APPROPRIATE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (ASETs)
A technological revolution is underway, focusing on the design and marketing of cheap, durable products that meet the basic needs of those living in the developing world. These sustainable products range from affordable solar lights to emissions-reducing cookstoves to crank-powered radios.
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TECHNOLOGY
Sun King - Greenlight Planet
www.greenlightplanet.com
BoGo Solar Flashlight
www.bogolight.com
ToughStuff Products
www.toughstuffonline.com
D-Light Design
www.dlightdesign.com
Eton Corporation
www.etoncorp.com
Envirofit Cookstoves
www.envirofitcookstoves.org
ORGANIZATIONS
Solar Aid
www.solar-aid.org
Power Mundo
www.powermundo.com
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)
www.self.org/
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC)
www.laptop.org
FEATURE - GREENLIGHT PLANET
SUN KING LANTERN
Greenlight Planet is combining cutting-edge technology with innovative distribution networks to commercialize low-power LED lanterns (see www.greenlightplanet.com). The new Sun King lights are bright, long-lasting, and practical. More importantly, they are affordable enough that villagers can immediately purchased them in cash, meaning the technology can profitably scale to help hundreds of millions.
The Sun King sets the gold standard with its state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack, which is built to last for years. In addition, Sun King uses high-efficiency light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that do not fuse or require replacement. From its water-sealed, nearly unbreakable polycarbonate shell, to its industrial-grade glass-laminated solar panel, to its durable steel stand, the Sun King leads the way for durability in tough environments.