d.light Solar, a solar powdered solutions provider has today launched a ground breaking solar television- X850, the first of its kind in Uganda.
d.light Solar is the leading manufacturer and distributor of Solar Home Systems worldwide with its headquarters are in California USA. The company has been in existence for over 10 years now and has impacted on nearly 100 Million lives globally.
Speaking during the launch, George Kawemba, Head of Sales d.light Solar Uganda said, ‘d.light Solar prides itself for giving consumers more energy options for less money. We envision a future where all people are empowered to enjoy the freedom and improved quality of life that comes with access to reliable, affordable off-grid light and power. To this end, d.light Solar recently released its award-winning Television solar product the X850 solar home system which is now available to the Ugandan masses with an affordable payment plan of only 2,000Ushs per day for 18 months.
The Solar Television – X850 product specifications include:
| Product Specifications | D.light specifications | Comparison with other products on the market |
| TV Screen size | 19”LED HD TV screen with in-built Decoder | 15” and 19” flat screens without in built Decoder capability. |
| Signal Capacity | Duo Signal capability to receive both Analogue and Digital Signals and can work in the most remote places | Only Digital Signal reception reducing reception with capability to work close to the main town centers only. |
| Operating Time | Over 10 hours of continuous operation without charge | Only about 3-4 hours operating time without charge. |
| Initial Deposit | Only 90,000 Ushsdeposit to access core product; (TV Access with credit evaluation over customer life) | 150,000/- to 200,000/=for initial Deposit. |
| Payment Plan | 2,000/- Daily for 18 months | More than 3,000/- daily for 2-3 years. |
| Interest Charge | No interest charged on loan | High interest charged on loan |
Kawemba concluded by noting that the X850 solar TV comes with multiple appliances to include 5 super bright lights with switches, a 5 phone charging cable, Radio, and a Torch. The Product also has a warranty of 2 Years and can be accessed countrywide at d.light outlets and distributor shops.
Editors Note: This is a Press Release
