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Meanwhile a huge amount of different solar lamps is introduced to the market. Number of new models increases almost daily. Therefore, it is difficult to find an adequate solar lamp regarding type and [[Quality of PicoPV systems|quality]].
 
  
Today, there is no common typology of lamps yet, but few insititutions refer to the following definitions:  
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= Overview<br/> =
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Meanwhile a huge amount of different solar lamps is introduced to the market. Number of new models increases almost daily. Therefore, it is difficult to find an adequate solar lamp regarding type and [[Quality of PicoPV Systems|quality]].
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= Lamp Types<br/> =
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Today, there is no common typology of lamps yet, but few insititutions refer to the following definitions:
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=== Mini Reading Lamps / Task Lamps<br/> ===
  
*'''Mini reading lamps /&nbsp;Task lamps.''' They exist in a variety of size and light output intensity. Mainly they are used for special tasks, such as reading or weaving. Solar Energy Foundation estimates, that most of these lamps available, are not able to replace kerosene lamps due to their minimal brighness.<ref name="SEF">Solar Energy Foundation. 2010. Sun Connect. Check list solar lamps.</ref>
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*'''Flashlights /&nbsp;Torches.&nbsp; '''Torches have directional, focused light.<ref name="LightingAfrica">Lighting Africa. 2010. Solar Lighting for the Base of the Pyramid - Overview of an Emerging Market -</ref> They are portable and often have an integrated solar module.&nbsp; Solar Energ Foundation deny a replacement of kerosene lamps for torches as well because of minimal brightness and construction: Furthermore, they do not recommend integrated solar modules, because the module is not large enough to gain enough capacity and the battery is likely to be damaged, when placed outside by the sun, dust or rain. Additionally theft may be encouraged. <ref name="SEF" /><br>
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*'''''Lanterns'''''<b>.</b> Having a similar outward appearance as kerosene lamps<ref name="LightingAfrica" />, they give light in various directions.&nbsp;<ref name="SEF" />They are portable or stationary.
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| [[File:Solartischlampe.jpg|left|132px|Solartischlampe.jpg|alt=Solartischlampe.jpg]]They exist in a variety of size and light output intensity. Mainly they are used for special tasks, such as reading or weaving. Solar Energy Foundation estimates, that most of these lamps available, are not able to replace kerosene lamps due to their minimal brighness.
*'''Mulitfunctional devices.''' As well portable or stationary available multifunctional devices can be distinguished from other lamps by their additional features, such as a mobile charger. They provide either one directional or multi-directional light. <ref name="LightingAfrica" />
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*'''Micro-&nbsp;Solar Home Systems. '''Micro SHS&nbsp;are only limited portable. They can charge one to three lamps and other applications, such as mobile phones, radios,<ref name="LightingAfrica" /> and in the future probably TVs as well.<ref name="SEF" />
 
  
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| [[File:Solartaschenlampe.jpg|left|border|200px|Solartaschenlampe.jpg]]<br/>Torches have directional, focused light. They are portable and often have an integrated solar module. Solar Energy Foundation deny a replacement of kerosene lamps for torches as well because of minimal brightness and construction: Furthermore, they do not recommend integrated solar modules, because the module is not large enough to gain enough capacity and the battery is likely to be damaged, when placed outside by the sun, dust or rain. Additionally theft may be encouraged.
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| [[File:Solarlampe.jpg|left|Solarlampe.jpg|alt=Solarlampe.jpg]]Lanterns give light in various directions. They are portable or stationary.
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| [[File:Solarlampe Handy gruen klein.jpg|left|Solarlampe Handy gruen klein.jpg|alt=Solarlampe Handy gruen klein.jpg]]As well portable or stationary available multifunctional devices can be distinguished from other lamps by their additional features, such as a mobile charger. They provide either one directional or multi-directional light.
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=== Micro- Solar Home Systems<br/> ===
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| [[File:SSHS.jpg|left|316px|SSHS.jpg|alt=SSHS.jpg]]Micro SHS are only limited portable. They can supply one to three lamps and other applications, such as mobile phones, radios, and in the future probably TVs as well.
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= Further Information =
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*[[:Category:PicoPV|All articles categoriesed with PicoPV on energypedia]]
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 25 March 2022

Overview

Meanwhile a huge amount of different solar lamps is introduced to the market. Number of new models increases almost daily. Therefore, it is difficult to find an adequate solar lamp regarding type and quality.

Lamp Types

Today, there is no common typology of lamps yet, but few insititutions refer to the following definitions:

Mini Reading Lamps / Task Lamps

Solartischlampe.jpg
They exist in a variety of size and light output intensity. Mainly they are used for special tasks, such as reading or weaving. Solar Energy Foundation estimates, that most of these lamps available, are not able to replace kerosene lamps due to their minimal brighness.

Flashlights / Torches

Solartaschenlampe.jpg

Torches have directional, focused light. They are portable and often have an integrated solar module. Solar Energy Foundation deny a replacement of kerosene lamps for torches as well because of minimal brightness and construction: Furthermore, they do not recommend integrated solar modules, because the module is not large enough to gain enough capacity and the battery is likely to be damaged, when placed outside by the sun, dust or rain. Additionally theft may be encouraged.



Lanterns

Solarlampe.jpg
Lanterns give light in various directions. They are portable or stationary.


Mulitfunctional Devices

Solarlampe Handy gruen klein.jpg
As well portable or stationary available multifunctional devices can be distinguished from other lamps by their additional features, such as a mobile charger. They provide either one directional or multi-directional light.



Micro- Solar Home Systems

SSHS.jpg
Micro SHS are only limited portable. They can supply one to three lamps and other applications, such as mobile phones, radios, and in the future probably TVs as well.



Further Information

References