Sonnenglas® SOMO Solar Lighting System
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CategoryProduct Design
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SubCategoryLighting
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Applicant CompanySonnenglas GmbH / Germany
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Manufacturer / Business OwnerSonnenglas GmbH / Germany
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Design CompanySonnenglas GmbH / Germany
Invented to bring safe, sustainable light to communities in Africa without electricity, SOMO® is a modular solar lighting system at the heart of the Sonnenglas® ecosystem. It’s swappable, future-proof, USB-C rechargeable, and dramatically reduces e-waste. Hand-assembled in a Fair Trade certified factory in Johannesburg, it empowers local workers while delivering clean energy worldwide.
Jury's Evaluation
By combining modular design with solar technology, this compact system delivers safe, clean, and reliable lighting while carrying an unexpected emotional warmth. Beyond its practical functionality, it creates local employment and a sense of hope in resource-limited communities, demonstrating how a small, well-considered design can generate meaningful and far-reaching impact.
