kiran by d.light

d.light has designed the world’s most affordable solar lantern which will available on market shortly. the kiran solar lantern is designed specifically for families living in developing countries who do not have access to a reliable source of electricity. their design is based on hundreds of hours of research the company performed in rural india. the end result is a lamp which provides up to 8 hours of bright light after a single day’s charge. kiran is durable and weather resistant, and has a low price point of 10USD, making it affordable for low-income families throughout the developing world. d.light’s hope is that kiran will replace kerosene lanterns on a broader scale.

the solar panel is embedded in the top of the lantern

a young boy studies by the light of the kiran solar lantern

kerosene vs. kiran