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Invennovations > Categories > Energy and Lighting
ToughStuff Solar Panel
Solar Home System SolarAid Solar Lantern K-Light BoGo Light Lifelight D.light Solata Solar Thermal Dish D.light Kiran D.light Nova Series
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Invennovation: The ToughStuff Solar Panel
Targeted Beneficiaries: Low-income consumers in the developing world.
Need Addressed: Access to power.
Invennovation Goals: To provide individuals with a power source that does not require electricity.
Description of Invennovation: The ToughStuff Solar Panel is a durable and long-lasting solar panel that provides power to other ToughStuff products.
Uniqueness: This solar panel is extremely durable, water resistant, and can operate in low lighting levels.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 1w, 5.6v, 174 mA current, 4.6oz.
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Ability to attach other appliances within 2 meters (length of the included cable).
Cost(s) (USD): retails for less than 10 Euro
Minimum Order Quantity: Unknown
Production Capacity: Unknown
Manufacturing Specs Available: Unknown
Other Invennovations Available: LED Lamp, Mobile Phone Connectors, Radio Connectors, Rechargeable Battery Pack.Invennovator: ToughStuff
Invennovator Goals: To lift millions of people out of poverty through enterprise by selling solar-powered products to low-income consumers in the developing world that bring economic, social and environmental returns.
Years in Operation: Not listed
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: English, French
Phone Number: +261 3302 21405 (Madagascar Office), +01 530-50-TOUGH (86844) (USA Office)
Physical Address:
4th floor, Ebene Skies, Rue de l’Institut, Ebène, Mauritius (Company Headquarters)
1200 Pearl Street, Suite 60, Boulder, CO 80302 (USA Office)
75 Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HS, LONDON (London Office)
Email Address: info@ToughStuffOnline.org, London@ToughStuffOnline.org, USA@ToughStuffOnline.org.
Website: http://www.toughstuffonline.org/solar-panel/
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): NoneStrategic Partners: Linklaters (Asia), The Salesforce.com Foundation.
Current Geographic Coverage: Africa
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Buy One : Fund One Program, Business-in-a-Box Program (Madagascar), Selling products directly.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Africa
Looking for Distributors: Yes
If so, where?: Worldwide
Training Materials Available: Yes, for Business-in-a-Box Program.
Marketing Materials Available: Yes, for Business-in-a-Box Program.Invennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: The FIREFLY
Targeted Beneficiaries: Rural communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To develop and manufacture an affordable entry-level LED lamp for the rural poor.
Description of Invennovation: The FIREFLY is a range of LED lamp products which can be charged with AC power or via a solar panel.
Uniqueness: These lamps can provide light for up to 12 hours with a fully charged battery.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): Unknown
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires AC power or a solar panel.
Cost(s) (USD): Unknown
Minimum Order Quantity: Unknown
Production Capacity: Unlimited
Manufacturing Specs Available: None - contact company for product brochures.
Other Invennovations Available: NoneInvennovator: Barefoot Power
Invennovator Goals: To manufacture technology products specifically for poor people that have the potential to reduce poverty in developing countries.
Years in Operation: Since 2005.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Africa - Harry Andrews, Asia and Pacific - Stewart Craine
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: Not listed
Physical Address: 79 Morrissett Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia.
Email Address: info@barefootpower.com; harrya@barefootpower.com; stewartc@barefootpower.com.
Website: http://barefootpower.com/
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): NoneStrategic Partners: Stichting DOEN Foundation, The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, Oikocredit, Australian Business Volunteers, MBAs Without Borders.
Current Geographic Coverage: Unknown
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Partnerships with businesses that have importation experience in a particular country. District businesses then become supply points for small-scale entrepreneurs and mobile entrepreneurs promote and supply products.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Dependent on partner businesses and in-country entrepreneurs.
Looking for Distributors: Yes
If so, where?: Developing countries where there is low access to electricity.
Training Materials Available: Yes - provides assistance with business plan development and financing on all levels of the supply chain.
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: Solar Home System
Targeted Beneficiaries: The world population with a lack of access to clean and efficient energy systems.
Need Addressed: Access to energy system.
Invennovation Goals: To create access to power in small rural homes.
Description of Invennovation: The Solar Home System is a stand-alone system that uses photovoltaics to electrify homes.
