Why producer engagement is important for solving the e-waste challenge in displacement settings: Lessons from Cox’s Bazar
Solar lamp producers who supply humanitarian organisations in displacement settings have a critical role in supporting organisations managing electronic waste (e-waste). Explore how BRIGHT’s Repair Program supported impactful repair initiatives in Cox’s Bazar Kutupalong settlement.
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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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Pioneering Partnerships: BRIGHT at DIHAD
BRIGHT has been a proud participant at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition for several years. We are back again this year with a booth at the Norway Pavillion organized by Innovation Norway. But why exactly are we here? Why DIHAD?
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Celebrating BRIGHT's new website & collaboration with creative design agency Feed
Yesterday, we celebrated a proud moment: the launch of our brand-new website. While the website has been live since early March, we took this opportunity to mark the occasion and celebrate our successful collaboration with Feed, which has brought remarkable results and reassured us of our decision
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Solar lamp repair & e-waste management in Cox’s Bazar Kutupalong refugee camp
In the heart of the world's largest refugee camp, access to reliable solar energy is more than a convenience, it is a crucial lifeline. Cox's Bazar's Kutupalong settlement, home to nearly one million Rohingya refugees, faces ongoing challenges from a long-running humanitarian crisis and increasingly frequent climate-related disasters. Recognising this, BRIGHT has made it a priority to improve access to sustainable solar lighting and energy in the camp by talking with end-users, understanding the e-waste challenge in the settlement, and by providing hands-on training on solar lamp repair.
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BRIGHT attains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 certifications
At BRIGHT we always strive to deliver quality and sustainability to our customers across the globe. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major milestone on this journey: the successful attainment of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. These globally recognized standards reinforce BRIGHT Product’s unwavering commitment to excellence, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
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