Acceptability of Prototype Renewable Source of Light: Proving Concept of Gravity Light

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Nowadays, the world is so dependent on electricity and fuel consumption. Yet, the abovementioned socio-economic factors remain on top of the most common source of energy used by Filipino consumers. in connection, light is one of the necessities in every home. However, due to absence of electricity in far flung areas, not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to this resource. This social issue motivated the researcher to conduct a study in order to develop and determine the acceptability of an innovated light source to provide safer and eco-friendly source of light for communities which don't have access to electricity.

METHODS

The device was an inspired piece of art from Deciwatt. The building and assembling of the localized Gravity Light as a renewable source of light was done. Respondents were selected randomly and purposively. Both the household and expert group of respondents answered validated survey containing the different factors. Data was collected, analyzed, and treated with appropriate statistical tools.

RESULTS

The result showed that the prototype renewable source of light is accepted in terms of portability and durability. It is highly accepted in terms of eco-friendliness, cost, and physical appearance. Based on the results of the survey, the prototype will be beneficial for people living off the energy grid to have safer, eco-friendly, and limitless source of light.

DISCUSSIONS

It was shown in the results that Gravity Light is interpreted either as Accepted or Highly Accepted as a prototype renewable source of light based on the answers of the respondents. The study implies that millions of people in Southeast Asia such as in the Philippines, lack access to electricity that pushes them to use alternatives like candles and kerosene lamps which are fire and health hazard. Therefore, prototypes that produces light in a safer and eco-friendly way is much accepted by the respondents. People around the world are becoming environmentally concerned and this research will send a message that renewable type of energy, not only is limitless but more importantly, ecologically and economically sustainable.