The NURU Lighting System vs Other Forms of Lighting
Note: Context, target audience living on less than $600 per year in developing countries.
| NURU Lighting System | Fossil Fuel | Electricity Grid | Fossil Fuel Generator | Commercial Headlamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Details | The NURU Lighting System, LED lights & POWERCycle generator. | Lighting powered from fossil fuels such as kerosene or oil. | Electricity obtained from a power grid. | Electricity obtained from a fossil fuel powered generator. | Commercial camping headlamp, charger & rechargeable batteries. |
| Cost | Under $20 | Over $50 | Over $50 | Over $50 | Between $20 & $50 |
| Accessibility * | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Reliability | Very Reliable | Reliable | Unreliable | Reliable | Yes |
| Safety | Very Safe | Unsafe ¶ | Safe | Safe | Very Safe |
| CO2 Emissions | Zero | Yes | Often | Yes | Sometimes |
| Air Pollution † | Zero | Yes | Often | Yes | Sometimes |
| Light Efficiency | Very High | Low | Medium to High ‡ | Medium to High ‡ | Very High |
- * - Accessibility to the target audience living on less than $600/yr in developing countries.
- ¶ - Solution is a fire hazard and produces indoor air pollution.
- † - Air pollution caused from combustion of fossil fuels.
- ‡ - Varies depending on the type of bulb used.
The NURU PowerCycle Generator vs Other Forms of Charging
| NURU POWERCycle | Solar Power | Wind Energy | Electricity Grid | Fossil Fuel Generator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Speed | Fast (20 minutes) | Slow (1 hour per hour of use) | Fast | On Demand | On Demand |
| Start Up Cost | Under $20 | Over $50 | Over $50 | Over $50 | Over $50 |
| Operating Cost | $0 | $0 | $0 | Over $50 | Over $50 |
| Reliability | Very Reliable | Weather-dependent | Weather-dependent | Not Reliable | Reliable |
See the NURU website for additional information.