Uniqueness: Each Solar Home System includes a PV (photovoltaics) module, a battery, a charge controller, wiring, fluorescent lights, and outlets for other appliances. A standard small SHS can operate several lights, a black-and-white television, a radio or cassette player, and a small fan. The "System Size" (20, 35, or 50Wp) determines the number of "light-hours" or "TV-hours" available.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 20, 35, or 50 Wp systems available.
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Unknown
Cost(s) (USD): Unknown
Minimum Order Quantity: Unknown
Production Capacity: Unknown
Manufacturing Specs Available: Solar Home Systems are 12-volt direct-current (DC) stand-alone systems which use PV to electrify small rural homes. Each SHS includes a PV module, a battery, a charge controller, wiring, fluorescent lights, and outlets for other appliances. More specifics available at http://www.self.org/solartechnology1.shtml.
Other Invennovations Available: All projects based on Solar Home System, but involved in health, education, agriculture, and wireless initiatives.Invennovator: Solar Electric Light Fund
Invennovator Goals: To provide solar power and wireless communications to a quarter of the world’s population living in energy poverty.
Years in Operation: Since 1990
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: 202-234-7265
Physical Address: Solar Electric Light Fund, 1612 K Street, NW Suite 402, Washington, DC 20006
Email Address: info@self.org
Website: http://www.self.org/index.asp
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfQjqvgmTCo
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Strategic Partners: Partners In Health, Village Health Works, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Millennium Villages Program, Make It Right project, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Stanford University, Institute for Food Security and the Environment, World Bank Development Marketplace, Jane Goodall Institute, Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative, Institute for Sustainable Energy and Development, Amazon Association, Guadalcanal Rural Electrification Agency (GREA), United Nations, Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), Habitat for Humanity International, Center for Renewable Energy, Kathmandu, Royal Society for the Preservation of Nature (RSPN), U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Jigawa State government, Dell Computers South Africa, eKhaya ICT (South Africa), LearnThings (South Africa), Nelson Mandela Institute, Oprah Winfrey Foundation
Current Geographic Coverage: Benin, Burundi, Haiti, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, others on site.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Projects through in-country partnerships.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: Looking for partnerships
If so, where?: Worldwide
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: Yes
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Invennovation: SolarAid Solar Lantern
Targeted Beneficiaries: Rural communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To introduce clean, affordable solar lighting and electricity into rural homes by local solar entrepreneurs.
Description of Invennovation: The SolarAid Solar Lantern is a simple, locally assembled, affordable LED solar lantern.
Uniqueness: This lantern provides a cheap alternative to kerosene, saving many lives.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): Unknown
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: None
Cost(s) (USD): In Malawi, components required cost approximately $6.00/4 Euro. Final product is sold for up to $10.00/7 Euro.
Minimum Order Quantity: Unknown
Production Capacity: 120 young people being trained to manufacture the lanterns.
Manufacturing Specs Available: None
Other Invennovations Available: NoneInvennovator: SolarAid
Invennovator Goals: To combat climate change and global poverty by bringing clean, renewable power to the poorest people in the world.
Years in Operation: Since 2006
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: +44 (0)20 7278 0400
Physical Address: SolarAid, Unit 2, Third Floor, Pride Court, 80-82 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF, UK.
Email Address: info@solar-aid.org
Website: http://solar-aid.org/projects/health/lighting-malawian-homes.html
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViOiFijJM7E
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Strategic Partners: TRAID, Center for Appropriate Technology.
Current Geographic Coverage: Malawi
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Local young people are trained to manufacture the lanterns using components imported to Malawi by SolarAid. The lanterns will then be sold through existing sales networks.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: No
If so, where?:
Training Materials Available: Yes – local young people are trained to manufacture the lanterns.
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: Portable Light
Targeted Beneficiaries: Rural communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To enable the world’s poorest people to create and own energy harvesting textiles, providing the benefits of renewable power as an integral part of everyday life.
Description of Invennovation: The Portable Light unit is a light-emitting textile that can be adapted by different cultures and customized as a result of its open source integration model.
Uniqueness: This unit provides bright, white light to read and generates electrical power to charge cell phones and other small devices. Portable Light maximizes its efficiency through digital communication protocols between linked units. This distributed intelligence allows linked Portable Light units to charge in the sun and work together more efficiently as a group than they could as a collection of individual units. Families can join their units at times to create a distributed network for community tasks.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): Unknown
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Unknown
Cost(s) (USD): Unknown
Minimum Order Quantity: Unknown
Production Capacity: Unknown
Manufacturing Specs Available: Incorporates flexible photovoltaics and solid state lighting that can be adapted to local cultures and customized by people using traditional weaving and sewing technologies.
