About the Product
The origami balloon folding design allows for the light to be flat packed and provides easy transport. The small opening at one end of the Product Light allows for in Puff of air to inflate the balloon into a soft cubic form, This may also be folded up again for transport when necessary.
The Product provides light for 8-10 hours after 4-5 hours of charging in direct sunlight. It has a built-in light sensor for an automatic “ON” and “OFF” function and manual shut off. It is lightweight and easily transported in a purse or pocket, and can be easily packed by the hundreds for emergency relief situations.
Economic Development: Company Name.
we realize the best weapon for change to occur in the world is
education and economic development. In order to sell the solar puff to
areas that need it the most, we are partnering with local distribution
and manufacturing centers in local regions to create jobs and vocational
training.
ADVANTAGES OF THE Product:
Flexibility. It provides more light than a kerosene lamp for task
lighting (e.g., for reading, cooking). Unlike flashlights, it allows
the user to have both hands free. It also can be used for ambient
lighting, lighting a room of up to 100 square feet or for simply walking
around.
In regions without a grid people spend up to $20-30 a month on Kerosene,
which in some cases it adds up to 30% of a households income.
Cost. Provides considerable savings over the continuous purchase of kerosene and batteries for flashlights. After the initial purchase of the Solar Puff, lighting is free for a whole year. The Solar Puff comes with a one year warranty.
Health and Safety. Kerosene-based lamps can contribute to lung disease, respiratory problems, and eye-related issues. Separate reports by the Intermediate Technology Development Group and the World Health Organization also indicate that indoor air pollution from kerosene and similar fuels used for indoor lighting and cooking cause more than 1.5 million deaths annually.
Energy Efficiency. Kerosene lamps only produce a small amount of yellowish light. Flashlights are the least efficient of all electric lights, converting as much as 95% of supplied energy into wasted heat.
Convenience. The Solar Puff is compact and easily foldable for travel. It is also durable and reliable in extreme weather conditions (e.g., will not blow out).
USES
Despite low-income levels, many families willingly spend a significant
portion of their income on kerosene fuel and other lighting devices.
Solar Puff users are able to completely replace kerosene lamps and
flashlights with this solar light. In the typical home, the Solar Puff
can be used in the early morning for chores such as cooking and tending
to farm animals. At night, it can be used for homework and for visiting
and socializing with neighbors.
For small businesses, the Product is a better source of lighting for vendors selling goods in the evening. It can also float and is waterproof, making it ideal for fishermen.
Materials Intelligence Project is working in Haiti and Nigeria for the Pilot
While governments are working to increase access to electricity, the
global population is growing faster than the rate of electrification. It
is expensive, and sometimes technically infeasible to provide
electrification to many areas.
Even when electricity does reach a village or town, potential customers may be asked to pay steep fees in order to establish service. For many households, this makes grid connection an impossible dream.