A typical household incandescent light bulb uses electrical energy at a rate of 40 to 100 watts, while the energy-saving compact fluorescent lights which are replacing them use 8 to 20 watts to yield the same light output.
Solar, Windup, Dynamo, and Faraday Powered LED Torches and Gadgets
Rechargeable Solar Powered Torch With 5 Super Bright LEDs
£4.99
Handheld torch with built-in solar panel and rechargeable batteries. It is lightweight and comes with rubberised side panels and a sliding on-off switch. Instructions included.
Five super bright LEDs No-hassle lighting Save a fortune in batteries Up to 5 hours use Built-in rechargeable batteries Built-in solar panel Charges even in cloudy weather On-off button Lightweight Rubberised grip Full instructions provided Available in silver and yellow Dimensions: 125mm x 38.5mm x 25mm approx. Luminous flux: 25 lumens Due to the brightness of the LEDs this torch is not suitable for young children.