Start+
Compact solar emergency light for preparedness kits, power outages, and civil protection stockpiles
Start+ is a compact solar emergency light designed for inclusion in emergency preparedness kits, civil protection stockpiles, and off-grid household distribution. At 89 grams and certified to IP64, it delivers reliable solar-powered light and dual USB-C/solar charging without the weight or complexity of larger lamps – making it suited to large-scale kit assembly and individual preparedness programmes alike.
Reliable light when the power goes out
Power cuts, storms, and displacement situations demand lighting that works immediately, without setup or batteries. Start+ provides dependable solar-powered light in a form factor suited to high-volume kit inclusion: compact enough to pack at scale, simple enough to require no instruction, and robust enough to withstand storage and field conditions.
Start+ is independently certified to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8, providing verified performance data for procurement and tender specifications. Request pricing or enquire about bulk supply for preparedness programmes.
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Up to 90 hours on low mode. Multi-day runtime on a single charge helps you stay illuminated through extended outages without recharging.
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Pocket-sized and weighing only 89 grams, Start+ is easy to carry, store, and deploy. Its size and weight helps you keep emergency light with you at all times.
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Low, Medium, High and Strobe modes adapt light output to different situations. Read, navigate safely, or signal for help when needed.
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Integrated solar panel and USB-C charging enable recharging anywhere, on-grid or off-grid. Always have power, even when electricity is not available.
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IP64-rated housing with rubberised frame resists rain, dust and drops, giving Start+ reliable performance during storms and harsh conditions.
A piece of the sun, wherever you go
A piece of the sun, wherever you go
Start+ is a durable alternative to disposable emergency torches.
Over its lifetime, it replaces up to 700 AAA batteries, reducing electronic waste and eliminating the need for constant replacements.
Designed for long-term uses, Start+ is easy to repair and built to last. Durability is the first step toward sustainability, and towards dependable emergency readiness.
Why BRIGHT?
BRIGHT is a Norwegian company specialising in portable solar-powered lighting for humanitarian aid and emergency preparedness. Every product is developed through field research and real-world testing.
Our focus is simple: create lighting solutions that last, can be repaired, and perform reliably when conditions are most challenging.
Technical information for Start +
- Brightness (max)
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25 lm0 60 120 180 240 300
A bar chart showing the luminosity of the 25 lumen lightbulb.
- Color
- 4,000 Kelvin
- Light Settings
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- Low
- 1.5 lm
- Medium
- 8 lm
- High
- 25 lm
- Emergency
- Strobe
- Runtime
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- Low
- 90 hours +
- Medium
- 15 hours +
- High
- 5 hours +
- Battery Type
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LiFePO4
- Battery Capacity
- 1.6 Wh
- Battery Lifespan
- 1,000 charge cycles
- Charge Time
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- Solar 1000 W/m²
- 5 hours +
- Standard wall charger (5W)
- 2 hours +
- Solar Panel Type
- Monocrystalline
- Solar Panel Output
- 0.45 Wp ± 5% at 4 V
- Solar Panel Cable
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- Weight
- 89 grams (unit weight)
- Warranty
- Standard 2 years warranty
- Ingress Protection
- IP64
- Product Carbon Footprint
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Product sheets for download
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- Brightness (at max)
- 25 lm
- Color
- 4,000 Kelvin
- Light Settings
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- Low
- 1.5 lm
- Medium
- 8 lm
- High
- 25 lm
- Emergency
- Strobe
- Runtime
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- Low
- 90 hours +
- Medium
- 15 hours +
- High
- 5 hours +
- Battery Type
- LiFePO4
- Battery Capacity
- 1.6 Wh
- Battery Lifespan
- 1,000 charge cycles
- Charge Time
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- Solar 1000 W/m²
- 5 hours +
- Standard wall charger (5W)
- 2 hours +
- Solar Panel Type
- Monocrystalline
- Solar Panel Output
- 0.45 Wp ± 5% at 4 V
- Solar Panel Cable
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- Weight
- 89 grams (unit weight)
- Warranty
- Standard 2 years warranty
- Ingress Protection
- IP64
- Product Carbon Footprint
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- Brightness (at max)
- 200 lm
- Color
- 5,000 Kelvin
- Light Settings
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- Low
- 20 lm
- Medium
- 80 lm
- High
- 200 lm
- Emergency
- Strobe
- Runtime
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- Low
- 40 hours +
- Medium
- 10 hours +
- High
- 5 hours +
- Battery Type
- LiFePO4
- Battery Capacity
- 11.52 Wh (3,600 mAh at 3.2 V)
- Battery Lifespan
- 2,000 charge cycles
- Charge Time
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- Solar 1000 W/m²
- 8 hours +
- Standard wall charger (5W)
- 3 hours
- Solar Panel Type
- Monocrystalline
- Solar Panel Output
- 2 Wp ± 5% at 4 V
- Solar Panel Cable
- -
- Weight
- 346 grams (unit weight)
- Warranty
- Standard 2 years warranty
- Ingress Protection
- IP64
- Product Carbon Footprint
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