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ROSHNI: Saline-Water Powered Lantern for Off-Grid Coastal and Island Communities

Saline Water Lantern
ROSHNI
Portable Lighting
Eco-friendly
Renewable Energy
HOME | ROSHNI: Saline-Water Powered Lantern for Off-Grid Coastal and Island Communities
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ROSHNI is an innovative saline-water lantern developed by NIOT that generates light and charges mobile phones using simple ionization. Designed for coastal and island communities with limited electricity access, it operates for 12 hours per seawater refill. Lightweight, eco-friendly, and disaster-resilient, ROSHNI is licensed for commercialization with full technical support.

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Key Features

  • Eco-Friendly –Operates on saline water, no batteries required
  • Continuous Operation –Works up to 12 hours per water replacement
  • Target Users –Fishermen, island communities, emergency responders

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Dr. Purnima Jalihal

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Velachery-Tambaram Main Road, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai

Email: purnima[at]niot[dot]res[dot]in
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