Based out of Curtis Park in Denver, Nokero aims to provide the world with solar light. Most recently, their humanitarian efforts brought solar light to the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
To date, Nokero has distributed 4,025 solar light bulbs throughout the Philippines by working with Habitat for Humanity and One Heart for Hope Foundation, official non-profit distributors on the ground.
“Our dedicated team has been producing 10,000 solar light bulbs per day now, and we are partnering with wonderful organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and One Heart for Hope Foundation to move some of these units to help those affected by the Typhoon Haiyan,” said founder and CEO Steve Katsaros.
The solar lights were sent to Habitat for Humanity’s Cebu Headquarters and the Philippines Department of Energy, to be distributed to Bantayan and Tacloban where the electric grid is washed out. One Heart for Hope also distributed lights to the remote Filipino islands where families cannot afford electricity. Lights are produced by Nokero International, Ltd. and funded by private donors and companies including Enfinity, Sasonbi, and Solutions Using Renewable Energy (SURE). The lights provide three to six hours of bright light with each full charge.
Local Colorado businesses, such as Red Pepper Kitchen+Bath in Boulder, have also generously donated cases of solar light bulbs for Nokero to send to the Philippines. Daily updates on the campaign for solar relief can be found at Nokero’s blog.
“Our goal is to continue providing solar lights to remote communities and indigenous tribes while we provide education and basic necessities to their children. Partnership with Nokero will allow us to expand our solar campaign while implementing a clean, safe environment by eliminating kerosene,” stated Merlita Helms, President of One Heart for Hope. “We carried with us these solar lights to help [people] rebuild their lives and to let them know that even in the farthest corner of our country, hope shines through.”
Nokero was built on the goal of providing light where none exists, and eliminating kerosene where it is the only option for light. During disaster relief, solar light bulbs reduce the amount of dangerous kerosene lanterns used in temporary shelters and ensure productive construction to continue into the night under bright, portable light bulbs. Nokero has proven that a small Colorado business has the ability to change the world by providing light and hope to those in need.
Small scale solar has made a tremendous impact during disaster relief, particularly in the Philippines where Typhoon Haiyan has affected millions of people. Nokero’s durable and affordable solar light bulbs allow reconstruction and rehabilitation to resume within affected areas. People can rebuild their lives without ending productivity when the sun goes down.
Nokero continues to collect donations for individual or bulk orders of light bulbs, and also offers a “Buy One Give One” promotion for the holidays. Visit www.nokero.com/haiyan or contact press@nokero.com for more information.