Solar Lantern (CFL/LED)

Solar Lantern is a simple application of solar photovoltaic technology, which has found good acceptance in rural area where the power supply is irregular and scarce. Even in the urban areas people prefer a solar lantern as an alternative during power cut because of its simple mechanism.
Solar Lantern is a portable light source which gives an omni directional light. Solar Lantern designed in the form of a traditional lantern and uses CFL/LED as the light source. Sealed maintenance battery is charge with solar
photovoltaic module when exposed to sunlight, which supplies power to the CFL/LED whenever required.

Major components: Solar Photovoltaic module, Battery, CFL/LED, Charge Controller & Control Kit.

Advantages

• Saves Energy
• Maintenance Free
• Improves Literacy rate
• Extends the working day in rural areas
• Improves Health Issues
• Portability & Mobility
• Stems Urban Migration
• Smoke free lamps- Improves family’s health

Applications

• Useful for cooking at night
• Can be used for sanitation purpose
• Useful at agricultural land during night
• Useful for students, can study even after sunset
• Solar electricity helps to promote local enterprises like small shops & village markets for lighting in the evening