Creating solar products that relieve energy poverty
We design and manufacture affordable solar lights and other sustainable devices that improve the lives of people earning less than $1 a day.
Latest News:
The Mandarin brings light to victims of Typhoon Bopha
illumination is currently working with IOM to distribute our Mandarin solar lamps to those in the Philippines recently impacted by the devastating Typhoon Bopha.
Lumina Project report: Health Impacts of Fuel-based Lighting
With input from illumination CEO Shane Thatcher, the Lumina Project has released a landmark study exploring the linkages between sustainability and public health in the developing world.
Interview with illumination’s distributor in Tanzania
An interview by business publication How We Made It In Africa with Edith Banzi, the Managing Director of illumination’s distributor in Tanzania, illumination East Africa.
CEO stories from the field
This post isn’t about lights but is a terrible story that I was told on one of my trips to Africa. It has disturbed me since I heard it and it really highlights some of the worst aspects about living in poverty…
Report on illumination’s field study into relieving energy poverty
During our work over the past years illumination has also conducted empirical research into methods for relieving energy poverty. The report is now available for download…
Video: Shane interviewed by CarbonSoft in Tanzania
An interview on the ground in Tanzania with our CEO Shane by our partners at CarbonSoft…
