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SONNENGLAS Generation 6 - Solar Powered LED Light, Sonnenglas GmbH | International Design Awards Winners

SONNENGLAS Generation 6 - Solar Powered LED Light

CompanySonnenglas GmbH

Lead DesignersLorenzo Scazziga, Stefan Neubig

Design TeamLorenzo Scazziga, Stefan Neubig, Jakob Schmidt

Project LocationSouth Africa

Prize(s)Silver in Illumination / Energy Saving Lighting, Silver in Home Interior Products / Lighting, Silver in Design For Society / Designs for Social Impact

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Entry Description

SONNENGLAS Gen6 is a portable off-the-grid light for people who live without reliable access to electricity. It replaces widely used harmful kerosene lamps and candles in Africa and is a safer, more sustainable and more economic alternative. Its modular design allows for a wide range of use cases, from being used as a study lantern for children to being used as a mobile torch that fits into one's pocket. Guided by sustainability, simplicity and aesthetics it make solar technology accessible, engaging and also playful. It is manufactured in Africa in our own Fair Trade job creation project.