Namene solar lights are designed to help people and families thrive, wherever they live. We help customers replace harmful kerosene lamps, by providing safe, clean solar-powered lights for indoor and outdoor use.
Our portable solar lights are built to last and have won awards for their quality and accessibility. Our early SM100 model was named the world’s most affordable solar light and has won multiple awards.
775 million people in the world don’t have access to electricity, many of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. Namene solar lights are an affordable first step on the clean technology ladder for off-grid families and communities, enhancing their daily lives and supporting their livelihoods.
Our inaugural 2 Million Lights programme has seen over 1 million solar lights deployed in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia since November 2021, with the lights being subsidised through our carbon credit programmes.
Our pocket-sized Watu light is super portable, durable and affordable. Rested on its stand, worn as a head torch, or strapped to a bike, with Watu you can work, study or travel safely and sustainably in any location.
With no subscription fees or contracts, Watu harnesses the boundless power of the sun to light up your life for up to 12 hours at a time – freeing you from fuels, batteries or recharging trips.
Our Zuba solar light is super durable, affordable and sustainable. Made of robust materials and repairable components, Zuba is built to provide you with free solar power for years.
Light and portable, waterproof and designed to withstand harsh environments, Zuba is the ultimate reliable source of light – wherever you are and whatever your needs.
All our solar lights are designed to help families thrive – wherever they live. That’s why they are multifunctional, and lightweight, while being durable and high-quality.
Truly sustainable products are designed with customers’ needs in mind. We’re continually innovating and developing our solar lights to be as efficient as possible whilst remaining affordable and high quality.
“It has really helped us. You don’t have to look for power or take it anywhere to charge. We use it both night and day and the children use it to study.” –
Zaitun Muthonik Supuko, Kenyan Masai
“I use the light at night because I am afraid to sleep in the dark and the lamp lasts until I fall asleep. I also use the light while doing my studies when there’s a power outage.” – Zenande Mdingi, Get Ahead School, South Africa
In 2019 the SM100 was awarded the Solar Impulse Label. The Solar Impulse Label is granted to innovative solutions to fight climate change that meet high standards of sustainability.
Each solution goes through a strict assessment process performed by independent experts. Solar lights tackle climate change and air pollution whilst giving energy access to households, often for the first time.
Namene interviews founder of ENRAPOWER, Lawrence Hoba, who shares his experience of being a Namene distribution partner, living our shared values, and the benefits the partnership.
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In early October we were at New Scientist Live in London to showcase the power of solar energy and engage hundreds of attendees in delivering hands-on solutions to end energy and climate inequality.
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GENESIS ENERGY GROUP helped light up the Trek4Mandela with a donation of Namene solar lights.
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