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Histoires, savoir-faire et nouvelles de notre fabrique solaire à Johannesburg.
Nos histoires
Notre histoire
D'une idée contre les bougies et les lampes à paraffine à une fabrique solaire à Victoria Yards — racontée depuis Johannesburg.
De la soudure au prix de design
Comment un circuit soudé à la main est devenu le SOMO Gen 6 — né de la nécessité à Johannesburg, aujourd'hui primé et fabriqué en Afrique.
Une lumière pour tout
Comment est né le SOMO de sixième génération : un module qui passe du bocal à la Light Carafe et à l'Adventure Mount — et qui se remplace au lieu de finir.
Au grand air
De la bougie remplacée à la soirée au bord du lac : pourquoi notre lumière a sa place dehors — et ce qu'elle doit savoir y faire.
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