The document describes a project to design a solar-powered LED lantern to provide safer lighting for people in rural areas lacking electricity. The lantern is required to be rechargeable via 10 hours of sunlight, provide 6 hours of 100-lux illumination from 2 feet away on a single charge, withstand various environmental conditions, and cost less than $100. The design uses high-power LEDs powered by three lithium-ion batteries in series and regulated by a solar panel capable of fully recharging the batteries in 10 hours of sunlight. A printed circuit board and mechanical casing are being designed to meet all project requirements.