Solar Powered Lamp

Solar Powered Lamp

1. Size

   • Approximately 40-50cm tall
   • A circular base with approx 10cm diameter
   • Same size as the base for the piece that holds the light

2. Environment

   • Uses solar power instead of electricity
   • The shipping from where it's made to a developing country may harm the environment
   • The making of the product may harm the environment

3. Sustainability

   • Should last a long time as it uses solar power

4. Cost

   • Small solar panels only cost a few pounds
   • The shipping cost to another country may be a lot
   • Small flat light bulb only costs a few pounds

5. Parts

   • Light bulb
   • Solar panel
   • Base
   • Switch
   • Case for the light and solar panel
   • Circuit board

6. Tools

   • Soldering iron for circuit board
   • Drill for screw holes
   • Screw-driver

7. Materials

   • Plastic for base and case
   • Metal Screws and wires
   • Glass bulb
   • Solar panel

8. Target Audience

   • Could be used for camping
     • Fishing
   • Developing countries
   • Used for a desk in offices

9. Aesthetics

   • Colourful
   • Bright colours
   • Decent size so it doesn't overheat

10. Safety

    • Case over light so not too hot when touched
    • Cover for wires to prevent electric shock

11. Research

    • Internet
    • Existing products

12. Function

    • To provide light for developing countries who have no access to a sustainable electricity source