Other Invennovations Available: NoneInvennovator: The Portable Light Project, an initiative established by KVA MATx (Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd.).
Invennovator Goals: To create new ways to deliver de-centralized renewable power and light to the developing world.
Years in Operation: Since 2007
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: Unknown
Phone Number: (617) 442-0800
Physical Address: 10 Farnham Street, Boston, MA. 02119 USA.
Email Address: info@kvarch.net
Website: http://www.portablelight.org/; http://www.kvarch.net/#project/portable_light_project.
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjGSI_3pUCs
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Strategic Partners: The Rocky Mountain Institute, iTEACH, Massachusetts General Hospital, Paso Pacifico.
Current Geographic Coverage: South Africa, Nicaragua, Las Guayabas (the Sierra).
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Working with communities to adapt the Portable Light to local culture and traditional weaving and sewing technologies.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Limited to countries in which the project has partnerships.
Looking for Distributors: Yes
If so, where?: Worldwide – working with the Rocky Mountain Institute to scale the project.
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: K-Light
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To create a solar-powered light that can be used anywhere without electricity.
Description of Invennovation: The K-Light is an eco-friendly solar-powered lantern, designed to stand up to the harshest environments. It is small, lightweight, rugged and highly water resistant.
Uniqueness: The combination of its solar-charging battery and bright, energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) allows the K-Light to be powered and used virtually anywhere.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 625 grams
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires AC adapter or solar panel to charge (solar panel is included with light).
Cost(s) (USD): $49.95 through website. Also sell to non-profits for $30.00.
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Production Capacity: Currently have 9932 units in stock.
Manufacturing Specs Available: Carrying handles that rotate 360°, locking every 30° for 12 different positions; 16-Bright White LEDs (100,000 hours of light); Rechargeable 7.2 volt, 1.6_Ahr NiMH Battery (last more than 3,000 charges); Lifespan: 10 years (full, daily use) or lifetime (recreational and/or emergency use); Shatter-resistant 1.5 Watt Solar Panel.
Other Invennovations Available: K-Light Cell Phone Charger (Mini USB type B, Motorola C118, ZTE C88).Invennovator: PiSAT Solar
Invennovator Goals: To develop energy-efficient, renewable technologies, and use those technologies to make only the highest quality lighting products available.
Years in Operation: Since 2005
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: 1-616-742-9102
Physical Address: PisatSolar, LLC, 128 Coldbrook St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1010.
Email Address: info@pisatsolar.com; sales@pisatsolar.com
Website: http://www.what-if.com/SECURE/pisat/klight-p-1.html
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): NoneStrategic Partners: Koinonia Foundation, Murika Ltd.
Current Geographic Coverage: Central and Eastern Africa (through Murika Ltd. and the Light for Africa Program), PiSAT Solar delivers anywhere.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Purchase through website. Also involved in initiative to distribute lanterns via widowed women in Africa through their "Light for Africa" program with the Koinonia Foundation (more information at http://www.pisatsolar.com/RESOURCES/?page_id=5).
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: Yes
If so, where?: Central and South America
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: BoGo Light
Targeted Beneficiaries: Rural communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To create a long-lasting, rechargeable flashlight that doesn’t require electricity.
Description of Invennovation: The BoGo Light is a rechargeable solar flashlight that uses LEDs, has 3 light settings, and lasts up to 20 years. Its primary purpose is for kerosene lantern replacement and task lighting in the developing world.
Uniqueness: This light utilizes an Electronic "kerosene lantern substitution" design funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. In the developing world use this light will save users money presently spent on lighting kerosene and reduce carbon particulate inhalation and fire risk.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 300 grams, Head/Body: 22.86 cm x 9.65 cm/6.1 cm x 5.84 cm/3.3 cm.
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: None
Cost(s) (USD): BoGoLight SN2: $20.00; Mini-BoGo Light: $10.50 (wholesale prices).
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Production Capacity: Unlimited
Manufacturing Specs Available: Uses a high efficiency polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic panel (or PV panel or 'solar panel') to charge its batteries. More specifications are available for download here and here.
