Trony Sundial TSL02

Trony Solar Holdings Co.Ltd.

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Manufacturing & delivery
Performance & use
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Product description Brand name and product description

Integrated application system consisting of a PV module, a control system and an energy storage system.

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

Regions: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and Middle East

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

• Trony

• Partner NGOs: Visionary Empowerment Programme (VEP)

• Resellers: Made in China

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

~$67 USD (350,000 Kwacha).

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

Trony’s own set of products like Solar Sundial TSL 01 through version TSL 10, competition: Solectric Plug and Play (Orb Energy), 50W Solar Home System (Selco), Marathoner (Marathoner)

Kerosene lamps and lanterns.

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)

Goal is clean and renewable energy generation with target users in off-grid communities, both rural and urban. Currently priced slightly out of reach for BOP with over 6 month payback rate.

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

Mass produced. Minimum order of 100 pieces.

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

Proprietary technology with more than 100 patents in solar production.

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

Trony Solar ships worldwide. Regions of focus are South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Trony East Africa is a subsiduary of Trony and has a warehouse in Nairobi, Kenya. It creates tailor-made products for customers and provides business consulting services and engineering services.

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

Unknown (Minimum order: 100 units. Maximum order: 100,000 units)

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

Light A Medium-high: 68 lumens, high: 121 lumens Light B Medium-high: 35 lumens, high: 77 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

Light A Medium-high: 9 hours, high: 4 hours Light B Medium-high: 6 hours, high: 2.5 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 Panel

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

2.5 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

Unknown

Battery nominal voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

Unknown

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

User replaceable light (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Unknown

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

*Main components*

• 2 Lamps

• Remote control torch

• 2-meter charging line

• 5-meter charging line

• Mobile phone charging connecting line

• DC to USB converting line

• Lamp Holder

• Solar panel(Amorphous, 2.5W)

• Mobile phone charging adapter

• Battery Cell Type: LiFePO4

*Other details*

• Voltage: 3-6V

• Certification: RoHS

• Light Source: LED Lamp

• Solar panel (Amorphous, 2.5W)

• Mobile Phone Charging: Charging for mobile phone via standard USB

• Separated solar panels and lighting units

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unknown.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support provided through implementing organizations. Training needs are low. Support provided through implementing organizations like Lighting Africa and Sun Power Africa.

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

2 year warranty is provided – not clear if replacement components are available only through implementing organizations.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

2 year warranty – covers defects in manufacture under typical use. 5 year service life.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

*Performance*

• Charging Time (H): 10

• Charge mobile phones with the storage battery inside the lamp, even at night

• Battery Charging & Discharging Protection

• Automatically turns semi-bright when battery is low

• The main lamp is able to light up an area of 15 m^2

*Additional Performance*

• Automatically turns semi-bright when battery is low

• Overcharge and discharge protection feature

• Charging Status Indicator

• 4 Types of charge adapter for most mobile phones

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

*DATA EXPIRED MARCH 2014*

Available for view on the Lighting Global Standardized Specification Sheet

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing done through Lighting Global

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Product is not hazardous by nature.

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

Unknown.

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

Padding, T.H., The distribution of renewable energy technology through livestock markets in Kenya’s pastoralist areas [Internet]. Amsterdam, Netherlands: VU University Amsterdam; 2012 Aug 8 [cited 2015 Jun 25].

Student, J., Buildings behaving badly: an analysis of how to motivate pro-environmental behavior through energy labels [Internet]. Amsterdam, Netherlands: VU University Amsterdam; 2012 Jul 24 [cited 2015 Jun 25].

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

Quality Assurance Standards: TUV SUD Group Design & Development, Manufacture of Solar Cells and Related Products ISO 9001:2008,
– Design & Development, Manufacture of Solar Cells and Related Products ISO 14001:2004
– VDE IEC Certificate,
– Meets and exceeds Lighting Global Recommended Performance Targets & Meets Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards

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

The Quality Test Method (QTM) is the full test method used to verify comprehensive product performance. Results from QTM testing are used to determine if a product has met the Lighting Global Minimum Quality Standards.

Lighting Global Durability tests passed: Drop test, switch cycling, physical ingress protection test, and protection from frequent rain

Other information

Unknown.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Integrated application system consisting of a PV module, a control system and an energy storage system.

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

Regions: South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and Middle East

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

• Trony

• Partner NGOs: Visionary Empowerment Programme (VEP)

• Resellers: Made in China

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

~$67 USD (350,000 Kwacha).

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

Trony’s own set of products like Solar Sundial TSL 01 through version TSL 10, competition: Solectric Plug and Play (Orb Energy), 50W Solar Home System (Selco), Marathoner (Marathoner)

Kerosene lamps and lanterns.

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)

Goal is clean and renewable energy generation with target users in off-grid communities, both rural and urban. Currently priced slightly out of reach for BOP with over 6 month payback rate.

Manufacturing & delivery

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

Mass produced. Minimum order of 100 pieces.

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

Proprietary technology with more than 100 patents in solar production.

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

Trony Solar ships worldwide. Regions of focus are South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Trony East Africa is a subsiduary of Trony and has a warehouse in Nairobi, Kenya. It creates tailor-made products for customers and provides business consulting services and engineering services.

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

Unknown (Minimum order: 100 units. Maximum order: 100,000 units)

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

Light A Medium-high: 68 lumens, high: 121 lumens Light B Medium-high: 35 lumens, high: 77 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

Light A Medium-high: 9 hours, high: 4 hours Light B Medium-high: 6 hours, high: 2.5 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 Panel

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

2.5 Wp

Battery capacity (kWh; mAh)

Manufacturer-specified battery capacity

Unknown

Battery nominal voltage (V)

Manufacturer-specified battery voltage

Unknown

User replaceable battery (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the battery if needed?

User replaceable light (yes/no)

Can the user easily replace the light bulb if needed?

Unknown

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

*Main components*

• 2 Lamps

• Remote control torch

• 2-meter charging line

• 5-meter charging line

• Mobile phone charging connecting line

• DC to USB converting line

• Lamp Holder

• Solar panel(Amorphous, 2.5W)

• Mobile phone charging adapter

• Battery Cell Type: LiFePO4

*Other details*

• Voltage: 3-6V

• Certification: RoHS

• Light Source: LED Lamp

• Solar panel (Amorphous, 2.5W)

• Mobile Phone Charging: Charging for mobile phone via standard USB

• Separated solar panels and lighting units

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Unknown.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support provided through implementing organizations. Training needs are low. Support provided through implementing organizations like Lighting Africa and Sun Power Africa.

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

2 year warranty is provided – not clear if replacement components are available only through implementing organizations.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

2 year warranty – covers defects in manufacture under typical use. 5 year service life.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

*Performance*

• Charging Time (H): 10

• Charge mobile phones with the storage battery inside the lamp, even at night

• Battery Charging & Discharging Protection

• Automatically turns semi-bright when battery is low

• The main lamp is able to light up an area of 15 m^2

*Additional Performance*

• Automatically turns semi-bright when battery is low

• Overcharge and discharge protection feature

• Charging Status Indicator

• 4 Types of charge adapter for most mobile phones

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

*DATA EXPIRED MARCH 2014*

Available for view on the Lighting Global Standardized Specification Sheet

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing done through Lighting Global

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Product is not hazardous by nature.

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

Unknown.

Research & standards

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

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

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

Lighting Global Durability tests passed: Drop test, switch cycling, physical ingress protection test, and protection from frequent rain

Other information

Unknown.

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