GravityLight - New technology lighting for the developing countries

 Over 1.5 billion people on earth have no reliable access to mains electricity. In several countries, the grid is failing to keep pace with population growth, which mean the number of people without reliable electricity will continue to grow. GravityLight is an innovative way of generating light & low levels of power from gravity; providing an alternative to expensive & hazardous kerosene lamps commonly used in developing countries. GravityLight is a non-profit product development organisation that designs and creates clean, off-grid energy solutions.

This Technology was developed by Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves from the UK. Their mission was to provide affordable, sustainable and reliable light, anytime, that enables people to break free from the economic, health and environmental hazards of kerosene lamps.  The Benefits of the GravityLight are as follows:
Can be used over and over again, anytime.  No need for sunshine or batteries. No running costs and long lasting.

 GravityLight is a solution It's an innovative way of generating light and low levels of power from gravity. It takes only 3 seconds to lift the weight (a bag of rocks, earth or sand) that powers #GravityLight, creating 25 minutes of light on its descent. GravityLight can also charge a reading light, batteries and a small radio.


As the technology is developing, the GravityLight just keeps getting better and better and may one day be the solution to the worlds ever increasing energy cost. Currently the Gravity Light is estimated to cost $10 however its price is said to drop to $5. This is also an affordable solution compared to using kerosene for lighting and is environmentally friendly.

Watch this video GravityLight Lighting for the developing countries.


GravityLight: lighting for the developing countries from Therefore on Vimeo.

GravityLight was called one of The 25 Best Inventions of the Year 2013 by Time Magazine.


For full photo gallery of trials see here.

Related Links 
#GravityLight website
http://deciwatt.org/
#GravityLight on twitter @gravitylight
https://twitter.com/GravityLight
wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GravityLight

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