A-Light S

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$93.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Development is carried out by A-Light S. Implementation is done in partnership with various non-profits, for example INTERSOL-Exkursion in 2011.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The production of the A-Light S is carried out by the company Ambros Huber Kunststofftechnik. Purchased parts are - when possible - based in Germany or Europe.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Product can only be ordered from the A-Light S website. It can be shipped fully assembled or with a do-it-yourself construction kit. A user manual, flyer, and cellphone charge manual are all available online.

Distributions to Date Status

4000 units have been distributed, as of August 2016. Interview with representative

Design Specifications

Components

• Battery capacity: 4400 mAh (Battery is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery).

• Nominal voltage: 3.7 V

• Foldout hanger

• Microprocessor controlled hardware with various protection features

• Schockproof and watertight housing according to IP67

• Product Dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 7.0 x 8.0 x 14.5

• Weight (kg): .24

Technical Support

Operation Manual available online.

A Light S also provides contact information on the website.

Replacement Components

Provided by A-Light S.

Lifecycle

A-Light S suggests the user to send back the lamp with the solar panel for disposal since they may not be disposed of in municipal waste. Warranty specified in user manual, however no duration is given.

Lifetime depends on usage and is possible up to 10 years. ^{interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance Targets

• LED: Cree Xlamp, 2 Watts, 180 lumen

• Battery: lithium-ion, 3.7 V, 4400 mAh: 80% charged in 4 hrs of direct sunlight

• 3 Brightness levels:

• 180 lumens for 6 hrs
• 80 lumens for 14 hrs
• 10 lumens for 120 hrs

• Battery charge indicator

• Highly durable design: shockproof and waterproof

• Wide viewing angle for uniform room illumination

• Amortization period 1.27 year

Vetted Performance Status

None.

Safety

No listed hazard.

Complementary Technical Systems

A-Lights S offers a list of accessories to accommodate the panel and light, including a DC charger and an AC charger, and a USB voltage converter and adapter to charge mobile devices.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

IP67 standard.

Evaluation methods

Field Trials.

Other Information

For larger projects, the A-Light S can also be supplied in kit and assembled in Solar local workshops.

Due to the frequent demand and the expected reduction in manufacturing costs due to higher volumes, the A-Light S exists in a slightly modified version for private clients: The M-Lumi.