The award-winning design of the generation 6 Consol Solar Jar combines the timeless classic preserve jar with advanced solar technology to produce light in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Every hour of sunshine can be transformed into a sustainable hour of light, making it the most reasonable and accessible consumer solar light available to the African market.

The light is proudly handmade in South Africa in line with Fair Trade principles, providing employment and offering skills to previously unemployed individuals. More than that, it’s kind to the environment in the way it is produced too, with great care being taken to minimise CO2 emissions and the responsible sourcing of raw materials.

One of the key technological advances of the new Consol Solar Jar is the solar module which transforms the it into a lantern but can also be used on its own as a versatile, powerful pocket-sized solar powered light that you can carry anywhere. Besides being environmentally friendly, the jar also has social benefits: it is a safe source of lighting that reduces the risk of fire associated with paraffin or gas lamps or candles, and it enables learning in remote areas where electricity is not readily available.

“Ardagh Glass Packaging is committed to making a positive impact in South Africa and sustainability is a core focus for our business,” says Paul Curnow, Chief Executive Officer, Ardagh Glass Packaging-Africa. “We expect our suppliers to demonstrate similar principles, and this is evident in the way Sonnenglas operates, which gives us confidence in the continued longevity of the beloved Consol Solar Jar.”

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