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.
View a monthly updated videoseries about the progress that has been made during the ALFA project in North-Ghana.
Philips has announced the development of a new solar powered reading light, which allows people to read books and write in the dark.
Philips is committed to developing sustainable and affordable lighting solutions for Africa and bringing these to market.
During the summer of 2008 the first solar lanterns were distributed in Tamale, North-Ghana.
