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SunBell

The solar emergency lamp trusted by humanitarian organisations

In a crisis, reliable light is safety, dignity, and connection. SunBell is a proven solar emergency lamp designed for humanitarian response and emergency preparedness. Modular, durable, and easy to use, it delivers dependable lighting and mobile phone charging where it is needed most.

Since 2014, over 4 million SunBell solar lamps have been delivered worldwide. As the first solar lamp designated a core relief item, SunBell is trusted by international aid agencies, NGOs and communities operating in the world’s most demanding environments.

A core relief item

Displacement, natural disasters, power cuts. When darkness falls, reliable light becomes critical.

SunBell is a modular humanitarian solar lantern that adapts to real-world needs. Use it as a room light, task light, torch, or hands-free lamp. Charge phones, move safely, stay connected.

Designed for daily use in camps, shelters, and homes, SunBell combines long runtime, weatherproof durability, and proven humanitarian credibility. It is lighting people can depend on, year after year.

Equip your programme or emergency kit with a solar lamp trusted at global scale. Request pricing.


  • SunBell’s modular system includes a detachable solar panel, a flexible light and battery unit, and a light-diffusing lampshade, offering versatile lighting options for any situation.
  • The flexible light and battery unit, also known as gooseneck, doubles as an ergonomic handle when attached to the lampshade, making it easy to carry and position.
  • With an IP64 rating, SunBell is built to withstand rain and dust. Flip lids protect both the solar charging and USB ports, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
  • An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
  • An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
  • The lampshade diffuser softens and spreads light evenly across a wide area, eliminating glare and making SunBell ideal for general room lighting.
  • Use as a torch. Simply pull the unit out from the lamp shade.
  • The flexible design also allows the "gooseneck" light and battery unit to function as a task light, ideal for studying, cooking, or working. Just pull out the light and position it for optimal use.
  • SunBell offers flexible charging options, including support for standard wall chargers. Using a 5W wall charger, the lamp charges in just 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the model, perfect for quick top-ups when solar charging isn’t available.
  • SunBell’s battery is housed in the light and battery unit and is easily replaceable, extending the product’s lifespan and supporting long-term use.

Product features

Modular design

SunBell’s modular system includes a detachable solar panel, a flexible light and battery unit, and a light-diffusing lampshade, offering versatile lighting options for any situation.

Product features

Ergonomic handle

The flexible light and battery unit, also known as gooseneck, doubles as an ergonomic handle when attached to the lampshade, making it easy to carry and position.

Product features

Weatherproof housing

With an IP64 rating, SunBell is built to withstand rain and dust. Flip lids protect both the solar charging and USB ports, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.

Product features

USB charging port

An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.

Product features

USB charging port

An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.

Product features

Light-diffusing lampshade

The lampshade diffuser softens and spreads light evenly across a wide area, eliminating glare and making SunBell ideal for general room lighting.

Product features

Torch mode

Use as a torch. Simply pull the unit out from the lamp shade.

Product features

Task light

The flexible design also allows the "gooseneck" light and battery unit to function as a task light, ideal for studying, cooking, or working. Just pull out the light and position it for optimal use.

Product features

Wall charger support

SunBell offers flexible charging options, including support for standard wall chargers. Using a 5W wall charger, the lamp charges in just 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the model, perfect for quick top-ups when solar charging isn’t available.

Product features

Replaceable battery

SunBell’s battery is housed in the light and battery unit and is easily replaceable, extending the product’s lifespan and supporting long-term use.

SunBell’s modular system includes a detachable solar panel, a flexible light and battery unit, and a light-diffusing lampshade, offering versatile lighting options for any situation.
SunBell’s modular system includes a detachable solar panel, a flexible light and battery unit, and a light-diffusing lampshade, offering versatile lighting options for any situation.
The flexible light and battery unit, also known as gooseneck, doubles as an ergonomic handle when attached to the lampshade, making it easy to carry and position.
The flexible light and battery unit, also known as gooseneck, doubles as an ergonomic handle when attached to the lampshade, making it easy to carry and position.
With an IP64 rating, SunBell is built to withstand rain and dust. Flip lids protect both the solar charging and USB ports, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
With an IP64 rating, SunBell is built to withstand rain and dust. Flip lids protect both the solar charging and USB ports, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
An integrated USB port allows for convenient charging of mobile phones and other low-voltage devices, keeping you connected off-grid.
The lampshade diffuser softens and spreads light evenly across a wide area, eliminating glare and making SunBell ideal for general room lighting.
The lampshade diffuser softens and spreads light evenly across a wide area, eliminating glare and making SunBell ideal for general room lighting.
Use as a torch. Simply pull the unit out from the lamp shade.
Use as a torch. Simply pull the unit out from the lamp shade.
The flexible design also allows the "gooseneck" light and battery unit to function as a task light, ideal for studying, cooking, or working. Just pull out the light and position it for optimal use.
The flexible design also allows the "gooseneck" light and battery unit to function as a task light, ideal for studying, cooking, or working. Just pull out the light and position it for optimal use.
SunBell offers flexible charging options, including support for standard wall chargers. Using a 5W wall charger, the lamp charges in just 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the model, perfect for quick top-ups when solar charging isn’t available.
SunBell offers flexible charging options, including support for standard wall chargers. Using a 5W wall charger, the lamp charges in just 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the model, perfect for quick top-ups when solar charging isn’t available.
SunBell’s battery is housed in the light and battery unit and is easily replaceable, extending the product’s lifespan and supporting long-term use.
SunBell’s battery is housed in the light and battery unit and is easily replaceable, extending the product’s lifespan and supporting long-term use.

