d.light S1

1.6 billion people do not have access to electricity, which means that they do not have electrical lighting and must find other ways of lighting up their homes. However, not all options are good. Take for instance Kerosene wick lamps. They are dim, dirty, and dangerous, releasing at least 100 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year and annually harming millions through kerosene-related fumes or fires. When used for reading, kerosene lamps offer a murky yellow light that strains the eyes whilst simultaneously producing damaging black soot. In addition, kerosene oil may cost up to one-third of a family’s total monthly income. Unfortunately, kerosene lamps are still the most widespread method of lighting in non-electrical housing.

Designed to target students in rural Africa and India, the d.light s1 is intended to displace dim and dangerous kerosene wick lamps through the use of renewable solar energy, enabling millions of school kids to study better and longer. d.light s1 is designed as a no-risk study lamp for young people because it is ultra-affordable, extremely durable, and easy to use. At a recommended retail price of about US $8, it is a very affordable quality solar lantern. The product should last for several years, saving families a significant amount of money that can be used for other important needs.

d.light s1 gives high-quality light, and the stand rotates to ensure that better solar charging is achieved – and allows for the user to adjust the light. Designed to withstand hot, dusty, and humid environments filled with insects and wild animals, the d.light S1 is also durable enough that it can be dropped from a height of three meters or even run over by a car without any impact to its functionality.

d.light serves over 40 countries and employs over 100 people directly, and indirectly employs hundreds more worldwide. The target is to empower the lives of 100 million people by 2020.