With a recommended retail price of under USD$8, the product combines d.lights high quality with extreme affordability, making it an excellent value for off-grid families. Designed as a bright, safe, and reliable study light, the d.light S1 is expected to support the aspirations of millions of young people in emerging markets.
d.light is on the leading edge of providing affordable, life-changing solar solutions for off-grid families around the world, said d.light CEO Donn Tice. The d.light S1 makes bright and clean solar lighting accessible for base-of-the-pyramid households who want a better life for themselves and a better future for their children.
The d.light S1 provides four hours of bright light from one full day of solar charging. The adjustable handle allows the product to easily orient toward the sun during the day and to focus its light at night, making it the perfect solution for studying. The d.light S1 is extremely durable and able to withstand rugged weather conditions and high impact.
The d.light S1 addresses a top priority of our customers: their childrens education, said d.light Chief Customer Officer Sam Goldman. We believe this product will empower young people in developing countries to pursue their dreams.
Independent research and d.light field research demonstrate that access to bright solar light significantly improves educational outcomes for children. In Sudan, the World Bank found that pass rates doubled, from 57 percent to 97 percent, after students used solar lighting for one year. In a d.light pilot in India, 100 percent of 275 students surveyed said they regularly studied with the d.light S1, and all of them experienced benefits including increased productivity, cleaner air inside the home, and reduced risk of fire.
The d.light S1 is now available for order worldwide. Distributors in India and Africa should contact the appropriate d.light field office; other distributors should contact d.lights International Sales team in Hong Kong.
d.lights solar lighting product line currently includes the d.light S250, a premium solar lantern and mobile charger and the d.light S10, an all-in-one solar lantern.
