Webinar Slides, Pre-read and Notes on Submission of Quality Standards to the IEC: 15 February 2018
Based on feedback from stakeholders, GOGLA, and governments, we have decided to move forward with submitting the Quality Standards for pico-products and the Quality Standards for SHS Kits to the ...Read More
Executive Summary: 2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report
The 2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report is the fourth report in a biennial series established over the past 8 years as the report of record for the off-grid ...Read More
2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report
The 2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report is the fourth report in a biennial series established over the past 8 years as the report of record for the off-grid ...Read More
Stakeholder Feedback on proposal to submit the Quality Standards to the IEC
We thank everyone who provided feedback on our proposal to submit the Lighting Global Quality Standards for pico-solar products for adoption by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In June, we ...Read More
Off-grid Solar Market Assessment in Niger & Design of Market-based Solutions
This report provides an assessment of the off-grid solar market in Niger, and makes recommendations for the design of market-based solutions. The report looks at selected customer segments, including private households, ...Read More
Avantages de l’harmonisation des méthodes de test et des normes de qualité
Cette Note technique explique l’importance et les avantages de l’harmonisation au niveau international d’un cadre d’assurance qualité pour les produits solaires photovoltaïques de petite dimension, dits pico-photovoltaïques (pico-PV). Les avantages ...Read More
Benefits of Harmonizing Test Methods and Quality Standards
As the worldwide demand for pico-PV products increases, internationally harmonized quality standards support sustainable market growth and ensure that consumers have access to reliable off-grid energy services. Lighting Global has ...Read More
USB Smartphone and Battery Charging
This Technical Note discusses USB charge port specifications and how they apply to renewable energy products. It is intended as an introduction and resource for manufacturers and other industry stakeholders ...Read More
Regional Off-Grid Electrification Access Project (ROGEAP) Overview
The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) – previously known as the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) – aims to increase access to sustainable electricity services in the fifteen ECOWAS ...Read More
Case Study: Lighting Africa/Kenya’s Solar Lighting Entrepreneurs
The World Bank and IFC jointly launched the Lighting Africa program, with the aim of providing modern lighting and energy products by 2030 to 250 million people who currently live ...Read More