Kerosene lamps are a source of many problems in third world countries and the Infinite Light hopes to step in as a safer alternative. Taking open flames out of homes made out of canvas, straw, wood and other flammable materials, the Infinite Light provides a helpful glow to work or live by once the sun sets.
Designed by Dr. Hakan Gürsu of Designnobis, a studio based in Ankara, Turkey, the Infinite Light is particularly helpful as it doesn't require electricity to work. Since many of these homes lack electricity, that is a huge must. Instead, the Infinite Light harnesses the energy of the sun through "a ready-to-use flexible solar panel and battery system that can be placed directly in discarded plastic bottles," according to Yanko Design.
Kerosene-Replacement Lamps
Infinite Light by Dr. Hakan Gursu is Powered by Solar Energy
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Lighting - Opportunities exist for businesses to create more solar-powered lighting solutions for third world countries lacking electricity.
2. Kerosene-free Alternatives - Innovations in kerosene-free lighting solutions have the potential to disrupt the traditional kerosene lamp market in third world countries.
3. Flexible Solar Panels - The development of more efficient and affordable flexible solar panels can increase the accessibility of solar-powered lighting solutions in third world countries.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies can explore solar-powered lighting solutions to bring clean and affordable energy to third world countries.
2. Sustainable Design - Design firms focusing on sustainable design can create innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions for third world countries.
3. Social Entrepreneurship - Social entrepreneurs can launch for-profit or non-profit businesses that focus on providing kerosene-free lighting solutions to improve the quality of life for those living in third world countries.