IMPACT

Brightbyte grew from the foundation of our earlier project, Sonalight, which began in 2016. Through Sonalight, „we worked towards a brighter future“ by addressing the dangers and health risks posed by kerosene lamps, which were commonly used in rural areas. Our solution was a rent-to-buy system featuring battery-powered LED lamps. These lamps could be recharged at local kiosks using solar energy, providing a safer and more sustainable alternative.

Over time, as these regions developed and more affordable lamp options became available, the demand for our solution declined. During our visit to the village of Photo Pathar in India in 2023—where our kiosk is located—we collaborated with the local community and our trusted partner NGO, Oozaru, to better understand the evolving needs of the residents.

Back in Germany, our project team used these insights to create a new approach, leading to the rebranding of our initiative as brightbyte. Staying true to our original slogan, “we work towards a brighter future,” brightbyte now focuses on providing people in rural regions with reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity solutions and digital education.

This evolution reflects our commitment to adapting and growing with the communities we serve, always working to illuminate brighter possibilities for the future.