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HiLyte Power

A reliable iron battery for off-grid areas

August 2018
Gallery HiLyte Power 1
Gallery HiLyte Power 1
01.

Identification

An iron based battery that requires only iron, iron salt and paper, giving an environment harmless, low-cost and on-demand electricity for the people in need in the developing countries.

Already tested in off-grid communities in Kenya, Tanzania and India, the entire solution is cheap and non-toxic. The refill kits contain iron, paper and iron salt which, once discharged, can be thrown away without any harm to the environment. Compared to using kerosene for lighting, the battery is safe, has no adverse health impacts, and reduces emissions by 94% for the same light intensity. It also helps to overcome the challenge for many of being able to charge their mobile phones at home.

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Label Date August 30, 2018
By hiLyte
From Switzerland
Maturity stage Prototype testing in the real world
Looking For Partners who can help the company distribute the iron battery to customers in remote areas are key to success. Visibility amongst big international companies.
02.

The environmental benefits

  • Energy on-demand during the day or night.
  • Battery and refill kits do not harm the environment
  • 94% less of CO2 emissions compared with kerosene for the same light intensity
  • Does not use lithium battery, the resultant liquid can be thrown in the toilets or in the nature.
03.

The Financial benefits

  • 50% of savings for light and phone charging
  • Allows for charging of mobile phones from home
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Company Profile

hiLyte

We offer a consumable based iron battery that is the only clean and affordable on-demand source of energy off-grid.

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Headquarters 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
06.

Networking Partner

CleantechAlps

As an expert for the innovation scene in energy and environmental technologies, CleantechAlps (Sion, Switzerland) is a hub for the cleantech ecosystem, connecting its stakeholders with relevant partners.

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