iharvey

The idea:

A thermoelectric generator, which produces power by converting heat into electricity. How it works:

It’s like a generator. Powering 3 LED lamps and charging any USB device simultaneously, the iharvey is extremely usable, while also being economical – running for 29 hours on a single litre of fuel with very few emissions. Who is it for: Off-grid households in rural and informal settlements. The iharvey also fits well with the disaster-relief-, campingand load-shedding-is-aroundthe- corner markets.

The competitors are smaller thermoelectric units, as well as similarly powerful solar units. Off Grid Innovations is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions, reduce shack fires and enable households to have clean lighting and charging capabilities, regardless of their economic status.