Distribution of Quality Tested Products Ramps Up and Out
In August of 2010, only 30 retail outlets in Kenya were selling products that passed Lighting Africa’s quality test and 95% of the vendors were electrical shops. However, entrepreneurs were…
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BLOG | How Lighting Asia/India empowers women through off-grid solar solutions (by Anjali Garg) – on IFC Medium
…the program accelerates access to clean and affordable energy by promoting modern off-grid lighting products, home systems, and mini-grid connections. It brings together private sector partners to address critical barriers…
Sunny Money hits record sales through its ‘student lights’ campaign
…can then buy the lights and enjoy clean, safe and affordable solar lighting. Felista Mlay who lives in Rombo, Kilimanjaro and whose daughter purchased a d.light S1 solar lantern during…
Reuters | Solar keeps lights, phones on for rural Kenyans during pandemic blackouts
…said she had not made any money since the country’s lockdown started in March, but the solar photovoltaic (PV) unit she purchased in January means she no longer needs to…
Niwa partners with Sun Transfer to Assemble Solar Products in Ethiopia
…value for consumers as well as to make it possible for Ethiopian distribution and retail companies to purchase the most advanced solar products in local currency,” says Ti el Attar,…
Nokero partners with ChildFund to power Liberia’s learning passion
…in millions of homes across Africa. To complement this effort, Child Fund launched an online fundraising campaign to enable it raise money to buy and distribute more solar lanterns to…
Call for Comments on Integration of Test Methods and Quality Standards for Solar Home System Kits
…Standards which are all linked above. 2. Provide your feedback in the online form. All comments must be submitted through this online form no later than Friday, June 17. We…
VIDEO | PAYGo Path To Profitability Training (Webinar Recording)
…and determine whether they are on a credible path toward profitability. Originally designed as an intensive in-person exercise, this year, IFC has developed an online module, “The P2P Capsule,” which…
Call for Comments: Proposal to Submit Quality Standards to the IEC
…durability, and truth in advertising to protect consumers. We are now considering whether we should to submit these quality standards for adoption by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Making such…