Encore Player MP3

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$85.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Community

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Freeplay Energy, UNICEF

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include d.Light D180 and Azuri 10W Quad Solar Home System.

Regions

Worldwide

Manufacturing/Building Method

The radios are manufactured in China. Components include external solar panel, an 8GB SD card, aerial kit, and mobile phone charging kit, among others.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Direct sales

Distributions to Date Status

50,000+

Design Specifications

Encore Player MP3 can be powered with either a solar panel or hand-crank mechanism. The main components of the radio include the external solar panel, an 8GB SD card, aerial kit and mobile phone charging kit. SD cards can be pre-loaded with educational content for users. The radio is designed to be portable and includes a handle for carrying.

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer

Replacement Components

Battery

Lifecycle

5-10 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Designed for use in off-grid communities

Vetted Performance Status

Encore Player MP3 has been tested and certified for a number of standards, including audio and visual quality.

Safety

No known safety hazards are related to this product

Complementary Technical Systems

An external solar panel can be used to power the device

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

SGS, EN 55013, EN 55020/A11, EN 55015, EN 61547, EN 61000-3-2/A1/A2, EN 61000-3-3

Evaluation methods

Performance testing

Other Information

None