Energy-efficient off-grid appliances are crucial in addressing climate change and promoting resilience and adaptation, particularly for rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. These communities often face the brunt of weather-related disasters and have limited access to resources and infrastructure for coping.

To tackle this challenge, CLASP through Efficiency for Access commissioned Rural Senses to gather insights from the community in Siaya County, Kenya. The objective was to understand their perceptions of climate change challenges and identify pathways to enhance resilience. The study also delved into the role of seven off-grid solar products and equipment, such as electric pressure cookers, fans, motorbikes, refrigerators, televisions, water pumps, grain mills, and solar PV systems, in building resilience.

Read the full report to learn more about the community’s primary concerns regarding climate events, existing barriers to resilience-building, the potential of off-grid appliances, and suggested pathways for fostering resilience.

Download the Building Resilience in Low-Income Communities – The Role of Off-Grid Appliances report.

About Efficiency for Access

Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote renewable and energy efficient appliances to deliver clean energy to the world’s poorest people. It is coordinated jointly by CLASP and the UK’s Energy Saving Trust.