G1 Solar Power Lantern

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$22.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Renewit Solar Limited

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include d.Light S2, Sun King Eco, Sun King Pro SK-301 Solar Lantern, and Trony Sundial TSL02.

Regions

Africa, Central Asia, East Asia, Middle East, North Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass-produced in China.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Distributed directly from the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

As of 2020, over 1 million lanterns have been distributed in various markets in the Middle East and Africa.

Design Specifications

The Solar Lantern G1 consists of a solar PV module, a battery, a USB charging cable, a DC charging tip, and mobile charging tips (micro USB, Samsung, Mini USB, Nokia 2mm). The technical specifications of this product include:

• Battery: 3.7V, 4000mAh, Lithium-Ion
• Solar PV Module: 3W, Polycrystalline Silicon
• Lighting Colour Characteristics: CRI 86
• CCT "Cool" (5000 - 7000K)
• Lumen Maintenance: 100% of the original output remains after 2,000 hours run time

Additionally, the system includes both high/low light modes and ceiling and floor hanging light features.

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Available from the manufacturer

Lifecycle

Battery Lifetime: 5 Years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer claims that this product is capable of delivering up to 20 hours of light.

Vetted Performance Status

Lighting Global has vetted the following quality specifications:

• Truth in Advertising
• Lumen Maintenance
• Battery Composition, Battery Protection, Battery Durability.
• Physical Ingress Protection
• Water Ingress Protection
• Drop Test
• Soldering and Electronics Workmanship
• Mechanical Durability
• Minimum Warranty Terms
• Performance Reporting
• Circuit and Overload Protection
• Hazardous Substances Ban
• Battery Protection
• Battery Durability
• PV Overvoltage Protection
• Miswiring Protection

Safety

Users must follow proper electrical installation and control guidelines.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

This product complies with the Lighting Global Quality Standards.

Evaluation methods

This product has been tested according to the Quality Test Method stipulated in the IEC 62257 – 9 -5 Standard.

Other Information

The company Renewit Solar Solutions also offers phone chargers, solar home systems, large kW solar systems, and solar Kiosk retail solutions.

Read more on the Quality Test Method stipulated in the IEC 62257 – 9 -5 Standard