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Solar Lanterns
| Solar Lanterns are a boon to
rural households where, after dark, carrying on any sort of work is
practically impossible. Especially affected are women and students who
find it difficult to work and study |
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"AVIN" Solar Lanterns are the result of extensive study of the markets
and requirements of actual users. Main features are :
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A high quality photovoltaic panel of 10/12Wp capacity
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A tough moulded plastic body for the electronics and
battery and a clear acrylic moulded shell for the lighting.
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Integrated charge controller and low voltage switch
off in the electronics and indicators for charging and low voltage.
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High quality long life CFL lamp of 7, 9 or 11 watts
capacity (7W standard, 9 and 11W optional).
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A sealed maintenance free battery of 12V, 7/10 Ah
capacity.
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3 Hour operation with 7 Watt CFL, slightly less with
9 and 11W.
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| Introduction of solar lanterns
has changed life dramatically in such areas |
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| Women can now work 3 hours after
finishing their household chores and supplement income of the household. |
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| Students can study for 3 hours |
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| Solar Lanterns are
revolutionising life in such rural areas. |
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| Solar lanterns can also be used
as camping light, portable inspection light, in hospitals, check
posts...uses are myriad. |
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