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A generous company
I think I have never been so proud to lead a company as under-performing as ours. Lytefire is a generous bet and one that is increasingly supported by women. And the more I move forward, the more this bet embodied by our small team strengthens my conviction that generous companies have (…)
What’s in your hands? Low-Tech, Mid-Tech or High-Tech?
We want to mitigate climate change, and transform and rebuild societies based on more social justice. All the tech we use should be adapted to the context of their usage, and people’s tools need to be in people’s hands. What we need is long lasting sustainable technologies supporting human (…)
Debunking Open Source in Impact
It’s time to clarify an important point about Open Source. We believe in all the virtues of open source, but because of its limitations, we decided not to embrace that path. We are explaining here our model. The common understanding is that one can open source anything if the know-how is (…)
If not now, when?
If not now, when? Dear Friends, we hope that everyone is doing as good as possible in these complex times – to say the least. Here are a few solar news to cheer you (and us) up! The newsletter is written only in English now because many mail services integrate translation tools. Click here (…)
24 February
STEM Synergy never stops!
About a year ago in 2024, we presented the first solar bakery installed by our partner and licensee Stem Synergy in Ethiopia. Since then our partner and licensee STEM Synergy has done A LOT to empower communities through STEM Education and Sustainable Solutions Ras Mekonnen Elementary School (…)
France Bleu
"Succès story : la seule micro-brasserie solaire du Nord Franche-Comté en passe de tripler sa capacité de production"
Leaving Twitter/X behind and moving on
We just closed down our Twitter/X accounts for Lytefire. Soon we’ll move away from Facebook and Instagram. The best way to follow up is our newsletter: https://lytefire.com/newsletter We also continue to be active on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/38140646/
Prättigau
"A sustainable, powerful and silent wellness experience at 2,000 m above sea level: the Lytefire Sauna heats up with solar energy."
Business Turku - Do Good, Do Business Podcast
Urs Riggenbach, co-founder of Lytefire and Head of Operations shares Lytefire’s experience as an impact company working with NGOs and iNGOs. Especially on how we support vulnerable populations with solar thermal energy access for baking, roasting and cooking, and the importance of our (…)
Low-Tech Lab
"Depuis 2015, le Low-tech Lab s’emploie à documenter les différents visages de la low-tech, offrant au mouvement les outils pour s’approprier cette démarche d’utilité, d’accessibilité et de durabilité."
L’Hebdo de Sèvre & Maine
"Près de Nantes. Cette boulangère cuit son pain grâce aux rayons du soleil "
If not now, when?
If not now, when? Dear Friends, we hope that everyone is doing good! Chers amis et amies, on espère que vous allez tous bien, This newsletter is in Englishet en français all together because we don’t have much time. We hope you’ll navigate! Bonne lecture! Here are a few solar news for (…)
22 November 2024
Online Trade Magazine Alternative Energy from Solar, Wind, Biomass, Fuel Cells and more…
"New initiative equips women with entrepreneurial skills in clean cooking and business management"
Ouest France
« Une prise de conscience écologique » : Fourmi, un modèle de micro conserverie plein d’avenir
L’info utile au au business avec Ouest France
"Fourmi expérimente une conserverie végétale low tech dans le pays de Rennes"
Scouts et Guides France
"Il y a quelques semaines, j’ai eu la chance de passer du temps sur un camp point rouge"
Solar Nurturing Artisans
Here we are at last! First feedbacks from African and European entrepreneurs. First case studies. And a second stage of development in sight! Beyond the humanitarian work we’re passionate about, several artisans (craftsmen) have taken up the challenge and set up shop to run their business with (…)
If not now, when?
