The GravityLight Foundation: GravityLight: Kenya Launch

GravityLight is a gravity powered off-grid lighting solution designed as a substitutes for harmful kerosene. It differs from solar products in that it can provide light at the point of power generation (and therefore does not require a battery) and is not left outdoors where it is subject to theft. This pilot, with Shell, Siemens Stiftung and the Doen Foundation providing co-funding, aims to register a local entity and sell 2000 units in Kenya and in the course test local assembly, distribution channels and partners, warranty uptake and purchase barriers for poor households. It includes a significant monitoring component to allow GravityLight foundation to assess social impact.

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