Other Invennovations Available: NoneInvennovator: SunNight Solar
Invennovator Goals: To develop the next generation of portable, reliable and environmentally friendly lights.
Years in Operation: Since 2006.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Mark Bent, CEO and President
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: (713) 522-2320, (713) 452-0881
Physical Address: 5802 Val Verde St., Suite 100, Houston, Texas, 77057 USA.
Email Address: info@bogolight.com
Website: http://www.bogolight.com/
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9_J2rzdW-s
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Strategic Partners: Many partners listed on website through their "Buy One Give One" program, lights can also be donated directly to partner organization.
Current Geographic Coverage: Testimonials from Rwanda, Haiti, Uganda, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Angola, Zimbabwe, Solomon Islands, US. Also working in Central African Republic, India, and other countries.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Purchase directly from website. Also have independent distributors in Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The BoGo – Buy one/Give one – program also allows individuals who purchase a light to donate one to a non-profit of their choice (more information at https://www.bogolight.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=60).
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unlimited
Looking for Distributors: Not actively, but can request information on how to become a distributor from sales@sunnightsolar.com.
If so, where?:
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: Lifelight
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities with lack of access to electricity.
Need Addressed: Access to light.
Invennovation Goals: To create a range of portable, clean LED lights and lanterns that will be charged by either solar energy or wind-up technology.
Description of Invennovation: Lifelights are renewable lights that utilize LED technology.
Uniqueness: These lights can be charged using a solar panel or wind-up technology.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): Unknown
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires solar panel (included) or must wind to charge.
Cost(s) (USD): $40.00 to donate.
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Production Capacity: Unlimited
Manufacturing Specs Available: None
Other Invennovations Available: Lifeline Radio, Weza generator.Invennovator: Freeplay Foundation
Invennovator Goals: To transform lives through dependable, self-sufficient and environmentally friendly technologies.
Years in Operation: Since 1998.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Not listed
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: +44 (0) 207 935 5350
Physical Address: Freeplay Foundation, 71 Gloucester Place, London W1U 8JW, United Kingdom.
Email Address: enquiries@freeplayfoundation.org
Website: http://www.freeplayfoundation.org/lifelight.html
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1RMSHT7ig4
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Strategic Partners: List on website (http://www.freeplayfoundation.org/our_friends.html).
Current Geographic Coverage: Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Using donations, Freeplay works with partner organizations and communities to create listening groups for Lifeline Radios and ensure that Lifelights reach the right beneficiaries - the first recipients are orphaned child-headed households who generally spend what little money they have on hazardous and inefficient candles and kerosene.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Dependent on donations and fundraising.
Looking for Distributors: No
If so, where?:
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: D.light Solata
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities with lack of access to reliable electricity.
Need Addressed: Extending the workday and providing safer, brighter alternatives to kerosene lanterns.
Invennovation Goals: To create a bright, high quality task lamp that is portable, durable, and easy to use.
Description of Invennovation: The Solata is an affordable solar lamp that can be charged by solar panel (included) or grid electricity and provides up to 15 hours of bright light using highly efficient LEDs.
Uniqueness: The Solata is 5-6 times brighter than a kerosene lantern and its flexible gooseneck makes it particularly useful when light is required from specific angles.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 350 grams (including solar panel and box)
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires solar panel (included) or electricity to charge.
Cost(s) (USD): Can order samples and inquire about pricing at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
Minimum Order Quantity: N/A
Production Capacity: N/A
Manufacturing Specs Available: The flexible gooseneck provides the user with a 360-degree option of directing the light and also functions as a lamp handle. The base provides stability on most surfaces and has a keyhole to offer the option of hanging the lamp from a wall hook. When not in use, the lamp’s gooseneck wraps around itself for compact storage.
Other Invennovations Available: Nova Series and the Kiran (also solar lanterns).Invennovator: D.light Design
Invennovator Goals: To enable households without reliable electricity to attain the same quality of life as those with electricity; their first goal is to replace every kerosene lantern with clean, safe and bright light.
Years in Operation: Since 2007.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Contact regional offices directly.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Swahili, Dutch, Mandarin, Cantonese, and more.
Phone Number: Not listed
Physical Address: Headquarters: Clifton House, 75 Fort Street, PO Box 1350, Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Cayman Islands; US Office: 360 Bryant Street, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA. Also field offices in India, Tanzania, and China.
