- Two brightness settings
- Integrated 0.3W solar panel
- Able to withstand high temperatures
- Multiple-setting handle allows flexible usage
- Tough and sturdy design
Product Description
The Kiran is the world’s most affordable high-quality solar LED lantern, and is a bright and durable replacement for kerosene lanterns. It provides even space lighting for the home, workplace, or on the go. It can function as general light source or serve as a primary task light. With an integrated solar panel and multiple-setting handle, the Kiran is extremely flexible and convenient to use.
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This product came out of Stanford University’s Entrepreneurial Design for Extreme Affordability program. The design is elegant and simple, a refreshing change from the many over-engineered and difficult-to-use products we are subjected to in America today. The company’s goal is to replace every kerosene lantern in the world with safer, brighter, and more affordable lighting, and this is a great product for that.
It’s also a great product for use in American homes. Last winter we found ourselves in a rental ski resort condo without power for over 36 hours. The condo owners had not supplied the unit with candles or lanterns, and all the flashlights in our car had dead or dying batteries. After that experience, we vowed never to be so unprepared again. So we have bought and tested almost every solar and hand-crank flashlight and lantern on the market. The Kiran Solar LED Lantern has by far the best solar cell and is the most versatile product of anything we’ve tried. It doesn’t require direct sunlight for charging, and unlike many other products, it doesn’t get knocked over when sitting in a window sill.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
I would highly recommend this product. It is very portable / light and can be easily used indoors or outdoors.
At the same time, this device leaves much to be desired. There is supposed to be two settings of brightness, however, both settings give the same brightness, which is not enough for reading over a few minutes. Also, the solar panel cannot be removed for easy charging. I also have the Ikea solar light, which the panel can be removed. This makes it much easier to recharge. I just place it on my dash in my car everyday to recharge.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
Bought two. Seem to work well on one all -day charge. I am puzzled at the Amazon price ($15 each), given that all over the web the prices is stated to be $10.00 each. However Amazon is the only place I could find where I could actually purchase them. Shall we cheer for capitalism?
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
The price is good for a solar light. It gives off a fair amount of light for what it is. It is a simple design and stores nicely on a window ledge. I want to get one for every room. I sometimes use it to read by in bed at night.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
This is a great little product. This lantern emits a lot of light, and it runs for a long time after charging in the sun. I’ve used it for days before it runs out and needs recharging. Small, compact size is handy for camping, etc. Amazing technology.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5