Kingo Light

Kingo Energy

The Kingo is a pay-as-you-go solar home system that includes a power source, a solar panel, three bulbs and connections to connect electrical appliances.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Kingo Light is a pay-as-you-go solar home system developed by Kingo Energy. The system consists of a power source that is charged through a solar panel, three bulbs, and connections to connect electrical appliances.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Central America, Colombia and South Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Kingo Energy uses a joint-venture partnership strategy with 1,902 distributors.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Kingo’s retail price is $300 USD. However, the system has a Pay-As-You-Go business model through which customers can make daily, weekly or monthly payments.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

The Kingo Light competes with other Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems, such as Mobisol and M-KOPA IV.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Off-grid households at the bottom-of-the-pyramid (BoP)

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product directly from manufacturer and pay for energy use (“pay-as-you-go”) by the hour, day, week or month at their local stores.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Approximately 58,882 units installed as of 2018.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of power outputs

Number and type of power outputs

1 USB

Description of light points

Number and type of light points

3 LEDs

Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)

Manufacturer-specified lumen-hours per solar day

Unknown

Peak power rating (Wp)

Peak power rating of the solar panel in standardized sunlight conditions, provided by the manufacturer

15 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

6,300 mAh

Nominal battery voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

10.8 V

Battery type

Type of battery used

Lithium ion

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)

Can this system be monitored remotely?

Yes

Payment structure

Type of user payment structure

Pay-as-you-go

Mobile service required (yes/no)

Does this system require mobile connectivity (either for payments or to function)?

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Kingo Light consists of a polycrystalline solar panel for generation, a NCA lithium ion battery for storage and 3 LED bulbs.

Specifications:

1 – 18 V & 15 W solar panel
1 – 10.8 V & 6.3 Ah battery
3 – 1 W & 12 V LED bulbs
Dimensions: 5.5×3.7×7.7 in
Weight: 1.9 lbs

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided at no cost by manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Users must contact manufacturers in case a component needs replacement.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturers specify an impact on the following human development indicators: financial savings, productivity, education, health and safety, connectivity and happiness.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

A survey conducted by PROPARCO, one of Kingo’s investors, identified that the product is helping families to improve their savings and education. A mother interviewed in a community located Caserio El Limon, Guatemala, said that with Kingo’s PAYGO system her family is saving 25% on monthly expenses and has 5 hours of light at night per day, allowing her children to study at night.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

If pressure is applied on the photovoltaic panel by sitting or stepping on it, the device might break and cause bodily injury or electrical shock.

Precaution must be taken regarding electrical contacts or wiring, the person handling them must use adequate safety gear.

To avoid electrical shock, the photovoltaic panel must be earth grounded.

A minor risk of burns exists due to the heating of the photovoltaic panel’s surface by the sun.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Kingo Energy offers eight add-on products that can upgrade the Energy Kit, like a DVD player, laptop, radio, TV, refrigerator, tablet and others.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Srikanth, S. (2016). A Communication Protocol for Nanogrids and its Application in Off-Grid Rural Areas of Developing Countries [thesis]. University of South Florida.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown.

Other information

Kingo Energy also offers another PAYGO system called Kingo TV.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Central America, Colombia and South Africa

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Kingo Energy uses a joint-venture partnership strategy with 1,902 distributors.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Kingo’s retail price is $300 USD. However, the system has a Pay-As-You-Go business model through which customers can make daily, weekly or monthly payments.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

The Kingo Light competes with other Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems, such as Mobisol and M-KOPA IV.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Off-grid households at the bottom-of-the-pyramid (BoP)

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product directly from manufacturer and pay for energy use (“pay-as-you-go”) by the hour, day, week or month at their local stores.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Approximately 58,882 units installed as of 2018.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Description of power outputs

Number and type of power outputs

1 USB

Description of light points

Number and type of light points

3 LEDs

Total lighting service (lumen-hours per solar-day)

Manufacturer-specified lumen-hours per solar day

Unknown

Peak power rating (Wp)

Peak power rating of the solar panel in standardized sunlight conditions, provided by the manufacturer

15 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

6,300 mAh

Nominal battery voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

10.8 V

Battery type

Type of battery used

Lithium ion

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

Remote system diagnostics (yes/no)

Can this system be monitored remotely?

Yes

Payment structure

Type of user payment structure

Pay-as-you-go

Mobile service required (yes/no)

Does this system require mobile connectivity (either for payments or to function)?

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Kingo Light consists of a polycrystalline solar panel for generation, a NCA lithium ion battery for storage and 3 LED bulbs.

Specifications:

1 – 18 V & 15 W solar panel
1 – 10.8 V & 6.3 Ah battery
3 – 1 W & 12 V LED bulbs
Dimensions: 5.5×3.7×7.7 in
Weight: 1.9 lbs

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unavailable.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided at no cost by manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Users must contact manufacturers in case a component needs replacement.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Manufacturers specify an impact on the following human development indicators: financial savings, productivity, education, health and safety, connectivity and happiness.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

If pressure is applied on the photovoltaic panel by sitting or stepping on it, the device might break and cause bodily injury or electrical shock.

Precaution must be taken regarding electrical contacts or wiring, the person handling them must use adequate safety gear.

To avoid electrical shock, the photovoltaic panel must be earth grounded.

A minor risk of burns exists due to the heating of the photovoltaic panel’s surface by the sun.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Kingo Energy offers eight add-on products that can upgrade the Energy Kit, like a DVD player, laptop, radio, TV, refrigerator, tablet and others.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Srikanth, S. (2016). A Communication Protocol for Nanogrids and its Application in Off-Grid Rural Areas of Developing Countries [thesis]. University of South Florida.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown.

Other information

Kingo Energy also offers another PAYGO system called Kingo TV.

Feedback

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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