Email Address: dlight-hq@dlightdesign.com, dlight-usa@dlightdesign.com
Website: http://www.dlightdesign.com
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBP1JKQxXVA
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Strategic Partners: Acumen Fund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Garage Technology Ventures, Gray Matters Capital, The Mahindra Group, Nexus India Capital.
Current Geographic Coverage: India, East Africa, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, South Pacific, Caribbean.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Open-market channels in all above regions, as well as through NGO and microfinance partnerships.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: Yes - contact at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
If so, where?: Anywhere in the world.
Training Materials Available: To be dicussed.
Marketing Materials Available: To be discussed.Invennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: Solar Thermal DIsh
Targeted Beneficiaries: Individuals interested in using renewable energy.
Need Addressed: Renewable energy.
Invennovation Goals: To create an economical, rapidly scalable, and highly effective solar energy system for customers on any scale.
Description of Invennovation: The Solar Thermal Dish is a mirrored dish that captures sunlight to produce heat.
Uniqueness: Water is pumped through a receiver on the dish, where the high intensity sunlight heats it to temperatures high enough to produce steam. This steam can then be piped into an existing steam system, such as a local energy system or food processing plant.Dimensions/Weight (Metric): Approximately 12 feet.
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Recommend a fence and/or additional safety precautions to minimize risks.
Cost(s) (USD): Not yet for sale.
Minimum Order Quantity: N/A
Production Capacity: N/A
Manufacturing Specs Available: A solar thermal dish reflects the rays of the sun onto a small receiver using specially curved mirrors, concentrating the sunlight 1000 times. The high concentration increases the efficiency of the energy collection by reducing the surface area for thermal losses. A robust tracking system keeps the dish pointed directly at the sun all day, maximizing the available sunlight. Mirrored glass is commonly used in the solar thermal industry because it is highly reflective, but also very durable and is expected to last more than 30 years in the field. Traditionally, these glass reflectors have required expensive processing in order to form the precise parabolic shape necessary for good performance. RawSolar's patented design flexes flat mirror into precisely the right shape without any special tooling or skilled labor, achieving incredibly high performance, long lifetime, and at a very low cost.
Other Invennovations Available: NoneInvennovator: RawSolar
Invennovator Goals: To supply the best renewable energy solutions to customers at a rate that provides economic stability and savings over conventional energy sources, and to bring environmental sustainable solutions to market that will greatly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, coal, and traditional sources of energy.
Years in Operation: Not listed, since 2008/2009?
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Start Up
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Maybe – “focusing on large US installations in the short term.” Not currently available to residential or international customers.
Primary Contact(s): Spencer Ahrens, Micah Sze, Eva Markiewicz
Languages Spoken: English
Phone Number: Not listed.
Physical Address: Not listed
Email Address: Info@raw-solar.com
Website: http://raw-solar.com/technology.html
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4268172.htmlStrategic Partners: None listed, special recognition of the MIT Campus Energy Initiative, Chesonis Family Foundation.
Current Geographic Coverage: US
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Currently focused on large US installations.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Limited
Looking for Distributors: No
If so, where?:
Training Materials Available: No
Marketing Materials Available: NoInvennovator’s Comments:
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Invennovation: D.light Kiran
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities with lack of access to reliable electricity.
Need Addressed: Extending the workday and providing safer, brighter alternatives to kerosene lanterns.
Invennovation Goals: To create an affordable high quality solar lantern that is an attractive replacement for kerosene lanterns.
Description of Invennovation: The Kiran can be charged by solar panel (integrated into unit) or grid electricity and provides up to 8 hours of bright light using highly efficient LEDs.
Uniqueness: The Kiran is 4 times brighter than a kerosene lantern and provides 360-degree illumination. The lamp gives an even white light that can illuminate a workspace and can be used for a variety for activities like studying, cooking, or walking. It can be AC-charged with a standard 0.5mm Nokia mobile phone adapter.
Dimensions/Weight (Metric): 300 grams (including box)
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires solar panel (integrated into unit) or electricity to charge.
