# Affordable Solar Light Alternatives WAKAWAKA is an Innovative Lamp for Those Without Electricity By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-08-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakawaka References: [wakawakalight](http://www.wakawakalight.com/) Following a successful [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimple) campaign in December 2011, the innovative WAKAWAKA solar lamp that endeavors to be an electricity-free lighting option for developing nation has officially launched in the US. After the campaign solidified the funds for the solar lamp to take care of custom development of the patented solar technology, the process was carried out and the WAKAWAKA lamp is now ready for mass production. Each WAKAWAKA solar lamp sold to an American contributes to a subsidized price for a rural African family, while it also funds the company's vast education efforts. WAKAWAKA, [previously covered on SocialBusiness.org](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakawaka-solar-led) during its Kickstarter campaign, seeks to provide an eco-friendly and affordable option for the 1.5 billion people living without electricity worldwide. **Contact Information** Waka Waka Light [website](http://www.wakawakalight.com/) WakaWaka Foundation [website](http://www.wakawakafoundation.org/) WakaWaka on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/WAKAWAKAlight/) WakaWaka on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/wakawakalight) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Solar Lighting:** WAKAWAKA's innovative solar lamp offers an affordable lighting solution for the 1.5 billion people living without electricity worldwide. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** WAKAWAKA's solar lamp provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional lighting methods. - **Crowdfunding for Social Impact:** The success of WAKAWAKA's Kickstarter campaign highlights the potential for crowdfunding to support social initiatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** WAKAWAKA's solar lamp is part of the growing renewable energy industry, offering a sustainable lighting solution. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** WAKAWAKA combines business and social impact by providing affordable solar lighting for underserved communities. - **Education:** WAKAWAKA's funding for education efforts demonstrates the potential for integrating social causes into the education industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Flippable Solar Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-3.md) - [Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-peak1-headlamp.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Portable Solar-Powered Light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapuff.md)