Solar Powered Nokero Light Bulbs Give Hope to Impoverished Areas
It's official. The "world's only solar-powered light bulb" has been invented! Or at least, that's what the company that makes it, Nokero, claims.
Designed for use in impoverished countries where electricity is intermittent or even non-existent, the N100 is a heavy duty light bulb made from durable plastic, five LEDs, four solar cell panels, and a nickel metal hydride battery. It can last for up to two hours if left in the sun all day, and when fully charged can provide four hours of illumination. As you'd expect, it's rainproof and designed to survive the roughest of conditions.
Based in Hong Kong, Nokero is offering the N100 at $15 a pop individually, but bulk orders could bring the price down to $6. From what can be gathered from the video below and their name, it seems that Nokero puts a strong emphasis on eliminating the need to use kerosene for light, which is dangerous, polluting, and considerably more expensive than their product. Check out the promotional video below for more information, or the source link to check out their site.
Source: Engadget, Nokero
