Agriculture
September 21, 2020
Updated on September 14, 2019
·Created on October 4, 2018
The Kingo is a pay-as-you-go solar home system that includes a power source, a solar panel, three bulbs and connections to connect electrical appliances.
The Kingo Light is a pay-as-you-go solar home system developed by Kingo Energy. The system consists of a power source that is charged through a solar panel, three bulbs, and connections to connect electrical appliances.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Kingo Energy uses a joint-venture partnership strategy with 1,902 distributors.
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass produced in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademarked
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product directly from manufacturer and pay for energy use ("pay-as-you-go") by the hour, day, week or month at their local stores.
Distributions to Date Status
Approximately 58,882 units installed as of 2018.
Description of power outputs
1 USB
Description of light points
3 LEDs
Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)
Unknown
Peak power rating (Wp)
15 Wp
Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)
6,300 mAh
Nominal battery voltage (V)
10.8 V
Battery type
Lithium ion
User replaceable battery (yes/no)
No
Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)
Yes
Payment structure
Pay-as-you-go
Mobile service required (yes/no)
No
Design Specifications
The Kingo Light consists of a polycrystalline solar panel for generation, a NCA lithium ion battery for storage and 3 LED bulbs. Specifications:
Technical Support
Provided at no cost by manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Users must contact manufacturers in case a component needs replacement.
Lifecycle
Unknown.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Manufacturers specify an impact on the following human development indicators: financial savings, productivity, education, health and safety, connectivity and happiness.
Vetted Performance Status
A survey conducted by PROPARCO, one of Kingo's investors, identified that the product is helping families to improve their savings and education. A mother interviewed in a community located Caserio El Limon, Guatemala, said that with Kingo's PAYGO system her family is saving 25% on monthly expenses and has 5 hours of light at night per day, allowing her children to study at night.
Safety
If pressure is applied on the photovoltaic panel by sitting or stepping on it, the device might break and cause bodily injury or electrical shock. Precaution must be taken regarding electrical contacts or wiring, the person handling them must use adequate safety gear. To avoid electrical shock, the photovoltaic panel must be earth grounded. A minor risk of burns exists due to the heating of the photovoltaic panel's surface by the sun.
Complementary Technical Systems
Kingo Energy offers eight add-on products that can upgrade the Energy Kit, like a DVD player, laptop, radio, TV, refrigerator, tablet and others.
Academic Research and References
Srikanth, S. (2016). A Communication Protocol for Nanogrids and its Application in Off-Grid Rural Areas of Developing Countries [thesis]. University of South Florida.
Compliance with regulations
Unknown.
Other Information
Kingo Energy also offers another PAYGO system called Kingo TV.
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