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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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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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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BRIGHT’s Move solar lamp wins tech award for humanitarian aid
BRIGHT’s Move, a solar lamp with an integrated phone charger, has been awarded the 2020 EIC Horizon Prize for Affordable High-Tech for Humanitarian Aid in the Energy category.
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