d.

light
Customer’s first choice
d.light is a Global Social enterprise which manufactures and
distributes solar light throughout the developing world.
Head Quarters: San Francisco, US
Factories: Shenzhen China Design
Labs: India, Kenya, Haiti
d.light sells in more than 63 countries

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 World ClassStakeholders

Investors include Top Tier Venture Capitalists, Leading Banks, and Fortune 500

Distribution Partners include Fortune 500, Leading MFIs, and International NGOs

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d.light recognized by the Most powerful man in the world

d.light co-founder Sam Goldman had the opportunity to

meet US President Obama and they launch d.light A1
Off-Grid Energy and d.light at centre Stage

Founder of Virgin Group Richard Branson Microsoft Chairman BillGates

Former President Bill Clinton Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta India Minister of State/Finance Jayant Sinha

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d.light featured in the most prestigious scientific magazine
d.light partnerships – International Social Sector
 Awards and Recognitions

d.light S250 selected as100th Object in the History

of the World

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Awards and Recognitions

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Global Quality Certifications

Products meet IFC/World Bank

Lighting Global quality standards

Suppliers are ISO certified

Globally acknowledged market leader

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 d.light‘s edge
Factors that make d.light’s products a better choice for empowering the underprivileged

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 1. Battery life of 5 years +

• d.light uses revolutionary d.light

Lithium Ferro Phosphate LFP

Months of Usage
(LFP) battery technology
Li Ion

• Ultra-long lasting life of > 5

years NIMH Lead
NICAD Acid
• Maintenance free in
storage. No need to be
charges during storage Battery Lifetime
Hours of Light on High
• Deep discharge proof Mode after Solar Day
Charge

• 1800+ life cycles

Number of Years of Daily Use
2. Solar panels are most efficient
• Solar Panel
Monocrystalline solar panels also have the
longest life
• 18- 20% efficiency v/s other solar panels with
efficiency of 11-13%

• Mono-crystalline silicon solar panels are space-

efficient

• Highly rugged, water & UV resistant- same

efficiency in temperature range of 0 deg C to
55 deg C

• High solar voltage output to Solar Wattage

ratio of 4:1 which ensures effective charging
even under cloudy conditions

• Life of d.light solar panels runs for more than

10 years
3. Long life LED technology

LED technology

• 50,000 hours of lighting life, which translates to

to 40 + years of LED life

• Colour Rendering Index is >75, Provides high &

bright light

• White LEDs (WLEDs) gives you best experience

• Different levels of selectable brightness levels of

light for varied uses and longevity of charge
4. Casing is extremely robust and durable

• d.light‘s lanterns and SHS are

made from aircraft grade ABS
plastic

• It is tough, extremely durable and

flexible

• Shock resistant, Drop resistant and

Rain resistant

• Best colours and forms

• Excellent high and low temperature

performance

• 100% recyclable
5. After Sales Service (warranty policy)
• d.light product failure rate has been very low (<1%) since it started its
operations
• d.light’s replacement warranty is designed to offer our partners and customers
ultimate confidence on the fact that d.light products will perform as promised for
years to come

You stand behind your

customer, and we
stand behind you.
Peaceful customer experience

Years
of
Maintenance
Life Free
Products
d.light Product Range

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 d.light’s Products

d.light offers the best in class products under the following categories:
1) Light only: Single Function Portable lanterns
A2, S3 and S30

2) Light and Mobile charging: Multi-function Portable lanterns

S100, S300 and S500

3) Solar Home Systems:

D 330
d.Light A2

Hours of
Settings Uses
Light
Cooking/ socializing/
Standard up to 4
reading

Tough and sturdy design for everyday use

3 times brighter than kerosene
Water resistant

Integrated monocrystalline panel

Upto 4 years of lifetime (including battery)

One year replacement warranty
d.light S3 Solar Lantern

Hours of
Settings Uses
Light
Studying/ Household
High up to 4
chores
Standard Walking / Socializing up to 12

