Solux e.V.

Solux e.V. is rated 3 out of 5 in the category philanthropy. Read and write reviews about Solux e.V.. Sustainably improving the Quality of Life by the SOLUX Solar Light Concept Objective: To improve substantially the quality of life at the level of the individual/family, specifically in off-grid rural areas of the developing world at rather modest cost! The SOLUX concept uses regenerative Solar Energy and offers Support for sustainable Development and Self-Help. Solux e.V. (www.SOLUX.org) in Taufkirchen, a German NGO develops solar concepts and supports the distribution of mobile solar lanterns in developing countries. SOLUX lanterns, the better light: • 4 hours of environmental friendly light at night • no additional consumption of resources (saving 35 L of kerosene per year) • free of emissions during use (drastic reduction of CO2) • designed for use under harsh conditions • long lifetime (> 10 years) • recyclable components • de-central at the lowest level • empowers user & strengthens self-responsibility • universally applicable as room light & as mobile lamp • new feature: charging mobile phones Type of lamps: • LED-100: the high-tech components & materials will be assembled on site (local workers + transfer of know-how). • LED-50: when the commercial distribution of lamps as a substitute to kerosene lanterns is the main objective. Solux light systems can be assembled/maintained with simple tools by trained personnel in the country of use. Sales are via local partners, often financed by micro credits. 2008, SOLUX was selected through a competition “lighting Africa”, initiated by the Worldbank, and uses the prize money for the project www.one-child-one-solarlight.org in Ghana. Approximately 80,000 solar lanterns have been delivered, and more than 60 workshops have been established in developing countries so far. In 2014 a major reorganisation took place. The NGO was terminated and all activities were passed on to Solux-Service GmbH. www.SOLUX-Service.com