Alfredo Moser
Alfredo Moser (Uberaba) is a Brazilian mechanic and inventor.
Alfredo Moser | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfredo Moser |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | mechanic, inventor |
| Known for | Moser lamp |
| Spouse(s) | Carmelinda |
Biography
Born in Uberaba, Minas Gerais in Brazil. He married Carmelinda in 1978. He invented what is known as the Moser lamp.[1]
Moser lamp
Moser invented a lamp in 2002, using a plastic bottle filled with water fitted through a roof, which works by refraction of sunlight. It produces similar brightness to a 40- to 60-watt incandescent bulb during the hours of daylight, and uses no electricity or power other than natural light.[2] It is easily fitted through a simple roof.[3]
It was created as a response to constant electrical power cuts in Brazil. It lights, at no cost, many homes in many countries, including Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Argentina and Fiji.[4] The movement became known as the Liter of Light.
Moser says "It's a divine light. God gave the sun to everyone, and light is for everyone. Whoever wants it saves money. You can't get an electric shock from it, and it doesn't cost a penny."[5]
References
- Cromo (20 August 2013). "El Thomas Edison de los pobres" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 25 August 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- Spanish China (15 August 2013). "Gran invento de bombilla que triunfa en suburbios de todo el planeta" (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- Conciencia Eco (18 August 2013). "Cómo hacer luz con una botella de plástico" (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- La República (Uruguay) (17 August 2013). "Brasileño ilumina su casa con botellas de agua" (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- The Guardian newspaper: Alfredo Moser: Bottle light inventor proud to be poor, 13 August 2013
- This article draws heavily on the in the Spanish-language Wikipedia, which was accessed in the version of 9/2013.