With BoGo Light You Save Money, Give to Charity, and Save the Environment
65Introduction To BoGo Light Solar Flashlights
It is rare to find one product on the
market that can give back in so many ways. The BoGo Light or “buy
one give one” light from SunNight Solar is a solar power flashlight that does
just that. Buying a BoGo light solar flashlight provides consumers the benefit of
getting a useful product while also giving to charity and helping the
environment. This is by far one of the greatest ways I have seen to do more for charity while doing more for yourself and the environment.
What is a BoGo Light Solar Power Flashlight?
A BoGo Light is a solar power flashlight with a high efficiency array of 6 LEDs and 3 wide angle high power LEDs to provide maximum light output. The Bogo offers a single switch to change between lighting modes for task lighting and room lighting modes. The high efficiency LED lights maximize battery life and fully charged batteries provide up to 20 hours of operation. The BoGo light uses MiMh batteries in place of NiCad because they are better for the environment. This solar power flashlight is great for emergencies such as car breakdown, power outages, storms, camping, and any other situation where light is needed and electricity is not available.
BoGo Light in Action in Refugee Camp
Charities That Benefit From BoGo Light
Many charities currently receive support from the BoGo Light program. Charities such as schools, the armed forces, literacy programs, healthcare, women's safety, and humanitarian relief. Currently much of the efforts are focused on helping in Haiti. Since the earthquake in Haiti there has been a major need for powerful search lights and work lights for medical aid and rescue efforts. You can also select a charity you would like to support.
How The BoGo Solar Flashlight Works
Bogo Light In Action
How The BoGo Light Solar Flashlight Works
How does the BoGo solar flashlight work?
It is fairly basic, there is a photovoltaic solar panel which generates electricity, this is passed through the energy management system and used to charge the batteries.
What kind of batteries does the BoGo Light use and where can I get them?
AA NiMh rechargeable batteries are used and can usually be purchased worldwide. SunNight Solar also provides partner organizations with additional supplies of batteries at cost and encourage recycling of the old batteries..
Typically how long can the batteries last?
The batteries are designed for a minimum life of 750 to 1000 cycles of charge and discharge. By allowing the batteries to completely discharge and then recharge once a month you will get maximum life from them.
Do I need anything special to charge the BoGo Light?
Basically all you need is sunlight or solar power. There is a cut off in the power management system of the flashlight that stops the charging process when the batteries are full. Placing the flashlight in a way that the solar panel is exposed to maximum sunlight will provide the most efficient charge.
Can I charge my light through a window?
The BoGo light will maintain a charge when placed in a window. The sunlight from the window will provide a trickle charge which will keep the batteries fully charged. For maximum battery life it is recommended to completely discharge and recharge the batteries once each month.
With so many benefits there is no reason everyone shouldn't have one of these solar power flashlights in their home, car, or workshop. By using this type of flashlight you can save money on replacing batteries, save energy by using solar power to keep the light charged, help charities which need good lights for various purposes, all while helping to save the environment. You can click here to purchase your BoGo Solar Flashlight
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Great hub!
The BoGo flashlight is really a fantastic idea on its own. The fact that it's an ultra-easy way to help charities and save the environment makes it too good to pass up. If every Hubber bought just one flashlight, look at how much good Hubberville could do!
I am glad to see a couple people like this idea, hope to see much more feedback. Purchasing a bogo light is a great way to do more for the environment and for charity
I've seen or heard of these a couple of times, and they seem like a very good idea for a great many reasons. We need more things like this in the world that utilize natural and renewable, and less damaging energy sources. Not only that, but if you think about it, introducing a product like this also gives new found credibility and interest to the solar power market, which will ultimately incentivize companies to take a harder look at solar power potential, and create new and interesting products that will make the power source more viable and user friendly—AS WELL AS cost effective.
Let's face it. Solar power has never really taken off because it's ugly, cumbersome, inefficient, and terribly expensive as a result of all of that.
A little flashlight at least makes a new market for the stuff, and signals consumer interest. That could be a good thing.
Very true, solar power is becoming more accessible and less ugly and cumbersome as well,newer solar panels really blend well on many roof installations these days and don't look near as out of place as they used to.
Two companies I can think of off the top of my head that have implemented solar power on their rooftops to power lighting and other stuff has been Kohl's and Wal-Mart, though mostly in California. If they can demonstrate cost savings and efficiency, the technology would get a real boost. Malls, for example, could do quite a lot with this.
Hey..I'm glad you do charity work as well..i want to make a charity project in egypt as well..people don't have electricity and i want to provide them light..any suggestions who to contact? or advice how i can start?
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prettydarkhorse Level 2 Commenter 2 years ago
good job here, always a fan of those who care for the environment, thanks for this hub,