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Solar Lighting Action Research for Pro Poor Energy (PPE) promotion in Ethiopia

Assessing solar lantern potential for pastoral communities

This project assessed the relevance, feasibility and potential impact of disseminating solar lanterns to pastoral communities in Ethiopia. ERG provided the project baseline, distributed lanterns to research participants, evaluated performance and acceptance of lanterns by the participants.

Client

Christian Aid, Ethiopia

Year

2011

Duration

5 months

Location

Pastoral communities, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Determine the potential, benefits and impacts of the intervention
  • Determine the feasibility and sustainability of the intervention
  • Distribute and test solar lanterns
  • Evaluate performance and user acceptance

Outcomes

  • Baseline assessment for pastoral energy access
  • Field testing of solar lanterns
  • Performance and acceptance evaluation
  • Recommendations for pro-poor energy programs