Updates
Where to Find Efficiency for Access at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo
Sep 28, 2022
The biennial meeting of the off-grid solar energy industry
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Press Release: The Solar Lighting and Appliances Sector may be Leaving Marginalised Groups Behind, New Efficiency for Access Study Reveals
Sep 12, 2022
This seminal report is a first step towards establishing a baseline to understand how well the sector is performing across different facets of inclusivity.
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Groundbreaking 60 Decibels and Efficiency for Access Study Reveals Key Long-Term Benefits of Off-Grid Refrigerators for Low-Income Users
Sep 06, 2022
Refrigerators contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals, from improving human health and productivity to reducing the domestic burden of women and children, who are usually responsible for food gathering and preparation.
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IKEA Foundation Renews Grant Commitment to Efficiency for Access
Jul 19, 2022
The IKEA Foundation will extend its support to the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances (LEIA) programme by three years.
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Winners of Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2021 – 2022 Announced
Jun 23, 2022
Innovation competition equips university students with the skills to pursue green jobs.
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Reflections from the 2022 Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge Halfway Point
May 24, 2022
Insights into the competition's progress to date and next steps.
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Three Key Takeaways from a Workshop on End-of-Life Management of Solar Products
May 18, 2022
In March, Lagazel hosted a workshop to discuss end-of-life management of solar products in West Africa. The event brought together stakeholders to review regulatory frameworks, challenges, and solutions to sustainable e-waste management in the region.
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PRESS RELEASE: Nigerian Social Enterprise Tackles Food Insecurity with Solar-Powered, Walk-in Cold Rooms
May 11, 2022
Nigerian social enterprise, ColdHubs, was granted over £110,000 in grant funding to develop affordable and efficient solar-powered walk-in cold rooms. Cold rooms help smallholder farmers across Nigeria to keep their produce fresh whilst reducing carbon emissions. The grant was awarded by the Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund, which is funded by UK aid and IKEA Foundation.
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Efficiency for Access Opens Applications for Technical Assistance to Locally Owned Productive Use Company in Kenya
Feb 23, 2022
We are looking for individual consultants with the relevant skills and experience to deliver our ‘Technical assistance to locally owned productive use companies’ initiative.
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Efficiency for Access Launches New Efficiency for AgTech Campaign
Jan 17, 2022
The 2022 Efficiency for AgTech campaign highlights energy-efficient agricultural solutions that can enhance global food security and build climate resilience.
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