Allowing India to Breathe Freer and Think Brighter

Distributing health kits with hand-soldered, portable solar lamps and reusable masks to combat air pollution and provide reliable lighting for communities across India.

Health Kit with Solar Lamp and Masks

About Us

Harnek Sabharwal
Aneesh Ragunathan

Harnek Sabharwal

Harnek is an aspiring biomedical engineer with a passion for creating and designing devices to improve other's quality of life. He has experience in research and advocacy through speech and debate, trying to create a positive impact on our community.

Aneesh Ragunathan

Aneesh is a motivated high school student with a strong interest in electrical engineering and a passion for circuit design. His previous experience in creating devices and programming-based research has allowed him to develop valuable technical and problem-solving skills, which he now uses with the intention of benefiting others.

2.5 Billion

People worldwide without reliable electricity

300 Million

Indians still using kerosene lamps

140 Million

People in India breathe air that is 10 times or more over the WHO safe limit

Key Components

QX5252F IC Controller

Advanced integrated circuit that intelligently regulates power flow, automatically switching the lamp on when darkness is detected and off when sufficient light is available, ensuring optimal energy management.

2V Solar Panel

Compact yet efficient solar panel that harnesses natural sunlight to continuously charge the battery throughout the day, providing sustainable energy without any external power requirements.

3V 20mA White Straw Hat LED

High-quality white LED delivering exceptional brightness and clarity while maintaining low power consumption. The straw hat design ensures optimal light distribution for superior illumination.

Manual Switch

Convenient manual override switch allowing complete control over the lamp's operation. When you need the lamp completely off, the manual switch provides instant shutdown capability.

1.2V 2000mAh NiMH Battery

High-capacity nickel-metal hydride battery providing 8-12 hours of continuous operation and exceptional battery life. The 2000mAh capacity ensures reliable operation throughout the night with consistent performance.

33uH Inductor

High-efficiency inductor component that stores and releases energy in the circuit, providing smooth power delivery and voltage regulation for optimal LED performance and circuit stability.

Circuit Design

Solar Lamp Circuit Diagram
Solar Illuminated Circuit

Environmental & Social Impact

Kerosene Lamps

  • 0.3 kg CO₂ per day
  • Indoor air pollution
  • Fire hazard risk
  • High ongoing costs
  • Poor light quality
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Solar and Soul Initiative

  • Zero emissions
  • Clean indoor air
  • Safe operation
  • One-time cost
  • Bright, reliable light
100%
Carbon Emission Reduction
10+
Kits Sent to Schools and Villages in India
300%
Brighter Than Kerosene Lamps
200+
Students and Parents Impacted

Get Involved

Contact Information

We welcome ideas and questions about our solar lamp project. Any donations would be a great help in growing our ability to provide light to those who need it. Please contact us at the email addresses below.

aneesh.s.raghunathan@gmail.com
harneksab@gmail.com
Flower Mound, Texas