The gold standard in portable solar lighting

SunBell sets the benchmark for reliable, sustainable solar lamps. A testament to the idea that durability is the first step towards sustainability, SunBell is built for 5-7 years of daily use, reducing replacement cycles and electronic waste.

The latest SunBell 2.0Y model uses 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, lowering its cradle-to-grave footprint to approximately 4.72kg CO₂e.

By replacing kerosene lamps, SunBell helps households and aid programmes:

  • Reduce indoor air pollution
  • Cut fuel costs by USD$100 – 300 in fuel costs annually
  • Avoid hundreds of kilograms of CO₂e emissions

Repairability and long service life make SunBell a practical, responsible choice for large-scale deployment. SunBell is available in two models to fit different needs:

  • SunBell 2.0Y: 4.8Wh battery, up to 140 hours of light (about 5 days), 10x brighter than a kerosene lamp on the highest setting
  • SunBell 80: 7.5Wh battery, up to 180 hours of light (about 7 days), 15x brighter than a kerosene lamp on the highest setting

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.

Stay bright, stay safe

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Technical information for SunBell 2.0 Y

Brightness (max)
90 lm
0 60 120 180 240 300
A bar chart showing the luminosity of the 90 lumen lightbulb.
Color
4,000 Kelvin
Light Settings
Low
5 lm
Medium
20 lm
High
90 lm
Emergency
Strobe
Runtime
Low
140 hours +
Medium
25 hours +
High
7 hours +
Battery Type

LiFePO4

Battery Capacity
4.8 Wh (1,500 mAh at 3.2V)
Battery Lifespan
2,000 charge cycles
Charge Time
Solar 1000 W/m²
5 hours +
Standard wall charger (5W)
1 hours +
Solar Panel Type
Monocrystalline
Solar Panel Output
1.7 W ± 5% at 4V
Solar Panel Cable
2m retractable
Weight
428 grams (unit weight)
Warranty
Standard 2 years warranty
Ingress Protection
IP64
Product Carbon Footprint
4.72 kg of CO₂e

Product sheets for download

Environmental Product Declaration download


Product comparison

  • SunBell 80

    Brightness (at max)
    150 lm
    Color
    5,000 Kelvin
    Light Settings
    Low
    5 lm
    Medium
    20 lm
    High
    150 lm
    Emergency
    Strobe
    Runtime
    Low
    180 hours +
    Medium
    35 hours +
    High
    5 hours +
    Battery Type
    NMC
    Battery Capacity
    7.5 Wh (2,200 mAh at 3.7V)
    Battery Lifespan
    1,500 charge cycles
    Charge Time
    Solar 1000 W/m²
    6 hours +
    Standard wall charger (5W)
    1.5 hours +
    Solar Panel Type
    Monocrystalline
    Solar Panel Output
    1.8 W ± 5% at 5V
    Solar Panel Cable
    3m retractable
    Weight
    475 grams (unit weight)
    Warranty
    Standard 2 years warranty
    Ingress Protection
    IP64
    Product Carbon Footprint
    5.06 kg of CO₂e
  • BRIGHT's Sol is a durable, repairable, sustainable solar lamp built for humanitarian aid and emergency use. It features casing made from 100% recycled plastic, is weatherproof and has an integrated mobile phone charger

    Sol High Capacity

    Brightness (at max)
    300 lm
    Color
    4,000 Kelvin
    Light Settings
    Low
    5 lm
    Medium
    20 lm
    High
    100 lm
    Max
    300 lm
    Runtime
    Low
    580 hours +
    Medium
    140 hours +
    High
    30 hours +
    Max
    12 hours +
    Battery Type
    LiFePO4
    Battery Capacity
    23.04 Wh (7,200 mAh at 3.2 V)
    Battery Lifespan
    2,000 charge cycles
    Charge Time
    Solar 1000 W/m²
    8 hours +
    Standard wall charger (5W)
    5 hours +
    Solar Panel Type
    Monocrystalline
    Solar Panel Output
    4 Wp ± 5% at 5,4 V
    Solar Panel Cable
    2 meters
    Weight
    373 grams (unit weight)
    Warranty
    Standard 2 years warranty
    Ingress Protection
    IP64
    Product Carbon Footprint
    6.52 kg of CO₂e