What the Project Is All About
Imagine a world where everyone has access to clean, reliable energy — sounds great, right? This project is all about making that happen. It focuses on providing powerful, renewable energy solutions that empower people and protect the planet. From fast-charging range headlamps to solar generators and power banks, the lineup is designed to keep you connected and safe, no matter where you are. It’s not just about gadgets; it’s a mission to bring energy access to those who need it most, especially the half of the planet still lacking safe ways to power their daily lives.
Main Benefits and Impact in Numbers
Here’s the scoop on the real difference this project is making:
- 15,518,558 people living safer, brighter lives
- 5 million tons of CO2e offset by these products
- 726 partners globally making a difference
- $878 million in fuel savings by customers
These aren’t just numbers — they’re lives changed, emissions reduced, and communities empowered. Every purchase helps expand this mission, turning renewable energy from a luxury into a lifeline.
Clean Cooking and Cooling Solutions
Cooking and staying cool outdoors or in off-grid areas can be tricky, but this project tackles that head-on. Their stoves burn clean and cook more efficiently, reducing emissions and particulate matter by up to 78%. That’s a huge win for health and the environment. Plus, electric coolers and fire pits add convenience and comfort, making outdoor living and preparedness easier and more sustainable.
Solar Lighting for Longer, Brighter Days
Did you know over a billion people still rely on kerosene lamps for lighting? It’s not just expensive—it’s dangerous and polluting. This project’s solar lighting solutions, including SolarHome systems and solar lanterns, require no fuel at all. That means significant savings over time and a safer, cleaner way to light up homes and communities. It’s about extending daylight hours without the harmful side effects.
Powerful Solutions to Keep People Connected
Access to reliable energy isn’t just about convenience—it’s about connection. Over a billion people worldwide lack affordable, reliable energy, and this project’s power stations and solar home systems change that. They allow devices to recharge using the sun’s energy, keeping people connected to what matters most. Whether it’s charging a phone or powering essential devices, these solutions bridge the energy gap in a sustainable way.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- SDG 1: No Poverty
By addressing energy poverty and reducing emissions, this project aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals, driving progress on health, climate, and global partnerships.
Commitment to Planet and People
This project isn’t just about products—it’s about principles. It’s climate neutral and B Corp certified, meaning it’s committed to bettering the planet and global communities. Working with over 700 global partners, it supports both market-building and direct relief efforts worldwide. And here’s a cool part: for every product sold, someone living in energy poverty gains access to safe lighting and charging. It’s a cycle of good energy that keeps on giving.
What MPOWERD actually does
MPOWERD makes the Luci line of solar inflatable lanterns, founded in New York in 2012 by John Salzinger after a disaster relief trip to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. In 2024, MPOWERD became part of BioLite, and its Luci lights continue to be sold both direct and through major outdoor retailers.
“When a natural disaster happens, our lights go there. It’s a way to give, but it’s sustainable.”
John Salzinger, Founder, MPOWERD
Where Luci lights show up
- Disaster relief: lights distributed in response to natural disasters worldwide, direct from the founder’s original mission.
- Outdoor retail: sold through REI, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, Decathlon, and MEC.
Proof, not just claims
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
MPOWERD connects to SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by giving off-grid and disaster-affected communities access to solar lighting in place of kerosene, and to SDG13 (Climate Action) through the CO2 emissions it states are avoided by displacing kerosene-based lighting.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MPOWERD based, and who uses it?
MPOWERD was founded in New York and sells its Luci solar lantern line through retailers including REI, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, Decathlon, and MEC, alongside disaster-relief distribution. In 2024, MPOWERD became part of BioLite.
Which SDGs does MPOWERD support, and how?
MPOWERD supports SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by providing solar-powered lighting as an alternative to kerosene in off-grid and disaster-affected areas, and SDG13 (Climate Action) through the CO2 emissions avoided by that fuel switch.
How is MPOWERD verified as a sustainability project?
MPOWERD is a Certified B Corporation and Benefit Corporation, and reports its impact metrics (lives reached, CO2 averted) publicly through press disclosures.
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