Sun King Boom

Greenlight Planet

Sun King Boom is a portable solar lantern that provides light, plays music, and charges mobile devices.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Sun King Boom is a solar-powered lantern designed for light, music, and mobile phone charging purposes. The Sun King Boom has a 5V USB output from the solar panel, which has a 6.7 W MPP, and is both developed and manufactured by Sun King.

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

Africa and India

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

Greenlight Planet is a for-profit social business that designs, distributes, and finances solar home energy.

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

~38 USD (2,900 INR)^{Converted May 2020}

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

Primary competitors in Africa include d. light, ZOLA Electric, BBOXX, M-KOPA, LuminAID, and Barefoot Power.

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)

This product is targeted to people without reliable access to the grid for electricity.

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

Sun King Boom is manufactured by Greenlight Planet Inc. in Shenzhen, China.

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/service from certified distributors and partners, which include Orange^TM, SunnyMoney, One Acre Fund, Total, and Fullerton India.

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

While the exact number is unknown, the product is distributed by various Distribution Partners that meet capital investment, experience, infrastructure, market reputation, and market knowledge requirements.

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

Lamp type

Type of light bulb

LED

Number of light points

Total light output (lumens)

A measurement of the brightness level of the lantern

170 Lumens

Multiple brightness settings (yes/no)

Can the brightness level be adjusted?

Yes

Light duration on single charge (hr)

Duration of lighting after a full charge

2.9-6.6 hours

Mobile charging (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Yes

Power source

Type of energy used to power the lantern

Solar

Battery type

Type of battery used

Lithium Iron Phosphate

Peak power rating (Wp)

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

2.6 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

3300 mAh

Battery nominal voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

3.3 V

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

Yes

User replaceable light (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Yes

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

The product has three main features; lighting, FM radio, and device charging. First, lighting comes from LEDs with 160 lumens total flux, with neutral color temperature. There are three light modes: Turbo (160 lumens); Normal (75 lumens); Low (25 lumens), and have a 360-degree ambient wide-angle spread. The device is described to provide 36 hours of light with 1 day’s charge.

Secondly, the Radio operates at an 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz frequency range with an internal antenna, and stores up to 10 channels with numeric key input. It also has a 3 W, 85 – 90 dB/W in-built Speaker, Aux-in 3.5 mm Earphone jack with volume adjustment up level 18, and MP3 files through USB, SD card/TF card slot with size up to 32 GB.

Finally, the Device charges with 5 V USB power output from the solar panel designed to power standard USB devices; mobile or device charging only works under direct sunlight, which includes common phone adapters.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Product Schematic Developed by Sun King Boom

Technical support Technical support provided by

The Sun King Boom comes with a warranty card that lasts up to 2 years and a user manual. A contact page is available on the Sun King website for further questions.

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

Replaceable components include the battery and LEDs.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

This product includes a 2-year warranty and has an expected lifecycle of 5 years.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include: portable, durable, and versatile.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by Lighting Global determined that 100% of the original lumen output remains after 2,000 hours run time.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Lighting Global

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Potential hazards related to the operation of this product include battery leakage.

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

Reliable access to sunlight is required every day to charge this product.

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

None

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

The Sun King Boom meets the Lighting Global Pico-PV Quality Standards.

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

The manufacturer cites durability testing as evaluation criteria per IEC 62257-9-5 v.4. The tests include a switch test, drop test, strain relief test, and physical ingress protection.

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Product description Brand name and product description

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

Africa and India

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

Greenlight Planet is a for-profit social business that designs, distributes, and finances solar home energy.

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

~38 USD (2,900 INR)^{Converted May 2020}

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

Primary competitors in Africa include d. light, ZOLA Electric, BBOXX, M-KOPA, LuminAID, and Barefoot Power.

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)

This product is targeted to people without reliable access to the grid for electricity.

Manufacturing & delivery

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

Sun King Boom is manufactured by Greenlight Planet Inc. in Shenzhen, China.

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/service from certified distributors and partners, which include Orange^TM, SunnyMoney, One Acre Fund, Total, and Fullerton India.

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

Performance & use

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

Lamp type

Type of light bulb

LED

Number of light points

Total light output (lumens)

A measurement of the brightness level of the lantern

170 Lumens

Multiple brightness settings (yes/no)

Can the brightness level be adjusted?

Yes

Light duration on single charge (hr)

Duration of lighting after a full charge

2.9-6.6 hours

Mobile charging (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Yes

Power source

Type of energy used to power the lantern

Solar

Battery type

Type of battery used

Lithium Iron Phosphate

Peak power rating (Wp)

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

2.6 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

3300 mAh

Battery nominal voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

3.3 V

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

Yes

User replaceable light (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Yes

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

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Product Schematic Developed by Sun King Boom

Technical support Technical support provided by

The Sun King Boom comes with a warranty card that lasts up to 2 years and a user manual. A contact page is available on the Sun King website for further questions.

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

Replaceable components include the battery and LEDs.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

This product includes a 2-year warranty and has an expected lifecycle of 5 years.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include: portable, durable, and versatile.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing performed by Lighting Global determined that 100% of the original lumen output remains after 2,000 hours run time.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Lighting Global

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Potential hazards related to the operation of this product include battery leakage.

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

Reliable access to sunlight is required every day to charge this product.

Research & standards

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

None

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

The Sun King Boom meets the Lighting Global Pico-PV Quality Standards.

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

The manufacturer cites durability testing as evaluation criteria per IEC 62257-9-5 v.4. The tests include a switch test, drop test, strain relief test, and physical ingress protection.

Other information

None

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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