Nokero N233

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$19.99

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Nokero Solar and Amazon are currently the only large distributors of the product.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include d.Light S30.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass Produced by Nokero.

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

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.

Distributions to Date Status

500,000 Nokero products sold as of January 1, 2016. Unknown how many N233 models have been sold.

Design Specifications

Single bulb, compact, and portable solar powered lamp for outdoor or household use. Weather resilient and durable. 1 LED Battery: 500 mAH LiFePO4 Product material: ABS Lamp casing: Polycarbonate Hanger material: Stainless steel Product dimensions (cm) (LxWxH): 11.4 x 8.3 x 3.8 Weight (kg): 0.09

Product Schematics

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

Rechargeable battery expected to last up to 5 years.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Brightness: 25 lumens (High), 10 lumens (Low) Run time: 6 hours (high), 15 hours (low) 2 light intensities (low, high) Charge time: 6-8 hours in the sun Battery Capacity (max): 500mAh

Vetted Performance Status

Nokero N233 lamp was tested according to the Quality Test Method stipulated in the latest edition of IEC 62257-9-52 and complied with the Lighting Global Quality Standards.

Safety

Users must take appropriate precautions when using electrical devices.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Nokero N233 lamp was tested according to the Quality Test Method stipulated in the latest edition of IEC 62257-9-52 and complied with the Lighting Global Quality Standards.

Evaluation methods

Test were carried out at the Shenzen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection. Details on the testing requirements are provided in the Lighting Global Quality Standards The design builds on insights gleaned from previous versions of the lamp – the N200 and N202.

Other Information

Informational video about N233 model. 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.