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| Greenlight Planet is offering three versions of its Sun King lamps in the United States |
Greenlight Planet, a Chicago company that has provided millions of people with no access to electricity solar lanterns, is entering the outdoor market with the support of public relations partner, Pale Morning Media.
Launched in 2005 by a trio of young, global entrepreneurs dedicated to reducing the use of dirty fuels, Greenlight Planet’s solar-powered Sun King lanterns have provided sustainable light to more than 7.5 million users in rural India and Africa. The Sun King is responsible for offsetting more than 290,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
Sun King solar lanterns are designed to withstand the most formidable environments and weather conditions. The lanterns have undergone extensive field-testing and been modified over time to ensure maximum durability.
“Greenlight Planet's mission empowers individual growth and adventure, through the sustainable power of the sun,” said Desh Malik, Vice President North America, Greenlight Planet. “Our eco-friendly Sun King solar lights provide a reliable, long-lasting and durable light source for all scenarios. Whether you're on an outdoor adventure, reading at home or in an emergency situation, our solar lights are brighter and have a longer lasting battery than any other product on the market. We're so excited for Sun King to hit the market because we believe that we'll be the first solar light to be used on a daily basis throughout North America.”
Sun King solar lantern products feature a breakthrough 5-year lithium ferrophosphate battery, the first in the outdoor marketplace to burn for 30 straight hours.
The Economist posited, “The best solar lamp among those tested was the Sun King, produced by an Indian company, Greenlight Planet. It was purchased off the shelf from an African supermarket for $24. The Sun King’s almost dazzling light was appreciated by users, as was its seemingly unbreakable design.”
Providing some of the strongest, clearest light available in its category (15 times brighter than harmful, unhealthy Kerosene burning lanterns) Sun King solar lanterns deliver long-lasting illumination to residents of the developing and modern worlds alike.
“As much as Sun King solar lights are groovy, functional and incredibly durable, it’s the story behind the product that made me a believer,” said Drew Simmons, president of Pale Morning Media. “Greenlight Planet is the real deal: a true social enterprise delivering a world-class renewable energy product that’s actually useful. Sign me up.”
In the United States, Greelight Planet is marketing three lamps at MSRPs from $17.99 to $49.99 as an ideal addition to any emergency kit, hunting camp or off-grid homestead.
