Agriculture
November 7, 2018
Updated on September 14, 2019
·Created on November 29, 2018
A Solar Home System with a 6.3W solar panel, 4 LED lights and a mobile charging capability.
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.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$150.00
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
BioLite and they have partnerships with One Acre Fund, Juhudi Kilimo, Africell, Finca, Gogla and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Designed in the US and manufactured in China Interview with Manufacturer
Intellectural Property Type
Trademarked
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
Technical Support
The product has a one year warranty. Contact BioLite SolarHome 620 Technical Team for assistance.
Replacement Components
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
None.
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.
Other Information
None.
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