Efficiency for Access

Energy is everywhere, and it connects us all. CLASP, Efficiency for Access co-secretariat, knows that the distribution of affordable, efficient appliances ensures more people have access to modern, safer energy services. This creates opportunities, powers businesses, and improves lives. This is about more than appliances. It’s about: ?? Empowering people ?? Protecting our planet ??Creating a future where energy works for everyone Watch "Energy for Everyone" to learn more: https://bit.ly/4j0u7U4 #EnergyforEveryone #EnergyAccess

?? Job creation and climate, what do they share? They both enhance resilience by helping people earn more money and diversify their income streams, which means households can handle climate impacts better and invest in long-term adaptation strategies! What's the proof? ?? Research by 60 Decibels found that 90% of nearly 1,200 SWP customers across East and Southern Africa saw an increase in income due to owning the product! And 47% saw a significant boost. Curious to learn more? Check out how #OffGridSolar products are helping improve livelihoods and build resilience! ?? https://bit.ly/3XWjM3d #Solar4Adaptation #CleanEnergyAccess GOGLA Practical Action Transforming Energy Access IKEA Foundation Energy Saving Trust

In communities without electricity, local innovation is lighting the way. Efficiency for Access partners with companies like SureChill and Deevabits Green Energy to help deliver game-changing solar solutions and make essential appliances more accessible where they’re needed most. Research from Efficiency for Access shows that if everyone who needs solar appliances could purchase them, the market value would reach $58 billion USD. But scaling these solutions takes more than innovation. It takes investment and global support. Learn how local companies are transforming lives: https://bit.ly/41S9JgQ

In case you missed it: the Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2024-25 Grand Final, in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders UK, will take place on Thursday 26 June! The highly-anticipated annual Grand Final is the culmination of the hard work of students who took part in this year's competition, showcasing some of their incredible innovations. At the event, we will honour the most innovative and impactful submissions with awards. With a panel discussion on the achievements of the Challenge and a keynote speaker (to be announced), this is an event not to be missed! Sign up here: ?https://lnkd.in/e2iVMYVB #EnergyAccess #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EfficiencyForAccess Energy Saving Trust Engineers Without Borders UK CLASP IKEA Foundation Transforming Energy Access?

In the world's poorest communities, lack of electricity puts lives at risk. ?? At Mwenge Dispensary in Dar es Salaam, #Tanzania, expectant mothers face life-threatening risks due to the absence of power, making it difficult to provide essential medical support during labour. For these women and their healthcare providers, #OffGridSolar solutions, like those provided by our Research and Development Fund grantee Sun King, are key to fostering a more resilient future. Powering healthcare services, safeguarding medicine storage, and ensuring life-saving treatments can transform access to healthcare in the most vulnerable regions.?? So, where do we begin? We need to prioritise #EnergyAccess through off-grid solar in adaptation planning and funding. Learn more in the full report. ?? https://bit.ly/3XWjM3d #Solar4Adaptation #CleanEnergyAccess GOGLA Practical Action Transforming Energy Access IKEA Foundation Energy Saving Trust

Innovators from around the world gathered at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo. Among these were grantees of our Efficiency for Access Research and Development Fund.?? ? Trading in business cards, ideas and expertise, this dynamic conference was a melting pot for brilliant minds to come together, showcase their work, and brainstorm ways we can enhance clean energy access for underserved communities.? ? Partnerships and collaboration are the engines that drive innovation in off- and weak-grid appliances. By working together, we can accelerate the development of inclusive, sustainable, impactful clean energy solutions for low- and middle-income countries.?? ? In the spirit of GOGSFE, let’s band together, push the boundaries and break new ground to enable clean energy access where it’s needed most!? ? Adili Solar Hubs Limited Kimani Gichuche Agsol Silard Liptak CoolVeg Devidayal Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Ecozen Synnefa Koolboks Natalie Casey? WE!Hub Victoria Limited?? ? GOGLA Government of Kenya ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program? ? Transforming Energy Access IKEA Foundation Energy Saving Trust? ? #GOGSFE24 #EfficiencyForAccessRDFund #CleanEnergyAccess #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice?

Solar-powered appliances and technologies can help vulnerable communities in low to middle income countries to sustain their livelihoods and improve quality of life amid climate change. We're delighted to contribute to this important report, which strengthens the evidence base on how off-grid solar solutions can enhance climate resilience, and the investments needed to scale their impact. Transforming Energy Access IKEA Foundation Jakub Vrba Energy Saving Trust

How can we unlock real progress and meaningful change in clean energy access for low- and middle-income countries?? ? Our Research and Development Fund grantee, Simusolar Tanzania, knows the secret and has the key – collaboration.?? ? By forging partnerships with two fellow R&D Fund grantees, Productive Solar Solutions, and Agsol, Simusolar is driving innovation in efficient milling and agri-machinery solutions for off- and weak-grid communities.?? ? Through joining forces, sharing expertise and cutting-edge innovation, our grantees are helping to strengthen food security, empower rural entrepreneurs and create lasting impact in underserved regions.?? ? Learn more about our Research and Development Fund: https://lnkd.in/et3DP3Sb? ? Transforming Energy Access IKEA Foundation Energy Saving Trust? ? #EfficiencyForAccessRDFund #CleanEnergyAccess #Agritech #CollaborationForImpact?

?? Save the Date: The Efficiency for Access Design Challenge 2024-25 Grand Final, held in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders UK, will take place on… Thursday 26 June! Now in its sixth year, this exciting event will showcase innovative student projects that are working to help enhance clean energy access in low to middle income countries. Awards will honour these creative and sustainable designs.? Join us as we celebrate the next generation of innovators in clean energy access! Stay tuned for the agenda and speaker announcements, and swipe right ?? to see five reasons why you should attend! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e2iVMYVB #EnergyAccess #Innovation #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #EfficiencyForAccess Energy Saving Trust Engineers Without Borders UK CLASP IKEA Foundation Transforming Energy Access

The third edition of the Efficiency for Access Research Expo brought together experts to discuss the latest research and insights in energy access. From solar-powered refrigeration to innovative remote monitoring solutions, the event highlighted the need to accelerate access to efficient appliances to drive meaningful change. Read six key takeaways from the expo: https://bit.ly/43xvHrK