# Kerosene-Replacement Lamps Infinite Light by Dr. Hakan Gursu is Powered by Solar Energy By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/06/25/enlightening-light/) & [designnobis](http://designnobis.com/) Kerosene lamps are a source of many problems in third world countries and the [Infinite Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-machine-olto) hopes to step in as a safer alternative. Taking [open flames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula) and battery system that can be placed directly in discarded plastic bottles," according to Yanko Design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar-powered Lighting:** Opportunities exist for businesses to create more solar-powered lighting solutions for third world countries lacking electricity. - **Kerosene-free Alternatives:** Innovations in kerosene-free lighting solutions have the potential to disrupt the traditional kerosene lamp market in third world countries. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can explore solar-powered lighting solutions to bring clean and affordable energy to third world countries. - **Sustainable Design:** Design firms focusing on sustainable design can create innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions for third world countries. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Glowing Power-Free Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nisshoku.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Alternative Energy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammanlnkad-collection.md) - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md) - [Minimal Modern Oil Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp.md) - [Saltwater-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litepulse-ecolantern.md)