SM100 Solar Light x
A safe, clean and affordable solar light for off‑grid communities.
The World Bank estimates that more than 780 million women and children who rely on kerosene lamps inhale toxic fumes daily — the equivalent of smoking two packs of cigarettes per day. Kerosene lighting also poses a high risk of fires and severe burns in vulnerable households.
To address these challenges, PROINSO partnered with Namene Solar Light Company to deliver the SM100, an affordable, high‑quality solar light designed specifically for underprivileged rural and off‑grid communities.
The SM100 is one of the most cost‑effective solar lights to meet Lighting Global quality standards. Safe and clean, it provides up to 6 hours of constant light in the evening, allowing children to study safely after dark and parents to continue working or generating income beyond daylight hours.
Its compact, versatile design combined with a long‑lasting lithium iron phosphate battery makes the SM100 a reliable, multi‑functional lighting solution for families living without access to an electricity grid.
10+
hours of light at 10 lumens
32
lumens maximum brightness
0.5W
white‑blue LED
2
year warranty
Product Specs:
- LED lighting: 0.5 W white‑blue LED
- Battery: 4+ hours @ 30 lumens, 10+ hours @ 10 lumens
- Brightness: 30 lumens (3× brighter than kerosene)
- Solar panel: 4 V, 75 mA polycrystalline
- Certifications: CE, PVoC, Lighting Global verification pending
- Warranty: 2 years
Size & Weight:
- 165 × 105 × 74 mm (with stand)
- 143.5 × 105 × 74 mm (tilted)
- Weight: 122 g (incl. packaging)
Multifunctional, Flexible and Built for Everyday Use x
Hangable
Headtorch
Off‑the‑stand use
Handheld
Detachable
Full 360℃ rotation
Our Impact and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals x
Good Health and Well‑Being x
The World Bank estimates that 780 million women and children inhale kerosene fumes daily — the equivalent of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. Kerosene lamps also pose extreme fire and burn risks. To address this, PROINSO partnered with Namene Solar Light Company to bring affordable SM100 solar lights to rural and off‑grid communities. Through collaborations with NGOs in Africa (Aluwani, Mercy Ministries) and Asia (One Million Lights), we delivered solar lighting to families in Madagascar, South Africa and the Philippines — improving safety and reducing exposure to harmful pollutants.
Quality Education x
For students without access to reliable electricity, extended study hours can significantly influence academic success and future opportunities. Our portable SM100 solar lights provide safe evening lighting at home and in schools, enabling children to study after dark. PROINSO has also supported academic research globally by donating solar equipment to 16 United World Colleges (UWC), helping students compare renewable‑energy data from different regions of the world.
Affordable and Clean Energy x
More than 1.1 billion people still lack access to electricity. PROINSO’s off‑grid and community‑based installations help address this gap by providing reliable solar power to underserved regions. Our projects include the award‑winning installation in Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia, and the 492 kWp mini‑grid in East Sumba, which brought electricity to over 900 households and public facilities and won the 2018 Solar Power Portal Award.
Decent Work and Economic Growth x
Solar Energy Solidarity strengthens local economies by empowering youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in underprivileged areas. PROINSO supports community development initiatives through partnerships with NGOs, sports organisations and educational programs — including sponsorships such as the Indian Rugby Union and Tondu RFC in South Wales, promoting youth engagement, discipline and leadership.
Climate Action x
Through the deployment of renewable energy, PROINSO helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports global climate‑mitigation efforts. Each MWh of solar electricity offsets approximately 555 kg of CO₂ per year. Replacing a single kerosene lamp with a solar light offsets 370 kg of CO₂ annually, dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of off‑grid households.
Partnerships for the Goals x
PROINSO’s strategy is rooted in combining global expertise with local capability building. We collaborate with blue‑chip companies, governments, NGOs and ethical suppliers who prioritize transparency, worker welfare and low‑carbon manufacturing. By strengthening local knowledge and retaining value in communities, we help create sustainable, long‑lasting impact.
Technical Specifications x
| LED LIGHTING | 0.5 W white blue LED |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTNESS | 2 light settings: 4+ hours at 30 lumens, 10+ hours at 10 lumens |
| BATTERY | Durable 4 V, 400 mAh LiFePO4 battery |
| SOLAR PANEL | Integrated 4 V, 75 mA polycrystalline solar panel |
| MATERIALS & DURABILITY | UV resistant ABS casing Flame retardant plastic Water resistant |
| SIZE & WEIGHT | 165 x 105 x 74mm (with stand) |
| 143.5 x 105 x 74 mm (with stand & tilted down) | |
| WEIGHT | 122g (including packaging) |
| INCLUDED WITH EACH LIGHT | LED light with integrated solar panel |
| Multifunctional metal stand | |
| User instructions with warranty card | |
| Cardboard packaging | |
| QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS | CE certified, PVoC, Submitted for Lighting Global Product Quality verification. Results Q1 2019 |
| WARRENTY | 2 year |
| PACKAGING | 24 lights per box + pallet of 1440 lights |
| BOX SIZE | 120 x 80 x 118 cm |
| BOX WEIGHT | 210kg |
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Implemented CSR campaigns x
Project name: Madagascar Library
Location: Morondava, Madagascar
Implementing partner: Mercy Ministries
The lack of sufficient schools and quality education in Morondava were the motivation factor for local NGOs, to build 12 schools over the last 6 years and secure additional funding for food for 1200 underprivileged children on a daily basis. This project secured funds for 100 solar powered lamps which have been made available for use at the library and donated to the most underprivileged students of ‘Trinity Akininy’ School. The project goal was to enhance education by prolonging study hours at night in communities without access to electricity.
Project name: Ga-Dikgale communities
Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Implementing partner: Aluwani Foundation
This corporate philanthropy project was launched at the Solar Show Africa 2017 in Johannesburg. Each purchase of a product contributed to the donation of a single unit to orphans in Ga-Dikgale communities in Limpopo, South Africa. The initiative has been implemented with the support of Aluwani, a non-governmental organization that has provided child-care facilities and support to over 3,500 orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. The project aims to mitigate health and safety risks by replacing expensive and hazardous kerosene lamps, while allowing children to safely study after dark.
Project name: SM100 SOLAR LIGHT donation to Siasikabole Primary School
Location: Choma District in Zambia
Implementing partner: SunnyMoney
Last December our partner Namene Solar Light Company launched their 2nd generation SM100 SOLAR LIGHT. PROINSO participated in a charity auction organised at the event and won. Proceeds were used for donation of 100 units of SM100 SOLAR LIGHTS to a primary school in Zambia. The SM100 SOLAR LIGHTS were distributed to students who live very far away and have to walk in the dark, while others were left at the school to allow the students who live close by to study in the evening using the lights. Mudenda Loyce, Head Teacher at the Siasikabole Primary School said: “On behalf of the pupils, teachers, community and indeed on my own behalf I say once more thank you very much. Believe you me that this Donation will go a long way in improving learner performance hence we will have a learned community who later will uplift the standard of living.”
About Namene Solar Light Company x
The Namene Solar Light Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yingli Namene Solar, owns the design rights and oversees the production of the SM100 Solar Light — a clean, sustainable and cost‑effective alternative to kerosene lamps.
Their in‑house team brings together expertise in investment banking, entrepreneurship and renewable‑energy project development, providing the financial and technical capabilities necessary to integrate investment solutions for SM100 deployments worldwide.