The lamp of gasoline is still used in Africa centres in rural and urban, while a solar solution is certainly the most suited to Africa, which enjoys a high level of solar radiation. The industrial production of the Afrisolar lamp would provide a viable electric solution and good walks to continental as access to electricity is often still a luxury.
The Afrisolar lamp is 90% made with local materials (including Woods) and would cost about 38 euros (25,000 CFA francs) without grants or Government support. Cyril Bomba believes that the support of the State would reduce the price by about 24%, or 29 euros (19 000 CFA francs).
The Afrisolar lamp comes with a solar panel that just must be installed on the roof or another location that can capture maximum sunlight. The solar panel, it is connected to the lamp by a power cable and has a lifespan of 25 years. The lamp has a rechargeable battery with 12 hours autonomy and would light up, like essence 26 lamps. The duration of battery life is approximately 5 years.
There is a model of the fully equipped lamp bulb of one (1) and a model with two (2) LED bulbs, with commands LED light-emitting diodes with illumination capabilities superior to that of a traditional petrol lamp. Also, this lamp has a FM radio and can charge mobile phones.
Cyril Bomba has engaged with OAPI (African intellectual property organization) to patent his invention. Initial estimates for the industrial production of the Afrisolar lamp would on average be 91,500 euros (60 million CFA francs). Given the recurrent problems of energy on the continent, such investment could be a winning ticket.
