LaBL 2.0

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Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

Mar 6, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC

Program expands significantly across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Mar 6, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC

Initial testing of solar-powered livelihood tools in rural Indian villages.
Mar 6, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC

Formal transition to a livelihood-centric model targeting the Next Billion users.
Jan 1, 2008
LaBL 1.0 Launch

TERI launches Lighting a Billion Lives focusing on solar lanterns and charging stations.

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TERI Unveils LaBL 2.0: Shifting from Solar Lighting to Productive Energy

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has launched LaBL 2.0, a strategic evolution of its flagship 'Lighting a Billion Lives' initiative. The program pivots from providing basic illumination to deploying solar solutions that power rural livelihoods, agriculture, and healthcare.

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