BioLite

What BioLite does

BioLite is a Brooklyn-based, private social enterprise founded in 2009 that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer energy products for outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, and off-grid households worldwide. The company operates a dual-mission model: commercial sale of branded hardware (headlamps, solar lanterns, power banks, solar panels, camp stoves, and fire pits) to outdoor enthusiasts and preparedness consumers in North America and Europe, alongside a parallel impact business distributing affordable clean cookstoves and solar lighting to energy-poor households in Sub-Saharan Africa. Core proprietary technology includes a thermoelectric generator in the CampStove line that converts fire heat into usable electricity, a patented smokeless combustion system (FirePit+, TIME Best Invention 2023), and the patented Optimal Sun System sundial alignment for portable solar panels. Pricing ranges from $19.95 (Luci inflatable lantern) to $589.85 (premium bundles), with an average transaction value of $50-$300 through bioliteenergy.com DTC storefronts and retail partners including REI (exclusive on the Range headlamp series through October 2025).

Revenue derives from hardware sales across three regional e-commerce storefronts (US, Canada, Europe), the BioLite Global platform for impact markets, retail partnerships, a reseller/affiliate program, and a growing carbon credits stream certified under international standards from clean cookstove deployments. The company is B Corp and Climate Neutral certified, reports 16.1 million people impacted and 7.6 million tons CO2e offset cumulatively, and operates through subsidiaries Izili Group and Baobab+ (African PAYGO off-grid energy), Luci/MPOWERD (inflatable solar lighting, acquired 2024), and Goal Zero (portable power stations, acquired February 2025). Going-forward growth is anchored by the announced Home Energy Backup product launching Summer 2026, which moves BioLite into residential automatic-transfer backup power.

Name

BioLite

Legal name

BioLite

Website

https://bioliteenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BioLite designs and sells renewable-powered outdoor and off-grid hardware — headlamps, solar lanterns, power banks, camp stoves, and fire pits — to consumers in North America and Europe, while distributing affordable clean cookstoves and solar lighting to energy-poor households in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Outdoor Energy Products

NAICS

Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Lighting & Power (Headlamps, Batteries, Solar) Retail (CRAMAAAG), Gasification & Pyrolysis-to-Power (Waste/Biomass Advanced Thermal) (EUACAIAL), Biomass Combustion & Boiler Island Technology (Grates, Fluidized Bed, Burners) (EUAAAGAG)

Keywords

• Portable energy products
• Outdoor cooking gear
• Solar lighting solutions
• Off-grid power systems
• Clean cooking stoves

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Consumer Hardware: BioLite generates primary revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of portable power, lighting, and cooking products including headlamps, power banks, solar panels, camp stoves, and fire pits. Products range from $19.95 to $589.85 with average transaction values in the $50-$300 range. The company sells through its e-commerce platform with free shipping and also through retail partners like REI.
2. Carbon Credits Program: BioLite generates and sells carbon credits from its clean cookstoves, certified according to international standards. The company offers carbon credits to organizations seeking to offset their emissions, representing a recurring revenue stream from the climate impact of their products.
3. Impact-Driven Sales (Buy One Give One): For every BioLite product sold, a person living in energy poverty gains access to safe lighting and charging. This impact model drives consumer appeal and differentiates the brand while supporting the company's mission-driven narrative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BioLite designs, manufactures, and sells consumer energy hardware for outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, and off-grid living. Its portfolio includes thermoelectric wood-burning camp stoves, portable solar panels, rechargeable headlamps and lanterns, power banks and solar string lights, plus a sister-brand lineup of Goal Zero portable power stations. Every product purchase funds the 'Energy For All' program delivering clean cookstoves and solar lighting to off-grid households in Africa and Asia.

Product overview

BioLite is an outdoor and off-grid energy company offering renewable-powered products for cooking, charging, and lighting. The portfolio operates as a unified ecosystem centered on sustainable energy access, organized into four core categories: (1) Lighting — including Range headlamps (300/400/500, HeadLamp 800 Pro, Dash 450), Luci inflatable solar lanterns (Original, Color, Clear, Emergency, Charge 150/360), AlpenGlow lanterns (Mini, 250, 500), and Solar String Lights (18', 44' and bundled kits); (2) Power — featuring Charge power banks (100 Max at 25,000mAh with 100W output, 80/40/20 PD), SolarPanels (5+, 10+, 100W folding), and Goal Zero Yeti power stations/solar generators (Yeti 700/300/1500 with various Nomad solar panel kits) from sister brand; (3) Cooking — comprising CampStove 2+ with thermoelectric generation, CampStove Complete Cook Kit, FirePit+ smokeless fire pit, and EcoZoom rocket stoves (Dura and Versa); (4) SolarHome Systems — off-grid lighting kits for structures. The company also operates the Luci brand (acquired 2024) for inflatable solar lighting and provides Home Energy Backup solutions (launching 2026). Every purchase supports energy access for people living in poverty through their 'Energy For All' program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luci: Inflatable solar lanterns and string lights brand acquired by BioLite in 2024 from MPOWERD
• FirePit+
• CampStove
• SolarPanel
• Range Series
• AlpenGlow
• EcoZoom

