One Degree Solar (company)
One Degree Solar is a for-profit company that designs, manufactures, and distributes solar powered devices across Africa. Products include solar batteries, solar lamps, and low wattage LED bulbs.[1]
The company has partnered with Kiva Loans to allow customers in Kenya and other countries access to these solar devices.[2]
Coca-Cola has partnered with One Degree Solar.[3] The company has also received a grant from the World bank.[4]
Products[edit]
Products by One Degree Solar include the Brightbox Plus and Bright1 lamp.[5]
Brightbox Plus[edit]
The Brightbox Plus is used for powering electrical devices that includes a 10W solar panel. This can be used to power up to four lightbulbs at a time or used to charge phones, radios, tablets, and other devices. Brightbox sells for under $80.[6]
The Brightbox Plus contains a Lithium-ion battery whereas the original Brightbox contained an alkaline battery and has been phased out. The battery can power up to 4 150 Lumen LED Bulb for up to 14 hours on full charge. The battery is weather-proof and contains an aluminum handle.
Bright1 Lamp[edit]
The Bright1 Lamp is solar powered task lamp with an LED light, integrated solar panel, and a five years product lifetime. The battery can power about 10 hours at 25 Lumens on full charge and about 6 hours at 40 Lumens. The lamp has a charge indicator and aluminum handle and is water resistant.
References[edit]
- ↑ "One Degree Solar". onedegreesolar.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- ↑ "Where Kiva works | Kiva". Kiva. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- ↑ "Why Coke Is Bringing Solar Power To Rural Kenya". Co.Exist. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- ↑ Kenya, Coastweek. "Coastweek - The most from the coast". www.coastweek.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- ↑ "One Degree Solar". onedegreesolar.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
- ↑ "Why Coke Is Bringing Solar Power To Rural Kenya". Co.Exist. 2013-06-04. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
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