Details on the OSRAM Off-Grid Lighting Solution
About 1.6 billion people worldwide depend on "fuel-based lighting" because they do not have access to the electric grid, usually burning kerosene for light in different types of lanterns. An amazing 77 billion liters of kerosene are burned every year for lighting, resulting in emissions of 190 Million tons of CO2 yearly. Besides being a very inefficient light source, kerosene lighting is expensive, dangerous and poses a health hazard for its users.
Wolfgang Gregor, Chief Sustainability Officer, summed it up at the inauguration ceremony: "OSRAM has recognized this problem and is providing a viable solution, a perfect example of the fusion between corporate responsibility and sound business addressing the triple bottom line. We are proud to be the first lighting manufacturer in the world to offer a sustainable lighting solution for regions without power supply networks."
Umeme Kwa Wote - The Concept
OSRAM is addressing the challenge of off-grid lighting with a complete concept going 'beyond the product'. It carries the Swahili name “Umeme Kwa Wote” – “Energy for All”.
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Pilot Project for Lake Victoria
As a first step, OSRAM has started its pilot project around eastern Africa’s Lake Victoria, addressing local fishermen and their communities.
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O-LAMP and O-BOX – Products for Off-Grid Lighting
Instead of inefficient and dangerous kerosene lanterns, OSRAM customers have a choice of several lighting products to satisfy their needs.
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O-HUBs – supplying energy and other services to Off-Grid communities
The heart of the OSRAM Off-Grid solution is the energy hub. Besides using solar energy to charge O-LAMPs and O-BOXes, it offers a range of other services.
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Off Grid Project press release
OSRAM starts the first Off Grid pilot project at Lake Victoria. Please read the whole press release after the click.
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