Jeff Hebden
CEO
SolarMed
SolarMed develops healthcare devices, with their current focus on the Mossie-GO, a product designed to protect households from malaria and mosquitoes. The Mossie-GO aims to reduce the spread of malaria by providing an effective mosquito protection solution.
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Healthcare Technology
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
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Product
Problem
Mosquito-borne diseases like malaria pose a significant threat to households, particularly in regions with limited access to electricity and healthcare. Traditional methods of mosquito control, such as kerosene lamps, can be costly, environmentally damaging, and pose health risks due to smoke emissions.
Solution
SolarMed develops and distributes solar-powered healthcare devices, including the Mossie-GO, a portable mosquito protection system designed for household use. The Mossie-GO utilizes a solar panel to charge an internal battery, providing up to three nights of operation. It emits a World Health Organization-recommended pyrethroid to create a protective barrier, reducing mosquito bites by up to 90% based on clinical testing. By replacing kerosene lamps, the Mossie-GO reduces exposure to harmful smoke and offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for mosquito control. SolarMed also offers the Solar Seed, which combines mosquito vector control with lighting and device charging functionalities to address critical needs at the intersection of health and energy access.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes households in malaria-prone regions, particularly those with limited access to electricity and healthcare, as well as NGOs and governmental organizations focused on public health initiatives in developing countries.
Features
- 5W solar panel with micro-USB for charging the internal battery
- Internal battery providing up to 3 nights of operation on a full charge
- Palm-sized and portable design for easy setup and use
- Protective barrier effective in reducing mosquito bites by 90% (clinical testing)
- Utilizes a WHO-recommended pyrethroid for safe mosquito knockdown
- Solar Seed provides high-efficiency LED lighting (180 lumens per watt)
- Solar Seed offers multi-functional charging capabilities for mobile devices