Mashal is a solar energy based lantern developed indigenously.
Mashal lanterns with white and yellow light
Mashal has been specifically designed as a replacement for traditional lanterns. It is robust and protected against accidental damage and weather effects. It is also suitable for para military applications. The product offers two selections of light; low (sleep mode) and full intensity. Optionally, a cell phone charging facility is also available.
Mashal with yellow LEDs provides extremely visible light in cloudy and snowy weather conditions. It is a compact user friendly product which is envisaged to have a life expectancy of at least 15 to 20 years for parts availability with 8 to 10 years of operational life for the battery.
Mashal charging with with solar photovoltaic panel
Technical specifications
| Power consumption | 3-4 Watts (approx) |
| Operational time | 12 hours at full intensity, 120 hours at low intensity |
| Charge/discharge indications | LED indications (charging and float) |
| Charging sources | a) Solar photovoltaic panel |
| b) Hand driven charger | |
| c) Main/grid electricity (with adapter only) | |
| Charging time required | a) 6-7 hours with solar photovoltaic panel in sun light |
| b) 4-5 hours through hand driven charger (in intervals) | |
| c) 1-2 hours through main/grid electricity with electric adapter | |
| Low battery and over charge protection | Provided |
| Polarity reversal protection | Provided |
| Versions | a) Wall mounted |
| b) Portable | |
| Charging voltage and current | 15-20VDC or 15VAC (RMS) with at least 300mA current |
| Light selection modes | High/low intensity modes |
| Light source | High intensity LEDs |
| Mobile phone charging port | Optional |
| Operational temperature | -10°C to 65°C |
| Storage temperature | -15°C to 75°C |
| Maximum operating altitude | 15000ft (~4500m) |