Cost(s) (USD): Can order samples and inquire about pricing at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
Minimum Order Quantity: N/A
Production Capacity: N/A
Manufacturing Specs Available: The Kiran is designed to be extremely user-friendly and flexible. It has no detachable parts, including an integrated solar panel that makes recharging simple and easy. The product shape, portability, and a handle with multiple settings give the customer many options for use. The Kiran can be carried, hung from the wall or ceiling, or placed on any surface to effectively illuminate the surrounding area.
Other Invennovations Available: Solata and the Nova Series (also solar lanterns).
Invennovator: D.light Design
Invennovator Goals: To enable households without reliable electricity to attain the same quality of life as those with electricity; their first goal is to replace every kerosene lantern with clean, safe and bright light.
Years in Operation: Since 2007.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Contact regional offices directly.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Swahili, Dutch, Mandarin, Cantonese, and more.
Phone Number: Not listed
Physical Address: Headquarters: Clifton House, 75 Fort Street, PO Box 1350, Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Cayman Islands; US Office: 360 Bryant Street, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA. Also field offices in India, Tanzania, and China.
Email Address: dlight-hq@dlightdesign.com, dlight-usa@dlightdesign.com
Website: http://www.dlightdesign.com
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C798RVysu3w
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Strategic Partners: Acumen Fund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Garage Technology Ventures, Gray Matters Capital, The Mahindra Group, Nexus Venture Partners.
Current Geographic Coverage: India, East Africa, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, South Pacific, Caribbean.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Open-market channels in all above regions, as well as through NGO and microfinance partnerships.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: Yes - contact at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
If so, where?: Anywhere in the world.
Training Materials Available: To be discussed.
Marketing Materials Available: To be discussed.
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Invennovation: D.light Nova Series
Targeted Beneficiaries: Communities with lack of access to reliable electricity.
Need Addressed: Extending the workday and providing safer, brighter alternatives to kerosene lanterns.
Invennovation Goals: To create a bright, high quality solar-rechargeable lantern that is portable, durable, and easy to use.
Description of Invennovation: The Nova Series can be charged by solar panel (included) or grid electricity and provides up to 32 hours of bright light using highly efficient LEDs.
Uniqueness: The Nova is 8-10 times brighter than a kerosene lantern and is 30 - 50% more efficient than fluorescent lights. It features a multiple light settings and a Smart Battery Indicator that allows users to monitor their energy usage. The S200 model can also serve as a charging station for mobile phones.
Dimensions/Weight (Metric): About 1 kg (including solar panel and box)
User Requirements for Proper Functionality: Requires solar panel (included) or electricity to charge.
Cost(s) (USD): Can order samples and inquire about pricing at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
Minimum Order Quantity: N/A
Production Capacity: N/A
Manufacturing Specs Available: The Nova Series come encased in a sturdy housing unit that protects the interior from random dust, large insects and light water sprays. It comes with an ergonomically designed handle with a top strap to allow users to hang the Nova from hooks or poles to light up their work, study or living area. The Nova is designed in the USA and is patented.
Other Invennovations Available: Solata and Kiran (also solar lanterns).
Invennovator: D.light Design
Invennovator Goals: To enable households without reliable electricity to attain the same quality of life as those with electricity; their first goal is to replace every kerosene lantern with clean, safe and bright light.
Years in Operation: Since 2007.
Stage (Start Up or Expansion): Expansion
Ready for Market (Yes, No, Date): Yes
Primary Contact(s): Contact regional offices directly.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Swahili, Dutch, Mandarin, Cantonese, and more.
Phone Number: Not listed
Physical Address: Headquarters: Clifton House, 75 Fort Street, PO Box 1350, Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Cayman Islands; US Office: 360 Bryant Street, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA. Also field offices in India, Tanzania, and China.
Email Address: dlight-hq@dlightdesign.com, dlight-usa@dlightdesign.com
Website: http://www.dlightdesign.com
Other Links (YouTube/Media Etc): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C798RVysu3w
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Strategic Partners: Acumen Fund, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Garage Technology Ventures, Gray Matters Capital, The Mahindra Group, Nexus Venture Partners.
Current Geographic Coverage: India, East Africa, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, South Pacific, Caribbean.
Current Distribution Mechanisms: Open-market channels in all above regions, as well as through NGO and microfinance partnerships.
Current Distribution Capabilities: Unknown
Looking for Distributors: Yes - contact at http://www.dlightdesign.com/contact.html.
If so, where?: Anywhere in the world.
Training Materials Available: To be discussed.
Marketing Materials Available: To be discussed.
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