Delivering light anywhere: How BRIGHT’s humanitarian logistics enable global reach

Delivering light anywhere: How BRIGHT’s humanitarian logistics enable global reach

BRIGHT has delivered over 4.3 million pico-solar products to more than 60 countries, reaching communities in crisis zones, refugee camps, and remote off-grid areas. Behind this achievement is an innovative humanitarian logistics system that combines data-driven planning, sustainable packaging, and trusted global partnerships. With hubs in China and Norway, BRIGHT ensures solar lamps and energy solutions reach those who need them most – quickly, reliably and responsibly.

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BRIGHT’s solar lamp Repair Program: Partnering on the leading e-waste management project in the humanitarian sector

In Uganda’s Bidibidi refugee settlement, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is leading several partners in pioneering the most comprehensive electronic waste (e-waste) management project in the humanitarian sector. At the heart of this project is BRIGHT’s solar lamp Repair Program which is training technicians who are turning e-waste into opportunity through the repair and refurbishment of solar lamps. These technicians have since the launch of the E-waste Management project in 2022 repaired 6,361 solar lamps and 341 solar panels, reduced e-waste, and significantly improved their livelihoods. By embracing a circular economy, improving product design, and centering community voices, BRIGHT’s Repair Program offers a sustainable model for handling e-waste in displacement settings, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

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Tackling plastic pollution through circular product design, BRIGHT’s approach

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that globally more than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced annually. Half is used once and discarded, with less than 10% recycled. Around 11 million tonnes end up in water bodies annually, imposing a global environmental and social cost of between US$300 billion to US$600 billion.

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How to choose the best solar lamp for emergencies

Power outages are among the first consequences of natural disasters. Whether you are bracing for hurricane season in the Americas and the Caribbean, monsoon rains in Asia, or responding to government emergency preparedness advisories in Europe, a reliable solar lamp for emergencies is a must-have in every survival kit.

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Lighting the way: How BRIGHT designs solar lamps for comfort, efficiency & real-world use

Since 2014, BRIGHT has been at the forefront of solar lighting innovation, designing and delivering sustainable solar lamps to support off-grid communities, humanitarian aid missions, and disaster response scenarios. We have delivered over 4 million lamps and illuminated more than 17 million lives, enhancing safety, supporting education, and preserving dignity in diverse settings. Behind every lamp we create lies a critical design philosophy: real-world use must shape technical choices. The light emitting diodes (LEDs) in our solar lights are meticulously engineered to provide optimal brightness and appropriate colour temperature. In this article, we explain how we choose brightness and colour temperature in our solar lamps, and why those decisions matter for the people we serve.

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Why NGOs are switching to solar power in crisis zones

For years humanitarian aid operations have relied on diesel generators, which are costly, logistically complex, and environmentally damaging, as the main source of power in operations. Now, a growing number of humanitarian NGOs are replacing these machines with solar power or solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Why? Because solar energy offers a better way forward: it is more sustainable, more affordable over time, and easier to deploy in hard-to-reach areas.

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BRIGHT to unveil more sustainable SunBell solar lamp at DIHAD 2025

BRIGHT Products will be presenting the upgraded and more sustainable version of its popular SunBell solar lamp at the 21st Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) between 29 April and 1 May.

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How innovation-friendly procurement can make humanitarian aid more sustainable

Procurement may not be the most glamorous function in humanitarian operations, but it is one of the most powerful. As crises grow in complexity and urgency, the systems behind aid delivery must evolve. At the heart of this transformation lies a quiet revolution: innovation-friendly procurement.

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