SONNENGLAS:Bring the sun always with you!

One litre of sunlight in just one jar! The solar powered glass jars bearing the name SONNENGLAS™ are eco-friendly, truly sustainable and improve the quality of life of countless people in the heart of South Africa. In 2011, electrical engineer Harald Schulz invented the solar powered light made of recycled glass jars in order to facilitate locals in remote areas with a source of light without electricity. Schulz left a comfortable corporate life behind to pursue a new
path of helping those less fortunate in South Africa. The SONNENGLAS™ was born and a fairytale like story of successful Third World aid started.

 

Within a few months 15 employees were part of the SONNENGLAS factory staff team, the number dubled swiftly and today 70 people are working happily under fair conditions.

And the team is constantly growing. Visitors are always surprised by the company culture which makes the workforce appear like a big and happy family rather than a bunch of work colleagues "it's totally different from what one would expect when entering a production plant" Stefan Neubig, distribution and brand manager at SONNENGLAS says: " the SONNENGLAS production offers much more than just a work place to the people, who mainly come from the townships: "they are part of a community"he explains. And it does not stop here, as he continues " with the revenue we gain, we found education for our workers. Most of them do not even have a proper school education. They are able to gain a school leaving qualification during work hours and it always amazes me to see how conditions improve every time I visit".

 

TRURLY SUSTAINABLE

The concept is almost too simple to be true. Solar panels on the top of the jar catch the sunlight at daytime, which can be used after dusk. High quality LED lights provide a warm light that lasts for hours.

GREAT, YET SIMPLE AWARD-WINNING DESIGN.

The SONNENGLAS has won a numerous design awards and is known globally as Consol Solar Jar. Its natural and beautiful design has already gained a loyal fan base across the globe and it seems that design-savvy and eco-concious customers can't get enough of developing ever-new decoration ideas.

The jar can be filled with sand, pebbles, shells or whatever matches one's personal preferences and it provides a romantic and cosy ambience all year round, outdoors and indoors alike. Be it dozen of jars in a garden tree or a glass filled with miniature figurines on the dining table inside the house, options are endless.

 

 

Getting a SONNENGLAS is a win-win situation for everyone - here in Europe and in the remote valleys of South Africa.

What are you waiting to do your part? In Hostal La Torre you can have the oportunity to help people and the world buying a SONNENGLAS JAW.

 

For more information do not hesitate to contact us.We are waiting for you!