Adjustable metal handle

Integrated monocrystalline panel
2 light settings
4 times brighter than kerosene

Can be placed on a flat surface or hung on a

hook
Upto 5 years of lifetime (including battery)
d.light S30 Solar Lantern

Settings Uses Hours of Light

Studying/ Household
High Up to 3
chores
Standard Outdoors/ Walking Up to 6
Low Socializing Up to 12

Adjustable metal handle. Can be placed upside

down
Both indoor and outdoor usage
3 light settings
Integrated monocrystalline panel

Can be placed on a flat surface or hung on a

hook
Up to 5 years of lifetime (including battery)
d.light S100 – Multi function solar lantern

Battery 3.2 Volts, 850 mAH Lithium

Ferro Phosphate
Solar 1.5 watts mono, that
Panel charges mobile phones
directly from Panel

Mobile Yes – directly from solar

charging panel during daylight.
Durability Shock proof & rain resistant

Settings Uses Hours of Light

Studying / Working /
High Cooking 4

Medium Walking / Socializing

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 d.Light S300: Multi function light and mobile charger
Light & Mobile charging in 1 device
Up to 100 hours of light
> 10X brighter than kerosene lanterns
4 Brightness Settings
Best performing LFP battery (life >5yrs)
Dual Charging (Solar & AC)
Tough & Water Resistant
Solar Charging on a Cloudy Day

Settings Uses Hours of Light

High Room Lighting / Task lighting / Working
Medium Studying / Working / Cooking
Low Walking / Socializing
Bed Resting / Sleeping
d.light S500 – Multi function solar lantern

Hours of
Settings Uses
Light
Room Lighting / Task lighting /
High 4
Working
Medium Studying / Working / Cooking 8
Low Walking / Socializing 16
Bed Resting / Sleeping 100

Detachable ABS handle

Integrated monocrystalline panel
4 light settings
24 times brighter than kerosene
Step-down feature* of 2 hours for emergency
lighting
Upto 5 years of lifetime (including battery)
D330 Solar Home System

• 3 super-bright lights:
- 1 tube light with brightness 200+ lum
- 2 bulbs with brightness 120+ lum

• Two brightness setting per light, low &

high to save power

• Up to 24 hours of uninterrupted light per

solar charge

• Automatic Power Save mode (additional

one hour) for extended lighting usage

• Mobile charging: Compatible with most

smartphones
Flexible, upgradable lighting solution
• Easy 3 step self-installation
D330 Solar Home System

Bulb Wide-angled tube Bulb

(60-120 lum) light (60-120 lum)
(120-200 lum)
Partnering to impact
Lives !!
Division of Responsibilities
d.light Provides: Partner Provides:
• Hardware • Importation

• Linkage with global foundations and • Warehousing

Micro Finance Institutions • Local Transportation

• Liaison with IFC under “Lighting Asia” • Distribution to dealers and other

Program partners

• Marketing Support • Country specific Marketing

• Training: Product and After Sales • Market Intelligence on Renewable

• Key Account Manager Energy initiatives

• Access to d.light website’s partners • After Sales service and Warranty to

Web Page, loaded with support tools retailers and end-customers

• Warranty Replacement forPartner

Benefits for Distributor

• Healthy margins
• Clear path to profitability
• Payment terms
• Support from d.light team to get you up the
learning curve quickly
• Marketing support
• Quality products with 2 year warranty
• Upsell opportunities for existing customers
• Local job creation
• Improve lives in your community while
simultaneously addressing climate change
 d.light’s

Product usage display

Impacting Students
Impacting women - MFI & SHG initiatives
Micro enterprises, Farmers and Workers
73 million lives impacted - celebrated worldwide

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d.light products: Multiple use positions
d.light – A Brighter Future

Join us as we transform the lives of 1 Billion people!

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 Thank you

For more information:

abhishek.gudimetla@dlight.com
www.dlight.com
Skype: abhishek_gmetla