Is Waterlight better than solar?

The WaterLight is meant to be more efficient and reliable than solar energy, supplying immediate power rather than taking time to convert. There’s no need to rely on weather, either, as you don’t need a constant source of sunlight.

Can a salt water light convert salt water into electricity?

Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina and WPP’s Wunderman Thompson Colombia division have developed a device which converts salt water into electrical power. WaterLight is a portable light that can turn half a litre of salt water into 45 days of light, according to Wunderman Thompson.

Is a WaterLight lantern waterproof?

The WaterLight lantern is waterproof to protect the electronics inside. It generates electricity from seawater, offering a clean alternative to using fossil fuels for energy.

Is Waterlight more efficient than solar energy lanterns?

"WaterLight can be more efficient than solar energy lanterns because it regenerates instantly," said Pipe Ruiz Pineda, executive creative director of Wunderman Thompson Colombia.

How does the Waterlight work?

To use the Waterlight lantern, the user needs to fill it with half a liter of seawater. This seawater powers the lantern for 45 days through ionization. The process creates electricity by combining seawater’s electrolytes with magnesium. In the Wayúu community, WaterLight shines light on nighttime activities.

What is a Waterlight lamp?

Created as a viable solution to this problem, WaterLight is an environmentally-friendly saltwater lantern. Designed by Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina in collaboration with the Colombian division of creative agency Wunderman Thompson, the cordless WaterLight lamp offers a more reliable alternative to solar lamps in off-grid regions.