# Goodwill Sun-Powered Lights WAKAWAKA Solar LED Aims to Bring Africa Out of the Dark By Matt Ho | Published 2011-11-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakawaka-solar-led References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/11/wakawaka-solar-led-lamp/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/229055906/wakawaka-is-the-coolest-solar-led-light) Lighting fuel costs up to 20% of an individual's income in Africa, and most have to depend on kerosene lighting, so Off-Grid Solutions decided to invent the WAKAWAKA Solar LED in an effort to eliminate this problem. The WAKAWAKA Solar LED is a simple, but effective light that the creators hope will make its way to Africa soon. As the name indicates, this is entirely solar-powered and is dependent on the sun to work. It's also compact for travel-friendly purposes and it even has a clamp that can be put around water bottles. Aside from its lighting purposes, Off-Grid Solutions also has a complementary battery charger for mobiles as well. With each pledge, Off-Grid Solution hopes that the funds will put the WAKAWAKA Solar LED on mass production. If they reach that goal, they'll start selling to countries in need at a much more affordable price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Solar Powered Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing affordable and sustainable solar-powered lighting solutions for regions with limited access to electricity. - **Off-grid Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative off-grid solutions to address the energy needs of underprivileged communities without reliable access to electricity. - **Affordable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cost-effective and accessible technology to improve the quality of life for individuals in developing regions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in renewable energy industries to support the development and distribution of sustainable lighting solutions. - **Energy Access:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focusing on industries that aim to provide affordable and reliable energy solutions for populations with limited access to electricity. - **Social Impact:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Supporting industries that prioritize social impact by addressing the needs of marginalized communities through innovative technological solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md) - [Portable Solar-Powered Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuro-lantern.md) - [Alternative Energy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammanlnkad-collection.md) - [Essential Camping Solar Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-camping-solar-tables.md) - [Off-Grid Campsite String Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-solar-string-lights.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-peak1-headlamp.md) - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md)