Apollo lanterns improving lives in Nepal
Here at Black Diamond we are always seeking to innovate and improve, so we were excited to support Mitch Silver when he approached us with his innovative plan: use solar power to recharge Apollo lanterns in Namarkhu, a small village in Nepal, in order to reduce the health risks and costs of kerosene lighting. He needed rechargeable lanterns that were durable, energy efficient, dimmable and cast a powerful amount of quality light—he needed the Apollo.
Below is Mitch’s report from his recent efforts in Namarkhu. We are proud to be a part of this innovative and exciting project. We looked at this as a beta test for larger-scale projects and are truly excited to continue to be a part of improving peoples’ lives in the villages of Nepal and elsewhere in the world.
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