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Hong Kong Company Develops Solar-Powered Lightbulb

Posted by timothy on from the works-best-at-night dept.

hussain_mkj writes "A Hong Kong-based company, Nokero, has introduced what it claims is the world's first solar powered lightbulb. Nokero is trying to replace traditional kerosene lamps in developing countries with its solar-powered N100 LED lightbulbs. The bulb is about the same size as normal incandescent bulbs, and will shine for two hours when charged for a day. The company claims that the new bulb is five times as bright as a kerosene lamp and uses 1/200th the energy. It will cost $15 for one and $480 for 48."

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  1. Solar Panels on the top of the bulb by phantomcircuit · · Score: 3, Funny

    Seriously how many light bulbs to you have where there is sunlight hittinng the top of the bulb regularly?

    1. Re:Solar Panels on the top of the bulb by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 5, Funny

      Seriously how many light bulbs to you have where there is sunlight hittinng the top of the bulb regularly?

      I found some information on a phenomenon that will ... illuminate you.

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    2. Re:Solar Panels on the top of the bulb by Jedi+Alec · · Score: 3, Funny

      Solar powered lightbulbs...

      Tackling education and overpopulation problems at the same time.

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  2. Re:Cool by new+death+barbie · · Score: 3, Funny

    People in developing countries aren't afraid of the dark.

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    It's supposed to be completely automatic, but actually you have to press this button.

  3. What they're really afraid of. by The+Altruist · · Score: 5, Funny

    But they are afraid of Chuck Norris. So is the dark.