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Electronics
18 Jun 2019
In its first ever policy brief, Efficiency for Access explores how test methods, quality standards, and labeling might be used to promote energy efficiency and quality in off- and weak-grid appropriate appliances as the market evolves.
17 Jun 2019
Cooling
Over the last year, CLASP convened industry experts to construct a roadmap for refrigerators. This document identifies a series of technology improvements that, if adopted, could improve the efficiency and performance for a range of refrigerator types.
13 Jun 2019
Agricultural Equipment
Between May 2018 and May 2019, CLASP convened a technical working group to construct an industry roadmap for solar water pumps. This document identifies a series of technology improvements for remote monitoring systems and brushless DC motors that, if adopted, could improve pump efficiency and performance.
Between 2016 and 2018, Efficiency for Access partnered with 60 Decibels to survey 375 solar water pump customers in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania about their experiences. This analysis provides valuable insights into customer purchasing decisions and use cases.
06 Jun 2019
The paper explores the role of innovation cash prizes in catalyzing technology innovation and market expansion of off-grid refrigeration, analyzing them through the lens of the Global Lighting and Energy Access Partnership (Global LEAP) Off-Grid Refrigerator Competition. Key findings underscore the need for more data and field testing to better understand how refrigerators can maximize energy performance and meet customer expectations.
18 Apr 2019
In 2018, Efficiency for Access collaborated with Simusolar on a major research effort to size and characterize the market potential for modern irrigation in the Tanzanian horticulture sector. This report addresses important market and consumer information gaps for solar water pump manufacturers and distributors in Tanzania and beyond.
09 Apr 2019
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29 Jan 2019
CLASP, in collaboration with Innogy Solutions, conducted a comprehensive characterization of the room air conditioner market in the Philippines and analyzed impacts from various policy scenarios. The report provides the technical evidence to support increasing the stringency of MEPS for air conditioners in the Philippines.
25 Jan 2019
This paper summarises some of the challenges faced during the field testing phase of the Global LEAP Off-Grid Refrigerator Competition, and how the team worked around them, ensuring the competition remained fair and relevant.
14 Jan 2019
30 Nov 2018
08 Nov 2018
The 2018 Off-Grid Appliance Market Survey report examines the perceived demand and impact potential of household, productive use and healthcare technologies.
20 Sep 2018
Efficiency for Access's 2018 Data Trends Report examines market trends of off-grid appropriate TVs, fans, and refrigerators – the appliances most in demand by un- and under-electrified consumers.
19 Sep 2018
Lighting
Lighting Global Quality assurance tested a group of top-selling non-quality verified solar products in five domestic markets across Africa and South Asia. All 17 evaluated products failed to meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards for pico-PV products.
28 Aug 2018
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