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January 14, 2024
Solectric 15
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Orb Energy
Updated on January 14, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
Solar home system available in India and Kenya.
Solectric 30 is a solar home system for powering lights and charging devices, developed by Orb Energy in Bangalore, India with additional operations in Kenya.
Target SDGs
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Market Suggested Retail Price
$134.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Orb Energy operates through its network of branches across India. More than 100 direct-run and franchised branches exist in 5 states in rural India: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Bright Box 2.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The Solectric 30 is mass produced by Orb Energy.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Sold in India through Orb's channel partners, as well as through an extensive network of direct-run and franchise branches. Orb has over 100 branches in 5 states of India: Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Description of power outputs
Unknown
Description of light points
4 LEDs
Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)
Unknown
Peak power rating (Wp)
10 Wp
Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)
3000 mAh
Nominal battery voltage (V)
12.8 V
Battery type
Lithium Iron Phosphate
User replaceable battery (yes/no)
Yes
Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)
Unknown
Payment structure
Unknown
Mobile service required (yes/no)
Unknown
Design Specifications
The Solectric 30 is a solar home system that contains various components for lighting and charging devices. Components consist of four 1.5 W LED lights, a 10 W Amorphous solar panel for power, and a 12.8 V 3 Ah lithium battery for storage. There is also a console unit and dimmer switches for controlling light output, and an electronic display for battery charge state. In addition, the product has a mobile charging adapter set, USB port, and an optional grid charger for additional input and output options.
Technical Support
Orb offers preventative maintenance visits during the first year of ownership to ensure the system is working optimally. Customers may also buy an annual maintenance contract of up to 4 years (5 years total of preventative maintenance available with the free 1 year preventative maintenance).
Replacement Components
Can be obtained from Orb Energy network partners.
Lifecycle
Free 1 year warranty, with optional additional warranty up to 4 years for purchase.Immediate after sales service to rectify a fault if need be. Orb will organize free preventative maintenance visits in the first year to ensure the system is working optimally. Annual maintenance contracts are also available at the time of purchase, the first year is free.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specified performance targets include: portable and lightweight, adjustable brightness, durable battery life, and simple self-installation.
Vetted Performance Status
Lighting Global verified three quality standards. First, truth in advertising, or accurate labeling (e.g., rated run time, battery capacity, PV power) was verified. Next lumen maintenance was verified; the Solectric 30 maintained 98% of initial brightness maintained over 2000 hours of operation. Finally, quality was verified; the Solectric 30 passed basic durability and quality checks.
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
Plug and Play accessories are available. An "upgrade kit" can scale a Solectric 15 (5 watt, 2 light system) to a Solectric 30 (10 watt, 4 light system). Where a grid is available, customers can purchase a grid charger.
Academic Research and References
No academic references.
Contact Us to Find a Solar Supplier near You – Orb Energy. n.d. Orb Energy – a Leading Provider of Solar Energy Solutions in India | Rooftop Solar.
Previously Certified Products. n.d. VeraSol.
Lighting Global. 2018. Solar Home System Kit Quality Standards, Version 2.5. Lighting Global.
Solar Energy Press Release | News and Events | Orb Energy. n.d. Orb Energy – a Leading Provider of Solar Energy Solutions in India | Rooftop Solar.
Orb Energy Releases New Multi-Room Plug-And-Play System. Lighting Global. 2014. March 20, 2014.
IEC TS 62257-9-5:2018 | IEC Webstore. n.d. webstore.iec.ch.
MIT D-Lab. n.d. MIT D-Lab Solar Lighting Product Comparison – Full. www.shuraako.org. Cambridge, MA, USA: MIT D-Lab.
Compliance with regulations
The product is Lighting Global certified and verified for recommended meeting Performance Targets and Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards.
Evaluation methods
Lighting Global evaluated Solectric 30 using the Lighting Global Quality Test Method (LG-QTM), full test method to verify comprehensive product performance. Evaluation elements: Truth in Advertising (Accurate Labeling e.g., rated run time, battery capacity, PV power), Lumen Maintenance (At least 70% of initial brightness maintained over 2000 hours of operation), Quality (basic durability and quality checks)
Other Information
Unknown
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