…design from an energy and efficiency perspective. It is intended to help manufacturers design efficient, high performance products and avoid the false choice between good performance and low product cost….
…of off-grid lighting products, the absence of incentives for off-grid lighting, the high cost of doing business in Cameroon, and the low priority given to off-grid lighting products by consumers….
…A number of modern solar lighting technologies have emerged globally over the past decade. Solutions based on these technologies are cost-effective, robust, and use small amounts of energy. In spite…
…testing costs are reduced, as manufacturers only have to test a product once before selling it in multiple markets. A portion of these savings are then passed on to consumers,…
…Assistance Program (ESMAP), identifies least-cost options for electrifying homes, businesses, and public facilities. The decision how best to electrify each region is determined with the help of geospatial technology, which…
This article originally appeared at Standard Media By Charles Keter, Kenya Cabinet Secretary for Energy The robustly growing Kenyan market for solar home systems has continued to have positive impact…
This tool has been developed to assist with creating high-level system designs of stand-alone solar installations at public facilities for initial cost estimates and inclusion in bid specifications. Project developers…
…be shipped to one of two labs in either Germany or the U.S. The cost of testing is dependent on the test lab and the complexity of the product, though…
…come at an opportune time in the quest of accelerating the uptake of the highest quality off grid solar lighting products and services at the least possible cost. This campaign…
…demand side, or both. Funding mechanisms are defined as supply side when funding goes to companies or investors to reduce the cost or risk of supplying products to end users…
