{"id":7784,"date":"2013-03-18T09:17:56","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T13:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/?p=7784"},"modified":"2017-09-05T17:43:51","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T21:43:51","slug":"luci-the-solar-powered-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.energyrefuge.com\/blog\/luci-the-solar-powered-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Luci, the Solar Powered Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"luci-solar-light\"<\/a>Portable solar power light solutions are the way to go, especially for people living in areas without a grid connection. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why we love Luci, the solar light.
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Created by Micro Power Design, a self-proclaimed \u00e2\u20ac\u0153technology incubator, accelerator and manufacturer providing lifestyle innovations to those who need it most\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, Luci is a low cost, lighting solution that offer durability and longevity. Besides its application in off-the-grid zones, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also great for emergency situations and disasters. <\/p>\n

We have covered other solar lights before<\/a>, so what makes Luci different? According to Micro Power design, Luci is unique because it combines the functions of a task light, flash light and diffused lantern. It weighs only 4.5 ounces making it compact, lightweight and collapsible for travel, is durable and reliable in extreme weather conditions and can easily be attached to a wall or ceiling. Power is stored in a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Check out the complete list of product specs below.<\/p>\n

\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tCharge time of 8 hours yields a minimum of 6-12 hours of light
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tLuci charges under direct sunlight and even under incandescent light
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tMaintains a single charge for 3 months
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tTen white Light Emitting Diodes (LED\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s) with 4000 mcd light source
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tTwo brightness levels to conserve battery life
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tFlashing-light setting for emergency situations
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tDelivers up to 80 lumens providing 15 sq ft of light
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tThe rechargeable lithium polymer battery pack can be charged while collapsed or expanded
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\t300 – 500 cycle life
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOver charge\/discharge protection
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOver current and short circuit protection
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tWaterproof PVC enclosure
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tMinimum lifespan of 2 years<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/em>
\nWeight
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\t4.5 Ounces
\nSize
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\t5″ Diameter
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\t1″ Height Collapsed
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\t4″ Height Open
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOpen Panel Dimension – 3.35″x3.35″
\nPower
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOpen Circuit Voltage (Voc) 4.3V
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOptimum Operating Voltage (Vmp) 2.6V
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tShort Circuit Current (Isc) 3.5A
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOptimum Operating Current (Imp) 220mA
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tRated Watts 0.6W
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tVoltage DC
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tAmps 200mA
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tOutput Voltage of the Battery 3.7V
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tWorking Voltage of LED Need \u00e2\u2030\u00a52.6V
\n\u00ef\u201a\u00a7\tStorage Temperature: -20\u00c2\u00b0C~28\u00c2\u00b0C, not to exceed 60\u00c2\u00b0C<\/p>\n

The company is taking orders and guess what? For every Luci purchase, another one will be donated to a recipient in need. Check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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