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GravityLight

GravityLight doesn't need batteries or sunlight and costs nothing to run. It takes seconds to lift the weight that powers GravityLight, creating 20 minutes of light on its descent.

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How does GravityLight Work?

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Combining kinetic and potential energy, GravityLight works by connecting an elevated weight — filled with rocks or sand — to a pulley system that slowly powers a generator as the weight falls to the ground.

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The benefits of GravityLight

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For families living on just a few dollars a day, kerosene lamps can consume up to 30% of their income creating an ongoing poverty trap. With GravityLight, all you need is a weight.

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Specifications & Compliance

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GravityLight is tested and compliant with numerous industry standards. Producing a light over five times brighter than a typical open-wick kerosene lamp, GravityLight offers a safe alternative to kerosene.