Biolite Solar Home 620

Market Suggested Retail Price

$150.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

BioLite and they have partnerships with One Acre Fund, Juhudi Kilimo, Africell, Finca, Gogla and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Designed in the US and manufactured in China ^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

BioLite has a permanent establishment in East Africa with 35 full-time staff. Distribution is also done by their partners. Customers can purchase the Biolite SolarHome 620 directly from the distributors in East Africa.

Distributions to Date Status

40,000 Units have been distributed ^{Interview with Manufacturer}

Design Specifications

Design:

1. 6W Solar Panel
2. Wall Mounted control box.
3. Hanging Light x 2
4. Motion Sensor Light

Technical Support

The product has a one year warranty. Contact BioLite SolarHome 620 Technical Team for assistance.

Replacement Components

Available from the Manufacturer.

Lifecycle

3 to 5 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Lighting Global vetted the following parameters: 1. Truth in Advertising 2. Lumen Maintenance 3. AC-DC Charger Safety 4. Battery Composition, Battery Protection, Battery Durability. 5. Physical Ingress Protection 6. Water Ingress Protection 7. Drop Test 8. Soldering and Electronics Workmanship 9. Mechanical Durability 10. Minimum Warranty Terms 11. Performance Reporting  

Safety

Follow proper electrical installation and control guidelines.

Complementary Technical Systems

BioLite also offers cook stoves, solar panels. batteries and solar lamps.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Biolite Solar Home 620 has complied with the Lighting Global Quality Standards, and has been tested according to the Quality Test Method stipulated in the IEC 62257 - 9 -5 Standard.

Other Information

None.