Global Field Ready Portfolio/Plastic Bottle Lights
| Type | Renewable Energy Equipment |
|---|---|
| Authors | Georg Hoehne |
| Location | Jordan |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | Knife and Jig saw |
| Uses | Lighting |
| Making instructions | GN001 Manual.pdf |
|---|---|
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL |
| Licensor | Field Ready |
| Certifications | Start OSHWA certification |
A solar lighting device that refracts sunlight through a water-filled PET bottle mounted through a roof to provide free daytime interior lighting (up to ~55W equivalent) without electricity. Bottle mounted via a locking tab system cut into 10x10in corrugated roofing sheet, sealed, filled with 10ml bleach + water; installed into the roof with drilled/riveted fixing and external sealant, protective tube over the cap.
More product information
[edit | edit source]| Author Code | GN001 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Designer | Georg Hoehne |
| Maker | Georg Hoehne |
| Main Materials | PET bottles |
Readiness levels
[edit | edit source]Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 3 |
| Maker Readiness | 1 |
| User Readiness | 1 |
| Tech Readiness | 4 |
| Risk Readiness | 1 |
Manuals
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Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
Gallery
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| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Location | Jordan |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Ported from | https://airtable.com/appRIACJlkMhNibwR/shrqwRqxAVvaF1q4z/tblJv98WkMMsgDRiE/viwQARb0J2MZZQ2GH (original) |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Global Field Ready Portfolio/Plastic Bottle Lights". Appropedia. Retrieved November 2, 2026. |