If not now, when? Dear Friends, chers amis, we hope that everyone is doing good! Here are a few solar news for you! This newsletter is in English et en français all together because we don’t have much time. We hope you’ll navigate! Bonne lecture! → The 30% discount on the DIY construction (…)
30 August 2024
Les Artisans Solaires Nourriciers
Nous y sommes enfin. Premiers retours d’expériences des entrepreneurs africains et européens. Premières études de cas. Et par conséquent, deuxième stade d’évolution en perspective !! Au-delà de l’aide humanitaire qui nous passionne, plusieurs artisans ont relevé le défi et se sont installés (…)
ici par France Bleu
"Drôme : à Pont-de-Barret, les scouts doivent "apprendre à vivre sans le feu""
Neozone
"Low-tech : l’entreprise française Hélie brasse sa bière en utilisant l’énergie du soleil"
EcoInventos
"Ingeniero low-tech inventa Hélie, la microcervecería solar para la producción de cerveza sostenible"
Solar Concentration Outperforms Photovoltaic Panels in Cost and Performance, Here is Why
This is indeed something we get asked from time to time. And the answer is yes, solar concentration is cheaper in many contexts. It depends on what you want to do with the energy. Left: A student and I installing a PV system at a school in rural Nepal. Right: Lytefire solar cookers deployed (…)
Ouest France
"La démonstration de cuisson solaire, à Rosporden, s’adressait aux professionnels et au grand public"
Ouest France
« Utiliser une énergie propre et durable » : à Concarneau, un projet de four solaire partagé
Nous soutenons volontiers vos campagnes de financement participatif (crowdfunding) !
C’est très stimulant pour nous de voir de nouveaux entrepreneurs solaires s’équiper de leur matériel Lytefire en demandant à leur communauté de les soutenir. A chaque fois, de beaux cercles vertueux se créent, et nous, chez Lytefire, on aime ça ! C’est aussi ça l’économie circulaire, non ? (…)
We gladly support your crowdfunding campaigns!
It’s very energizing for us to see new solar entrepreneurs setting themselves up with their Lytefire equipment and asking their own communities to support them. Each time beautiful virtuous circles are created and we, at Lytefire, love to see that! Isn’t this as well circular economy in full? (…)
TerraTypique
"Dans cet épisode captivant de Terratypique, Laurent et moi accueillons Eva Wissenz, entrepreneuse visionnaire et cofondatrice de Lytfire."
Ici par France Bleu et France 3
"Pour l’apéritif, voici des graines torréfiées... avec de l’énergie solaire dans les Pyrénées-Orientales ! "
Solaire en Nord
"Boulangerie et torréfaction solaire : quand un boulanger cuit son pain à l’aide d’un four solaire conçu spécifiquement pour un usage professionnel : la Lytefire
4 Great News For Those Willing To Make A Real Impact! / 4 super nouvelles pour celles et ceux qui veulent vraiment du changement !
En Français plus bas 4 Great News For Those Willing To Make A Real Impact! Dear Friends, we are happy to announce the launch of new products. Times are tough in many places but there are solutions! → Finally: Lytefire All-in-One You can now purchase Lytefire’s Solar Concentrator with (…)
13 June 2024
It’s World Environment Day, again
It’s World Environment Day, again. It is because of the beauty of the trees, their silent growth, their patient chemistry to make our air breathable, the shade and the feeling of protection that they create. It is also because of humans still burning tires, scarce wood, dark charcoal to make (…)
5 June 2024
France 3
"Dénicher le moindre recoin pour aligner des boîtes est une chose. Maîtriser des techniques de conservation innovantes et respectueuses de l’environnement en est une autre."
News from Lytefire - Nouvelles de Lytefire
Chers amis et amies solaires, Voici la lettre d’info printanière (il neigeait encore la semaine dernière en Finlande). → Boulangerie solaire en Provence Au Soleil Levain, la nouvelle boulangerie solaire de Hélène et Sébastien va ouvrir en septembre avec un beau four solaire Lytefire (…)
30 April 2024
révolution énergetique
"Faire tourner une boulangerie à l’énergie solaire, ça marche vraiment ?"
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