What’s In The Box
The i350 unit with a 24Ah lithium (LiPo) battery
A 150W solar panel
Six wall-mounted LED lights
Two outdoor floodlights (IP65 rated)
Display And Monitoring
The i350 has a full-colour touch-screen display on the unit. GSM monitoring is available as an option, so systems can be monitored and tracked remotely over the cellular network. The Department of Energy’s 2018 roll-out in Ngcobo used i350 systems with GSM monitoring.
The i350 Pre-Paid
The i150 Pre-Paid lets people pay for solar power as they use it. It works like prepaid airtime:
- The customer pays a local vendor at a point of sale.
- The vendor gives them a PIN.
- The customer enters the PIN on the unit, and it runs for 30 days.
Programmes can use it as an instalment plan or as a permanent rental.
i350 Base Versions
i350 Base
The standard version of the i350 Base.
i350PP Base
The standard version with PIN-based pay as you go.
i350 Steel (10A)
A simpler version of the i350 with the same functions and an external battery.
Please enquire for pricing and bulk orders.
Specifications
| Battery | 12V 24Ah lithium (LiPo), 288Wh |
|---|---|
| Solar panel | 150W monocrystalline or polycrystalline |
| Lights | 6 wall-mounted LED lights and 2 outdoor IP65 floodlights |
| Light power | 0.6W dim, 3.5W full |
| USB | 6 ports, 1A each |
| 12V | 12V DC outputs and a 12V socket |
| Display | full-colour touch screen |
| Monitoring | GSM monitoring available |
| Input voltage | 18 to 22V DC |
| Output voltage | 12 to 14V DC |
| Light on a full charge | 13+ hours |
| Charge time | 4.5 hours |
| Days without sun | 2 to 5, depending on use |
| Unit size | 250 x 250 x 450mm |
| Weight | 8kg |
| Warranty | 12 months from Microtronix Manufacturing. The battery is covered by the supplier's warranty. |
Where The i350 Is Used
Kuruman, Northern Cape (2017) – Rural homes, for the Department of Energy’s electrification programme.
Ngcobo, Eastern Cape (2018) – Rural homes, with GSM remote monitoring, for the Department of Energy with SWAN Electrical.
i350 Base Questions
How many lights does the i350 run?
Eight. Six wall-mounted lights for inside and two floodlights for outside.
How long does it run and charge?
The lights run for 13 hours or more on a full charge. The battery recharges in about 4.5 hours of good sun.
What 12V devices can it power?
Small 12V devices like Wi-Fi routers and fibre boxes. It can’t run 220V appliances.
What's the difference between the i350 and the i350+?
The i350 is a home system with eight lights and six USB ports. The i350+ is a charging station, with 20 USB ports and two solar panels for charging lots of phones a day.
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