Kingo Light

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Kingo Energy uses a joint-venture partnership strategy with 1,902 distributors.

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is mass produced in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product directly from manufacturer and pay for energy use ("pay-as-you-go") by the hour, day, week or month at their local stores.

Distributions to Date Status

Approximately 58,882 units installed as of 2018.

Design Specifications

The Kingo Light consists of a polycrystalline solar panel for generation, a NCA lithium ion battery for storage and 3 LED bulbs. Specifications:

• 1 - 18 V & 15 W solar panel
• 1 - 10.8 V & 6.3 Ah battery
• 3 - 1 W & 12 V LED bulbs
• Dimensions: 5.5x3.7x7.7 in
• Weight: 1.9 lbs

Technical Support

Provided at no cost by manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Users must contact manufacturers in case a component needs replacement.

Lifecycle

Unknown.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Manufacturers specify an impact on the following human development indicators: financial savings, productivity, education, health and safety, connectivity and happiness.  

Vetted Performance Status

A survey conducted by PROPARCO, one of Kingo's investors, identified that the product is helping families to improve their savings and education. A mother interviewed in a community located Caserio El Limon, Guatemala, said that with Kingo's PAYGO system her family is saving 25% on monthly expenses and has 5 hours of light at night per day, allowing her children to study at night.

Safety

If pressure is applied on the photovoltaic panel by sitting or stepping on it, the device might break and cause bodily injury or electrical shock. Precaution must be taken regarding electrical contacts or wiring, the person handling them must use adequate safety gear. To avoid electrical shock, the photovoltaic panel must be earth grounded. A minor risk of burns exists due to the heating of the photovoltaic panel's surface by the sun.

Complementary Technical Systems

Kingo Energy offers eight add-on products that can upgrade the Energy Kit, like a DVD player, laptop, radio, TV, refrigerator, tablet and others.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown.

Other Information

Kingo Energy also offers another PAYGO system called Kingo TV.