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Renewable Energy Systems

CLASP Chosen to Lead Initiative with Potential to Bring Clean Energy to Millions

At the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) Forum in Kigali, Rwanda this week, CLASP was announced as the new host and manager of the Energy Access Institutions Facility.

Medical Equipment

CLASP Publishes First-of-its-kind Report on Medical Equipment and Clinic Electrification

The WHO estimates that 70% of medical devices in the Global South do not function and remain unused, in large part because the design of most medical equipment does not reflect the needs of off- and weak-grid clinics. Our report seeks to raise awareness of this under-appreciated challenge.

Refrigeration

Solar-Powered Refrigerators on the Frontlines of Off-Grid COVID-19 Response

Refrigerators are uniquely placed to support resiliency to COVID-19 in off- and weak-grid settings. Increasing access to high-quality, energy-efficient solar-powered refrigerators can mitigate impacts of the virus within households and increase access to quality healthcare, immunizations, and a future COVID-19 vaccine.

Renewable Energy Systems

2021 Appliance Data Trends Report Shows Promising Improvements in Off-Grid Appliance Energy Efficiency

Our 2021 Appliance Data Trends report finds the performance and cost of off-grid appliances show promising improvements, with the greatest increases in near-to-market product categories.

Medical Equipment

Conversations with CLASP: New Podcast Features Huda Jaffer of SELCO Foundation

Through conversations with partners, CLASP is exploring the implications of the novel coronavirus for the clean energy access sector. We hope that you enjoy this candid dialogue with the experts on the challenges and opportunities that face the sector right now.

Medical Equipment

Air Purifier Efficiency in the Spotlight as Global Interest Grows
We have always found that the technical contributions and policy recommendations from CLASP strongly complement our own advocacy efforts, collectively enabling us to deliver a compelling message to the Commission in support of ambitious regulations. Laura Degallaix
Secretary General, European Environmental Citizens Organisation for Standardisation

Electronics

Clean Energy Ministerial Roundtable Highlights Opportunities to Accelerate Market Transformation for Super-Efficient Appliances

SEAD has undertaken several market transformation initiatives to recognize most efficient products and the development of procurement tools to help procurement officials make more sustainable procurement decisions. Through these activities, SEAD member governments have been "pulling" the global market towards more efficient products.

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