The Basic Award Criteria for DE-UZ 116 "Solar-Powered Products” include requirements for the charge time so that products are still able to charge at a low solar irradiance. The ecolabel also places requirements on the materials used in the products and includes criteria focussing on their functional safety and warranty cover, as well as on the provision of practical everyday information for consumers.
Dr. Andrea Rimkus, Spokesperson for RAL Environment at RAL gGmbH, had the following to say about the award of the ecolabel to Sonnenglas GmbH: “The SOMO solar module from Sonnenglas successfully passed our challenging tests. It complies with the award criteria for the Blue Angel, is energy efficient, uses renewable energy and is independent of the electricity grid. We congratulate Sonnenglas on their success.”
About Sonnenglas®
Sonnenglas GmbH is a leading supplier of sustainable solar lighting solutions. Since it was founded in 2013, this fair trade certified company has been making its own contribution to protecting the environment by developing innovative solar products. Alongside environmental aspects, the social impact of their business is also very important to Sonnenglas: The solar products are produced in its own factory in Johannesburg, South Africa, which provides 65 people with a secure and fair workplace.