Nokero N202

Product Description

Discontinued production, but still in the market

Nokero N202: Second generation indoor and outdoor portable solar powered light. (Originally replaced first generation model N200)

Market Suggested Retail Price

$24.24

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

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.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Mass Produced.

Intellectural Property Type

Other

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

Chen, W., Lemes, A., Moorthy, A., Strickland, L., Zhu, Y., Renewable Energy at the Base of the Pyramid in Haiti [Internet]. Ann Arbor (MI): University of Michigan; 2014 Apr 22 [cited 2015 Jun 10].

Solanki, C.S., Mudaliar, S., Strategies to Target Rural PV Market in Developing Countries – A Perspective. PVSC. 2010 Jun 20-25;35:2392-2396.

Compliance with regulations

Unknown.

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.