Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026
Program expands significantly across sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
Initial testing of solar-powered livelihood tools in rural Indian villages.
Formal transition to a livelihood-centric model targeting the Next Billion users.
LaBL 1.0 Launch
TERI launches Lighting a Billion Lives focusing on solar lanterns and charging stations.
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has launched LaBL 2.0, a strategic evolution of its 'Lighting a Billion Lives' initiative. This new phase prioritizes Productive Use of Energy (PUE) technologies to drive income generation and economic resilience for underserved rural communities.
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.