Light poverty

Additionally, frequent power outages interrupt daily life in areas that have access to electricity by abruptly turning on the lights in houses and businesses.

The adoption of these technologies is hampered by red tape, which prevents their broad usage and impedes the effort to end light poverty.

These technologies can pay for themselves within a year, depending on local paraffin costs, giving those who live in non-electrified areas an affordable and environmentally friendly lighting option.

Millions of African homes now have better access to electricity due to the widespread usage of solar-LED lanterns, proving their feasibility and scaling potential.

They are capable of provide dependable, clean illumination for regions the size of a football field, overcoming the difficulties posed by unstable electric systems and frequent power outages.