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.

Once the salt water is added, thecircuit is closedand the battery (or cell) can power the lamp to produce light. How Can It Help?WaterLight is poised for a worldwide roll-out, according to the company, adding that many nations such as Sierra Leone and Syria are in similar positions to La Guajira. Master Sword with Silent Princess Flower Night light - Resin Wood Desk Decor, Gaming Decor, LoZ / TOTK / BOTW Christmas Gifts

Red Panda Light, red panda, red panda figurine, red panda hat, red panda plush, animal night light, night light nursery, cute night light It is a battery. Salt water is an electrolyte and it contains two metallic electrodes. Those electrodes probably won’t be renewable like wood is. So… this is just a glorified battery, nothing revolutionary, nothing purely ecological,

After the salt particles have evaporated, the lamp can be emptied and refilled while the used water can be repurposed for washing or cleaning. The light can help Wayúu artisans to work at night

Avatar The Way of Water, Tulkun ft Kiri Avatar 2, Resin Lamp, Ocean Resin Lamp, Wood Resin Lamp, Resin Wood Rustic, Home Decor Gift AV09 We choose the Wayúu community because they're a population that's been forgotten by the government." Each carrier strap was handwoven by a local craftswoman The lamp is entirely made from water-resistant, recyclable materials. It’s a cylindrical case made of Urapan wood. Just half a liter of water provides 45 days of electricity. The LEDs are at the bottom. At the top are inlets to let water flow into the battery. The battery can produce 5,600 hours of energy, giving WaterLight a lifespan of 2-3 years. News from Dezeen Events Guide, a listings guide covering the leading design-related events taking place around the world. Plus occasional updates. Dezeen Awards ChinaE-Dina is a Colombian company and we wanted to start with a local community with the problem of no access to electricity," Pineda explained.