Homaya SHSO2

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$135.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Community, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Schneider Electric has an outreach program called Access to Energy, through which they partner with micro-financing institutions, local stakeholders and residents.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Mobisol Solar Home System and M-KOPA IV Solar Home System.

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is mass-produced. Schneider Electric Industries has 207 factories in 44 countries.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

Directly from the manufacturer and from its international distributors.

Distributions to Date Status

Exact number unknown. However, as of 2017, Schneider Electric Industries had provided energy access to 4.2 million households through their solutions and programs like the Homaya SHSO2.

Design Specifications

Specifications:

• 1 - Polycrystalline silicon solar panel
• 1 - Lithium iron phosphate battery
• 4 - Light points (2 portable and 2 fixed)
• 3 - USB ports

Product Schematics

Technical Support

May be provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Available. Customers must contact the manufacturer.

Lifecycle

Exact lifetime of the entire solar home system unknown. However, the battery has a 5 year lifetime and the product has a 2 year warranty.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Manufacturers specify that the Homaya SHSO2 following benefits reliable, long life & safe battery (inbuilt with the latest, clean and green Lithium Ferro Phosphate technology with 5 years battery life), portable solution (portable lamps with lithium battery and Power box with inbuilt torch), charges 3 mobiles or radio same time (3 USB charging ports provided to charge standard and smart phones or radio), and additonal Solar panel compatibility (provision to connect additional solar panel for quick charging during cloudy days).

Vetted Performance Status

Lightning Global verified the following quality standards categories: truth in advertising, lumen maintenance, battery composition, protection and durability, physical ingress protection, water ingress protection, soldering and electronics workmanship, mechanical durability, minimum warranty terms and performance reporting.

Safety

If pressure is applied on the photovoltaic panel by sitting or stepping on it, the device might break and cause bodily injury or electrical shock. Precaution must be taken regarding electrical contacts or wiring, the person handling them must use adequate safety gear To avoid electrical shock, the photovoltaic panel must be earth grounded. A minor risk of burns exists due to the heating of the photovoltaic panel's surface by the sun.

Complementary Technical Systems

An additional solar panel can be added as well as other electronic appliances like a radio.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Complies with IEC 62257-9-5, SONCAP, LM79, LM80 and IDCOL.

Evaluation methods

Tested according to IEC/TS 62257-9-5 by Lighting Global.

Other Information

Schneider Electric offers other energy solutions like Solar Homaya Hybrid Home System 850 & 1500, Homaya SHSO1, Homaya USB charging station and Solar Home System components. The company also offers other solutions in the residential and industrial automation and control sectors.