This slide deck, part of an online course, gives a brief but thorough overview of business models for off-grid solar energy, looking in particular at pay-as-you-go models, and presents insights into the investment landscape for off-grid solar companies.
This brief explains the importance and benefits of an internationally harmonized quality assurance framework for small scale solar photovoltaic (pico-PV) products. Benefits are outlined for specific stakeholder groups, and a summary of the Lighting Global Quality Assurance (QA) Framework is provided for reference.
This brief explains the role of product testing in standard-setting for off-grid solar products. It provides recommendations based on good practices and explains how the Lighting Global Quality Assurance Program can help governments implement and enforce standards.
This policy brief provides guidance on the importance of quality standards for stand-alone solar products; how to develop and adopt standards, and the current status in Africa; common challenges encountered in this process; and market surveillance; as well as recommendations for governments.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Bolivia, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Côte d’Ivoire, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Dominican Republic, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Ecuador, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Guatemala, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.
This web page provides an overview of the energy sector of Uganda, including data on the energy mix, energy use and emissions; and a policy overview.