lumir looks to help developing countries with candle-powered LED lamp
all images courtesy of lumir
the lumir ‘c’ is shaped after a lighthouse that lights up a dark sea that requires no batteries or cords, so users can take it anywhere they want. the project focuses on serious blackouts in countries with little to no power. many households in developing parts of the world still use candles to keep areas bright at night. the team at lumir focused on the fact that most of the energy in a burning candle is through heat.
the spotlight can direct light more effectively
by using the idea of converting a temperature difference between two other types of semi-conductors directly into electricity, the lumir ‘c’ lights up an LED with only heat displaced from a candle and, not an external power supply. lumir is looking for manufacturing funds through kickstarter to successfully launch the product worldwide with a july 2016 delivery date.
the lumir ‘c’ campaign
video courtesy of lumir
the two models 
the LEDs receive power from the heat dissipated from the candle 
the lumir ‘c’ will come in different colors 
in dark purple and red 
the transparent base acts as a wind protector for outdoor use 
each houses high efficiency LEDs 
the spotlight can be direct in a vertical motion 
