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Cooling

Doubling Cooling Efficiency

How doubling efficiency in cooling appliances can curb skyrocketing energy demand.

08 Apr 2025

Renewable Energy Systems

Energy for Everyone

CLASP shows how efficient, high-quality appliances empower people, protect our planet, and create a future where energy works for everyone.

24 Mar 2025

Solar Appliances, a Sustainable Development Success Story, Need Support to Scale

Solar appliance companies are changing lives in Africa, but they can’t do it alone.

10 Mar 2025

Appliance Efficiency Can Supercharge National Climate Plans

CLASP’s Lauren Boucher discusses the many benefits of including appliances in the current round of NDCs.

04 Mar 2025

Medical Equipment

Bridging the Gap: Efficient Appliances in Healthcare

Efficient medical appliances can save lives and transform healthcare in remote communities.

29 Jan 2025

Bishal Thapa Takes on Global Leadership Role at CLASP

After four years leading CLASP’s India office, Bishal Thapa becomes Chief of Strategy & Impact to drive meaningful climate action and appliance access globally.

17 Jan 2025

Neha Dhingra Promoted to Director of CLASP’s India Program

Neha will lead the India program’s climate and energy access initiatives from New Delhi.

15 Jan 2025

Agricultural Equipment

Millions of People Lack Electricity. Solar Appliances Can Help

Solar-powered appliances can bring vital services to communities that aren't connected to the grid, says CLASP's Martha Wakoli.

14 Jan 2025

Where was Energy Efficiency at COP29?

Energy efficiency was noticeably absent from the UN Climate Conference (COP29) negotiations. This solution must stay on the agenda.

25 Nov 2024

Cooking

UK Aid to Support Research in the Global Push to Transition to Electric Cooking Solutions

The Modern Energy Cooking Solutions program will receive 44m GBP in additional funding to support innovations in electric cooking equipment, and help millions across in Africa, Asia, South America and Oceania transition to modern, clean energy appliances.

15 Nov 2024

Find CLASP at COP29

At the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, CLASP will showcase appliance efficiency solutions.

08 Nov 2024

Cooling

Cool for Business: Solar Refrigerators Powering Off-grid Communities

Solar powered refrigerators are boosting business and reducing food waste in Nigeria, good for people, planet, and profit.

07 Nov 2024

Emmanuel Aziebor is CLASP’s new Senior Director for Africa

After more than a decade leading global renewable energy programs, Emmanuel Aziebor is stepping into a new role as Senior Director of our Africa portfolio.

01 Nov 2024

Agricultural Equipment

Find CLASP at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo

Join our CLASP experts as we bring our appliance efficiency solutions to the 2024 Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo.

30 Sep 2024

Agricultural Equipment

Improving Communities and Women’s Lives with Solar Mills in Nigeria

In Nigeria, see how portable, solar-powered grain mills are transforming lives and improving food security.

16 Sep 2024

Agricultural Equipment

Brighter Futures for Rural Youth with Solar

Report shows that solar-powered farm equipment can boost rural employment in emerging economies.

13 Sep 2024

Seven Impact-Driven Organizations to Receive Funding to Alleviate Energy Poverty for Millions

The Energy Access Institutions Facility announces seven organizations to receive support to accelerate access to life-changing, off-grid energy for millions of people.

29 Jul 2024

Catalyzing Global Energy Efficiency

CLASP, SE4All and Mission Efficiency elaborate on how to action national climate pledges at the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2024 in Manila.

13 Jun 2024