d.light design today announced the launch of its first line of revolutionary lighting products, custom-designed for urban and rural households in developing countries that do not have regular access to electricity and are currently relying primarily on dim, polluting and hazardous kerosene lanterns for lighting.

?We believe that 1.6 billion people without regular access to electricity deserve high-quality, safe and dependable light that they can afford,? said Sam Goldman, CEO of d.light design. ?We have brought together the best partners in technology, design and manufacturing to develop these products, which will radically improve the quality of life for countless families.?

By upgrading from kerosene lanterns to a d.light design product, families enjoy numerous benefits including improved health through the elimination of indoor air pollution and significant cost savings over the life of the product. Three cutting-edge lighting products are currently available for worldwide ordering and distribution.

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