Products and services

• Range Series Headlamps (300/400/500 + HeadLamp 800 Pro + Dash 450) Fast-charging rechargeable LED headlamps (300-500+ lumens) with IP67 submersible waterproof rating, USB-C fast charging (8 min charge = 1 hr light), and moisture-wicking fabric bands; targeted at hikers, runners, and campers.
• Luci Solar Lanterns (Original Matte, Original Color, Original Clear, Candle, Emergency, Charge 150, Charge 360) Inflatable, waterproof, solar-rechargeable LED lanterns (and combined lantern/power banks) acquired from MPOWERD in 2024; offered in warm white, multicolor and emergency/SOS variants for outdoor, camping and emergency use.
• AlpenGlow Lanterns (Mini, 250, 500) USB rechargeable portable lanterns with white and multicolor modes from 150 to 500 lumens, used for ambient outdoor, camping, and patio lighting.
• Solar String Lights (18' and 44', plus White Bundle) IPX4 stormproof, solar (or USB-C) rechargeable outdoor string lights with shatterproof bulbs, up to 40 hour runtime, sold individually or as a 44'+18' white bundle (~62ft total) for patio and backyard use.
• Charge Power Banks (Charge 40 PD, Charge 80 PD, Charge 100 Max) USB-C portable lithium power banks from 10,000 mAh (Charge 40 PD, $69.95) to 25,000 mAh with 100W PD output and magnetic wireless charging (Charge 100 Max, $179.95), the largest of which is FAA carry-on compliant; marketed for off-grid and travel charging.
• SolarPanel Folding Solar Panels (SolarPanel 5+, 10+, 100) Portable monocrystalline folding solar panels from 5W to 100W with integrated battery storage, featuring BioLite's patented sundial + kickstand Optimal Sun System for peak alignment; sold for device charging and as companions to BaseCharge/Goal Zero power stations.
• Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Stations and Solar Generator Kits Portable lithium power stations from sister brand Goal Zero (Yeti 300, Yeti 700 and Yeti 1500 with 2000W AC inverter) sold through bioliteenergy.com, plus paired Solar Generator Kits bundling Yeti power stations with 50W/200W/400W Nomad solar panels for off-grid power.
• CampStove 2+ Wood-Burning Thermoelectric Stove Smokeless wood-burning camp stove with internal thermoelectric generator that converts fire heat into electricity to charge devices via USB; onboard 3,200 mAh battery, Smart LED Dashboard and $199.95 unit price.
• CampStove Complete Cook Kit Bundle ($299.95, regularly $344.80) pairing CampStove 2+ with KettlePot, CoffeePress, Portable Grill and FlexLight for a complete under-6-lb wood-burning camp kitchen and device-charging system.
• FirePit+ Portable Smokeless Fire Pit Portable wood- and charcoal-burning fire pit ($499.95, regularly $599.95) with X-ray mesh see-through construction and patented airflow combustion for a virtually smokeless burn; recognized as TIME Best Invention 2023.
• EcoZoom Rocket Stoves (Dura and Versa) Heavy-duty biomass rocket stoves (EcoZoom Dura cast-iron top at $129.95 and dual-fuel Versa) acquired via the 2019 EcoZoom acquisition, used for efficient outdoor/emergency cooking with minimal smoke.
• SolarHome 625 Off-Grid Solar Lighting & Radio Kit DIY hanging solar lighting plus radio kit for sheds, cabins and emergency preparedness in off-grid structures; sold with an optional SolarHome Wall Charger accessory for grid top-up.
• Go Bag Power & Light Emergency Kit Bundled emergency preparedness kit pairing a 25,000 mAh power bank with solar lanterns to provide off-grid power and lighting during power outages or natural disasters.
• Verified Clean Cookstove Carbon Credits Internationally certified carbon credits generated from BioLite's clean cookstoves (reported 7.6M tons CO2e offset), sold to organizations seeking to offset their emissions through BioLite Global.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% reduction in emissions and particulate matter compared to open fires
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Baobab+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025BioLite acquired a majority stake in Baobab+, expanding into the African off-grid energy market. This strategic investment aligns with BioLite's mission to provide energy access to underserved communities and builds on their existing impact infrastructure.
• Goal ZeromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoal Zero is described as BioLite's 'sister brand' and products are sold through bioliteenergy.com. BioLite x Goal Zero partnership announced, with Goal Zero power stations, solar generators, and accessories featured prominently on BioLite's site. The companies share infrastructure and distribution.
• REImajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorREI holds a first-to-market retail exclusive for BioLite's Range headlamp series through October 2025, making it the only physical retail location where customers can experience the products in person before wider retail rollout.
• MPOWERD (Luci brand)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, the Luci solar lanterns and string lights brand by MPOWERD became part of the BioLite family. Luci products (Luci Original, Luci Charge, Luci Candle, Luci Emergency, Luci Color) are now sold under the BioLite brand, expanding their solar lighting portfolio.
• Change ClimatesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioLite is a co-founder of Change Climate, a non-profit that helps brands offset their emissions. This partnership supports BioLite's climate neutral certification and broader sustainability mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biolitestove
• Facebookfacebook.com/biolitestove
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biolite

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors13 records

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M&A3 records

Investments

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