Learn more about the 6 passing products

Six new products passed Lighting Africa quality tests in the latest round of testing, bringing the total number to 14 products.  They include the Greenlight Planet Sun King Pro, Sunlite Solar Light G3, Barefoot Power Powapack Jr. 2.5 W Matrix, Uniglobe SolarMine100, Trony Solar Sundial-TSL-01 and Philips Solar Home Lighting System.

While low cost and poor quality products continue to make their way into the market, these affordable and quality solar lanterns (and the other 8 products that have met quality requirements to date) are also rapidly gaining market share. Consumers are the ultimate winners as they continue to have a wider selection and variety of good quality products to choose from with the 14 products.

All six products met Lighting Africa’s Minimum Quality Standards and Recommended Performance Targets.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

   The Minimum Quality Standards focus on truth-in-advertising and adherence to basic quality criteria, such as lumen maintenance, IP-class, and durability tests. 

    Meeting the Recommended Performance Targets includes passing the minimum quality standards in addition to meeting specific performance run time and light output targets.

Distinguishing between the two quality benchmarks enables Lighting Africa to maintain quality standards while also encouraging technological innovation by recognizing that market segmentation requires a range of product options at multiple price points and performance levels.

These new products will join the list of off-grid lighting products supported by the Lighting Africa consumer education campaign