Updated on December 31, 2023

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Created on November 29, 2018

Biolite Solar Home 620

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A Solar Home System with a 6.3W solar panel, 4 LED lights and a mobile charging capability.

Developed By
  1. BioLite
Tested By
  • Lighting Global
Content Partners
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Product Description

Biolite SolarHome 620 is a pay – as – you – go (PAYGo) Solar Home System that has a 6.3 W solar panel, a 3400mAh rechargeable battery, a wall mounted control box and four LED lights – One motion sensor light, one backlit LED on the control box and two hanging lights. The wall mounted control box has a backlit LED screen, radio, monitors the sun intake, two USB ports for phone charging and has an MP3 player. It is perfect for vans, sheds and as as back-up when there is a power outage.

Target SDGs

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SDG 1: No Poverty

Market Suggested Retail Price

$150.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

BioLite and they have partnerships with One Acre Fund, Juhudi Kilimo, Africell, Finca, Gogla and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.

Competitive Landscape

Manufacturing/Building Method

Designed in the US and manufactured in China Interview with Manufacturer

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

BioLite has a permanent establishment in East Africa with 35 full-time staff. Distribution is also done by their partners. Customers can purchase the Biolite SolarHome 620 directly from the distributors in East Africa.

Distributions to Date Status

40,000 Units have been distributed Interview with Manufacturer

Description of power outputs

1 mobile phone charger

Description of light points

3 LEDs

Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)

Unknown

Peak power rating (Wp)

6.3 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

3,400 mAh

Nominal battery voltage (V)

6.5 V

Battery type

Lithium Iron Phosphate

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

No

Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)

No

Payment structure

Pay-as-you-go

Mobile service required (yes/no)

No

Design Specifications

Design:

  1. 6W Solar Panel
  2. Wall Mounted control box.
  3. Hanging Light x 2
  4. Motion Sensor Light
 

Product Schematics

Technical Support

The product has a one year warranty. Contact BioLite SolarHome 620 Technical Team for assistance

Replacement Components

Available from the Manufacturer.

Lifecycle

3 to 5 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Lighting Global vetted the following parameters: 1. Truth in Advertising 2. Lumen Maintenance 3. AC-DC Charger Safety 4. Battery Composition, Battery Protection, Battery Durability. 5. Physical Ingress Protection 6. Water Ingress Protection 7. Drop Test 8. Soldering and Electronics Workmanship 9. Mechanical Durability 10. Minimum Warranty Terms 11. Performance Reporting

Safety

Follow proper electrical installation and control guidelines.

Complementary Technical Systems

BioLite also offers cook stoves, solar panels. batteries and solar lamps.

Academic Research and References

2017, “Product testing verifaction solar home 620“, Lighting Global

Compliance with regulations

Biolite Solar Home 620 has complied with the Lighting Global Quality Standards, and has been tested according to the Quality Test Method stipulated in the IEC 62257 - 9 -5 Standard.

Evaluation methods

Quality Test Method stipulated in the IEC 62257 – 9 -5 Standard

Other Information

 

BioLite SolarHome 620 Contact

IEC 62257 – 9 -5 Standard

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