Advice on estimating impact of solar lighting for SolarAid

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SolarAid works across Africa, looking to address poverty and climate change through reducing reliance on kerosene lighting by creating a sustainable market for solar lights.

The charity approached PBE for advice on calculating the macroeconomic impact of solar lighting in the countries in which they operate. Our economist Paul Ackroyd, advised the charity on how this might look to undertake such research. Read a summary below.

Thanks to Paul Ackroyd for his time and insight.

28th February 2014

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