Sonnenglas® Sun Jar Mini Original (250ml)
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14135 Reviews
€34.99
The original from South Africa: The Sonnenglas® Sun Jar. Powered by the sun's energy, this innovative solar lantern is perfect for eco-friendly gifting, outdoor adventures, or adding a touch of ambience to your home and garden.
Product description
The Sonnenglas® Sun Jar is a stylish glass lantern that adds a special shine to any room. It features the innovative SOMO solar light, which is integrated into the lid of the lantern but can also be used independently and flexibly combined with all other products of our Sonnenglas solar system.
During the day, the built-in battery charges in sunlight and releases the stored energy at night as soft and bright light. For the winter months, the solar lantern is additionally equipped with a USB-C port, allowing it to be used even in the darker seasons.
The Sun Jar is more than just a sustainable light source - it offers diverse applications both indoors and outdoors. Inside the solar lantern, personal mementos, small plants, or other decorative items can be placed, making it a creative and stylish element for any home. On the terrace, balcony, or in the garden, it provides atmospheric lighting and creates a cozy ambiance - perfect for mild summer evenings or festive occasions.
About Sun Jar Mini Original
10+ International Awards
Design that inspires. Sustainability that convinces.
Innovative design and sustainability - Sonnenglas® has gained worldwide recognition for this. Our passion for combining sustainable values with outstanding design has won us over. For these efforts, we have already received over 10 of the most prestigious awards.
12,000+ 5 Star Ratings
The #1 solar lamp. The bestseller from South Africa.
Sonnenglas® is the original solar lamp from South Africa, which has been an international bestseller since 2013. Over 12.000 5-star reviews from people all over the world show how the idea of this sustainable light source has spread.
Selected Reviews
An absolutely worthwhile purchase! The product delivers what it promises: very long illumination time, beautifully designed, easy to handle, etc. Great value for money! We took the lamp to a festival, it charged itself during the day and reliably lit up the whole evening/night. Very bright light that illuminated the entire pavilion, and it was easy to carry to the restroom by the handle attached, just great! Now it stands on our garden table and looks good there. Since it turns itself on and off depending on the light conditions, you don't have to worry about it. Clear buy recommendation!!
After nearly two years, the solar panel broke. I contacted Sonnenglas and immediately had a very friendly and benevolent interaction. The panel is being replaced. It's not often you experience such good service after such a long time. The glass itself is also beautiful and emits a very nice light. Things can break sometimes, and when you experience such nice service, you are very happy to buy there again.
We purchased the Sonnenglas in its 6th generation, one for ourselves and one to give away. The glass can be beautifully decorated on the inside with a handful of sand from the beach, a few shells, and two blooming blades of grass, creating a lovely vacation memory for home. The wire handle for hanging and the tilting handle for switching on create the impression of a simple light, typical of a product from a developing country. Yet, a small electronic masterpiece is switched on with the magnet in the tilting handle, which is integrated into the lid. The LEDs emit...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum lighting duration after a full charge?
The SOMO (included with the 1000 ml Sun Jar) can shine for up to 100 hours, while the SOMO Mini (included with the 250 ml Sun Jar) can light up for up to 60 hours on a full charge. The lighting duration depends on the brightness level:
Sonnenglas® SOMO: 5–100 hours
- up to 100 h at minimum brightness
- up to 28 hohurs at medium brightness
Sonnenglas® SOMO Mini: 5–60 hours
- up to 60 h at minimum brightness
- up to 18 h at medium brightness.
What are the brightness and color temperature of the light?
The solar light (included in the Sun Jars) is equipped with 6 LEDs that provide warm white, flicker-free light (3000 K). The brightness can be continuously adjusted using the control button on the underside.
Does the SOMO automatically adjust to the ambient brightness?
Yes! In bright surroundings, it activates energy-saving mode. If the battery level drops below 30 %, it dims the luminosity. In addition, the intensity is automatically reduced after one hour at the highest level.
Is there a dimming function?
Whether you are using the SOMO (included in the 1000 ml Sun Jar) or the SOMO Mini (included in the 250 ml Sun Jar), the solar light can be dimmed continuously. To do this, you can unscrew the solar light from the Sun Jar. By pressing and holding the control button on the underside while in the on mode, the solar light can be dimmed continuously. If you then want to screw the SOMO back into the Sun Jar, please ensure that the magnetic handle is NOT engaged, otherwise, the automatic light mode will be reactivated.
Is there a day-night-automation?
Yes, your Sonnenglas® SOMO is smart! When the SOMO solar light is screwed into the Sun Jar and the magnetic switch rests on the contact point of the SOMO, the day-night automation is activated. Depending on the ambient brightness, the light will automatically turn on at dusk and turn off again when the sun rises. The same functionality works when using the SOMO with the Light Carafe, when the SOMO is aligned with the metal point in the neck of the Light Carafe.
How long does the solar charging take?
Whether a full charge over the course of a day is possible depends on the amount of sunlight. As a rule of thumb, on a beautiful, cloudless summer day, 1 hour of direct sunlight provides about 2 hours of lighting time. You can optimize charging by adjusting the angle of the SOMOs solar cell to match the sun’s position, remove the solar module from the Sun Jar and aliging it directly toward the sun.
- Summer day at approximately 100,000 lux: 2 hours of light for every 1 hour of charging
- Cloudy at approximately 20,000 lux: 1 hour of light for every 2 hours of charging
Can I leave my Sun Jar outside even in sub-zero temperatures?
Although the Sonnenglas® Sun Jar is cold-resistant, the performance of the battery of the SOMO is reduced at low temperatures. It is recommended to keep your Sun Jar indoors during the cold season, ideally on a windowsill, so that it continues to be exposed to sunlight.
How does alternative charging via USB-C port work?
If the sun isn't shining, you can charge the SOMO via the integrated USB-C port (for generation 6 models, previous models have a micro-USB port). You'll need a standard cable and about 6 hours to fully charge the SOMO module. The port is located on the underside of the solar light.
What is the fast charging function via USB?
Thanks to the new fast-charging feature, the Sonnenglas® SOMO Gen6 achieves a lighting duration of up to 10 hours after just 10 minutes of charging from a power outlet, and more than 1 hour of lighting after just a few minutes of charging.
Does the SOMO have a battery level indicator?
Yes, this differs depending on the version of your SOMO. Previous models before Generation 6 have a green LED next to the USB port that indicates the charge level during the USB charging process. For Generation 6 models, the charge level is indicated through colors.
Color Charge Indicator (Generation 6):
- Green means: Fully charged
- Yellow means: Half charged
- Red means: Low/empty
Blink Signals (Previous Models):
- 1x flash: 0-25% charged.
- 2x flashing: 25-50% charged.
- 3x flashing: 50-75% charged.
- 4x flashing: 75-98% charged.
- Permanently lit: 100% charged. The LED is located on the inside of the lid.
Where can I find the manuals and data sheets for Sonnenglas® products?
Manuals and data sheets for all Sonnenglas® products are available for download on our website. You can access them through the following link: Download Manuals and Data Sheets. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
What guarantee do you offer?
We offer you a one-year warranty and optional extension. Extend your warranty free of charge within 2 months of purchase.