A young South African designer Michael Suttner has launched a new solar LED light aimed at improving the lives of those in the developing world, according to a recent Gizmag article. The product is targeting low income families in particular.
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Lightie by South African designer Michael Suttner. (Image courtesy of Lightie) |
Using a simple soda bottle, the LED light is attached to the bottle cap, which consists of a CIGS photovoltaic panel and rechargeable batteries. After charging up in the sun for seven to eight hours, the 120-lumen light can run for eight hours under full brightness, or 40 hours on dimmer settings.
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Lightie by South African designer Michael Suttner. (Image courtesy of Lightie) |
Suttener is in preliminary talks with Coca Cola to deliver the light to those in need.
