Distribution of Quality Tested Products Ramps Up and Out
…of success in building volume in remote rural and other hard to reach markets that tend to operate in less conventional ways. The net effect of these activities, and supported…
BLOG | Championing the Cause for Quality in Off-Grid Solar Products
…enables buyers to access the information that they need. The Lighting Global program operates an independent, non-commercial global quality assurance (QA henceforth) framework for modern off-grid energy and lighting products….
New report: African Women Stand to Gain from Modern Off-Grid Lighting
…products utilizing technologies like micro-solar power and LEDs can replace fuel-based lighting- enabling women and men to save money, reduce indoor pollution, and operate their small enterprises with reliable, clean…
In the News: In Kenya, A Solar Program Puts “Last-Mile” Consumers First
…as entrepreneurs and consumers. Since its first pilot projects in Ghana and Kenya in 2009, Lighting Africa has enabled 20.5 million people across Africa to meet their basic electricity needs—lighting…
PRESS RELEASE | New Reporting Standards Could Energize the Off-Grid Solar Industry
…operating benchmarks, as our industry is made up of young companies with evolving business models,” said Shagun Jain, commercial director at PAYGo solar company Rural Spark and one of the…
BLOG: Public Funding for Off-Grid Solar
…other milestones, has the advantage that the risk of failure is borne by the company rather than the funder, and is proven to be effective at incentivizing companies to enter…
Call for Comments on Integration of Test Methods and Quality Standards for Solar Home System Kits
…more efficient and appropriate testing process. To provide feedback: 1. Please review the stakeholder document that presents the proposed “Integration of Quality Assurance Frameworks for Pico-solar Products and SHS Kits“….
UPDATE | Energy Access Relief Fund Reaches First Close
…be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. If you have already submitted an EOI, your information is in review. To learn more, visit the SIMA Fund website…
Webinar On 15 November: Upcoming Changes To Lighting Global Quality Assurance Framework
…350 W. In June 2016, we requested feedback on our initial proposal and received multiple comments from twelve stakeholders and organizations that helped improve the proposed framework. We believe the…
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…