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Off-grid lighting solutions in Africa

For many people the sun is their main source of lighting

Approximately 2 billion people world wide have no access to electricity. For them nighttime means either darkness or the flickering light of a kerosine lamp. Philips is now working on solutions to change their lives.

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Philips at the UNEP conference in Kenya

In March 2009 Philips was present at the UNEP conference in Kenya's capital Nairobi.

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Solar powered school homework light

Philips has announced the development of a new solar powered reading light, which allows people to read books and write in the dark.

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Our mission
Philips is committed to developing sustainable and affordable lighting solutions for Africa and bringing these to market.
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Solar lanterns introduced in Ghana
During the summer of 2008 the first solar lanterns were distributed in Tamale, North-Ghana.
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