Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) Flyer
21 December 2018 Projects KenyaThe Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties (KOSAP) aims to increase access to modern energy services – electricity and modern cooking solutions– in households, businesses, and community and public facilities in fourteen underserved counties in Kenya.
Case Study: Developing the Solar Supply Chain in Ethiopia
16 August 2018 Benefits of off-grid, In The News, Our Resources, Program Information EthiopiaThis case study outlines the key role of business development as a critical pillar of the Lighting Africa program across the countries we work in. Through training on best business practices and business-to-business linkages, the program helps off-grid energy companies fine tune their business models, sales and marketing strategies, and product distribution networks, so more … Read More
Video: Transforming Energy Access Through the Lighting Africa/Ethiopia Program
Program Information EthiopiaThis video outlines the work done by the joint IFC-World Bank Lighting Africa/Ethiopia program in 4 regions across Ethiopia. It introduces each of our core pillars of work; (i) market intelligence, (ii) quality assurance, (iii) consumer education, (iv) business development support, and (v) access to finance, and how these support market based approaches to increasing access to … Read More
Executive Summary: 2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report
21 February 2018 Market Intelligence & TrendsThe 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 solar industry. The flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the … Read More
2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report
21 February 2018 Market Intelligence & TrendsThe 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 solar industry. The flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the … Read More
Off-grid Solar Market Assessment in Niger & Design of Market-based Solutions
17 December 2017 Market Intelligence & Trends NigerThis 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, public institutions, large- and small-scale irrigation schemes, crop processing, water provision and public street lights, and assesses the market potential for each. Overall, the study … Read More
Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) Overview
06 December 2017 Program Information, Projects ROGEP (Regional Off-Grid Electrificaiton Project)The Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) will aim to increase electricity access to households, businesses, and communities through modern off-grid electrification in the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo) as well … Read More
Case Study: Lighting Africa/Kenya’s Solar Lighting Entrepreneurs
Our ResourcesThe 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 off the grid. This case study outlines the challenges of the power situation in Kenya and highlights gender-smart solutions for women entrepreneurs to unlock the … Read More
Lighting Africa Program Flyer
Program InformationA quick snapshot of why, how, and where, we do what we do.
Lighting Africa Program Brochure
05 November 2017 Program InformationThis brochure provides a brief overview of the Lighting Africa program, including its approach and history. It replaces a previous version of the brochure published in 2015 to reflect new program-countries and updated results.