Nokero N202

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$24.24

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Nokero distributes their products through sales partners in countries where solar lights are needed. They do not sell to the end user, but target high potential distributors in their target countries.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include d.Light S2 and d.Light S20.

Countries

India, Kenya, Liberia

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass Produced.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

As of now, Nokero Solar and Amazon are the only publicized distributors of the product. Nokero has expressed interest in expanding the company to include direct sellers in-country.

Distributions to Date Status

Over 50,000.

Design Specifications

Single bulb, compact, and portable solar powered lamp for outdoor or household use. Weather resilient and durable.

1 LED Battery: 800 mAh AA NiMH Product material: durable ABS Lamp casing: Polycarbonate Hanger material: Stainless steel

Product dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 11 x 8 x 3.8 Weight (kg): .09

Technical Support

Nokero Solar offers an FAQ section on the website, as well as contact information.

Replacement Components

Batteries are replaceable. No information on lamp replacement.

Lifecycle

2 year warranty. Battery has lifespan of 1 and 1/2 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Brightness: 25 lumens (High), 10 lumens (Low) Run time: 3.5 - 7 hours 1 LEDs 2 light intensities (low, high) Globe material: Polycarbonate Product dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 11 x 8 x 3.8 Weight (kg): .09

Battery Capacity (max): 800mAh Battery operating temperature (degrees C): -20 - 55

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Unknown

Complementary Technical Systems

Unknown

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown.

Evaluation methods

It is not specified whether Nokero followed any outsourced design guidelines or protocols. They are a small independent company.

Other Information

Nokero has won the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patents for Humanity Award.

Nokero has also been awarded the 2011 Core 77 Design Award for the N200, and was a finalist for the 2011 Zayed Future Energy Prize and the 2012 International Council of Societies of Industrial Design, World Design Impact Prize.