Agriculture
January 16, 2024
Nokero N200
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Nokero Solar
Updated on January 16, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
A second generation indoor and outdoor solar lamp.
Discontinued production, but still in the market
Newer model: Nokero N233
Nokero N202: Second-generation indoor and outdoor portable solar powered light. (Originally replaced first generation model N200)
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$24.24
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Nokero distributes their products through sales partners in countries where solar lights are needed. They do not sell to the end user, but target high potential distributors in their target countries.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include d.Light S2 and d.Light S20.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Mass Produced.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
As of now, Nokero Solar and Amazon are the only publicized distributors of the product. Nokero has expressed interest in expanding the company to include direct sellers in-country.
Distributions to Date Status
Over 50,000.
Lamp type
LED
Number of light points
1
Total light output (lumens)
Low: 10 lumens, high: 25 lumens
Multiple brightness settings (yes/no)
Yes
Light duration on single charge (hr)
Low: 6 hours, high: 3 hours
Mobile charging (yes/no)
No
Power source
Solar Panel
Battery type
Nickel Metal Hydride
Peak power rating (Wp)
Unknown
Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)
Unknown
Battery nominal voltage (V)
Unknown
User replaceable battery (yes/no)
Yes
User replaceable light (yes/no)
Unknown
Design Specifications
Single bulb, compact, and portable solar powered lamp for outdoor or household use. Weather resilient and durable. 1 LED Battery: 800 mAh AA NiMH Product material: durable ABS Lamp casing: Polycarbonate Hanger material: Stainless steel Product dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 11 x 8 x 3.8 Weight (kg): .09
Technical Support
Nokero Solar offers an FAQ section on the website, as well as contact information.
Replacement Components
Batteries are replaceable. No information on lamp replacement.
Lifecycle
2 year warranty. Battery has lifespan of 1 and 1/2 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Brightness: 25 lumens (High), 10 lumens (Low) Run time: 3.5 - 7 hours 1 LEDs 2 light intensities (low, high) Globe material: Polycarbonate Product dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 11 x 8 x 3.8 Weight (kg): .09 Battery Capacity (max): 800mAh Battery operating temperature (degrees C): -20 - 55
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Unknown
Complementary Technical Systems
Unknown
Academic Research and References
Chen, W., Lemes, A., Moorthy, A., Strickland, L., Zhu, Y., 2014, Renewable Energy at the Base of the Pyramid in Haiti, Ann Arbor (MI): University of Michigan
Solanki, C.S., Mudaliar, S., 2010, Strategies to Target Rural PV Market in Developing Countries – A Perspective, 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, pp. 002392-002396
Jewell, C., 2016, Tackling energy poverty the Nokero way, Wipo Magazine
Compliance with regulations
Unknown.
Evaluation methods
It is not specified whether Nokero followed any outsourced design guidelines or protocols. They are a small independent company.
Other Information
Nokero has won the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patents for Humanity Award. Nokero has also been awarded the 2011 Core 77 Design Award for the N200, and was a finalist for the 2011 Zayed Future Energy Prize and the 2012 International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, World Design Impact Prize.
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