GravityLight tackles weighty issue of lighting in the developing world
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The GravityLight is designed to replace kerosene lamps in the developing world
The GravityLight is delivered in a durable fabric bag that is filled with rocks or sand to form the weight
The GravityLight produces light for up to 30 minutes at a time
The GravityLight can be used to power other electrical devices
The GravityLight uses a weighted bag pulled down by gravity to generate electricity
The GravityLight is aimed at the developed world
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With most of us in the developed world more concerned about the flow of electricity to power our computers, TVs and all manner of other wonders of the modern age, it’s easy to forget the massive impact resulting from one of the first widespread public uses of electricity – the humble incandescent light bulb. With a large proportion of the world’s population still lacking reliable access to electricity, the GravityLamp hopes to bring the benefits of environmentally friendly artificial light to the developing world.
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