Frequently Asked Questions

Why is lighting such a priority for Lifeline Energy?

Through our extensive surveys and research, we've come to understand deeply and appreciate that the poorest -- especially children and women -- are suffering because they constantly use firewood, kerosene and candles. The havoc wreaked from fires, the damage to health and the environmental consequences are entirely unacceptable. It is indeed tragic that in 2010, well over 100 years after the invention of the light bulb, millions of people in the developing world are still in the dark at night.

Why doesn't every African village have grid energy?

Despite the massive migrations to cities, 65% of the sub-Saharan African population still live in rural areas and tend to be poor. The cost of delivering grid electricity is just too expensive, especially for isolated communities. It's important that innovators come up with solutions that will reduce their dependency on fossil fuels. Only 22% of all Africans have access to grid electricity and these are largely urban city dwellers.

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