James Fraser
Flexiway Solar Solutions
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 4 888 0125
info@flexiwaysolar.com
The Solar Muscle is an all-in-one solution that replaces dangerous, toxic and expensive kerosene lamps in developing countries.
It has 2 brightness settings and units can be clicked together to form a wall of light where needed. It is weather resistant and has survived the Lighting Africa drop test (dropping 3 times from one meter onto concrete).
Due to its small size, up to 2800 units can fit in one cubic metre, saving on shipping and storage costs.
The low-self-discharge batteries make sure that a charged light will still be ready to go even after months of inactivity and storage.
Flexiway's founder James Fraser decided to address the lack of reliable lighting after visiting Tanzania after seeing kerosene related problems: poverty, health & house fires.
After testing the first generation of lights in Tanzania, feedback from users and NGO’s was used to improve the technology. The updated light is now available and is already used in over 20 countries, notably in Rwanda, Ghana & Papua New Guinea, where thousands have been distributed.
The new Solar Muscle is now even more affordable, yet lighter and stronger than the old lights. The Solar Muscle helps save on energy bills worldwide and is perfect in any location without electricity.
Locally it will often be sold for less than $10, and will be earned back within a month, out of kerosene savings. After earning back the light, 25-30% of household expenses are saved for many years to come. Flexiway Solar works with micro-finance projects as well as with charities to bring lights to those in need.
Publicly available: yes
Countries where available: Worldwide
Price range (USD): 1 to 20 USD
Available online: yes
Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: No
Dimensions: 9x9x2,5 cm
Weight: 120 grams