Built around the idea of "Pocket Light, Redefined," the SOFIRN SE1 combines with wrist wear, clip on, hang, keychain-style, and magnetic attachment for hands-free lighting, 300-lumen output and RGB visibility in a coin-sized body.
NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SOFIRN today announces the launch of the SE1(aluminum version), a quick-release pocket light designed for everyday on-the-spot tasks. After the debut of the 16th Anniversary Limited Copper Gift Box earlier this year, the SE1 now expands to a wider global release with its aluminum version in 3 colors, available in Standard Pack ($17.99) and Light-Only ($14.99) options, bringing SOFIRN's quick-release wearable carry concept into everyday EDC use.
 
SOFIRN SE1 Demo Video
The Groundbreaking Quick-Release Clip Module System
The groundbreaking design of SE1 lies in its Quick-Release Clip Module System, designed to make a pocket light easier to carry, easier to place and faster to use when both hands are busy.
That quick-release clip module system gives users more than extra carry options: wrist wear, magnetic attachment, clip-on carry, as well as an accessory hung on the neck.
Users can clip it to a pocket or bag strap for quick access, keep it close with the lanyard, wear it on the wrist when light needs to move with them, or snap it onto a metal surface through the magnetic back clip when the task requires both hands to stay focused.
From checking under a car seat to looking inside a backpack, walking the dog at night or making a quick repair, the SE1 is built to keep light truly at hand for on-the-spot needs and to bring the pocket light into a more wearable era.
300 Lumens for Everyday Tasks
The SE1 delivers up to 300 lumens with a 76-meter beam distance, offering close-range clarity for finding items, checking corners, moving around at night and handling quick tasks before reaching for a larger light. Compared with a phone light, the beam is brighter and more focused, giving users a more reliable option for everyday visibility.
Built for practical, short-distance use rather than excess output, the beam is aimed at the moments people typically reach for first: quick checks, dark corners, short walks, gear searches and small repairs. That positioning also matches how SOFIRN describes the product publicly: a compact light for everyday on-the-spot tasks rather than a substitute for a full-size flashlight.
RGB Signal Ring for Visibility After Dark
An integrated RGB signal ring adds visibility, signaling and subtle atmosphere after dark. Users can switch between four modes for location marking, gentle night guidance and low-glare signaling, from marking a bag or tent entrance to adding visibility to a dog leash during evening walks.
This makes the SE1 more than a white-light task tool. It also gives the product a secondary visibility function that is easy to recognize in low-light environments and useful for everyday carry situations where users want light presence without harsh glare.
Coin-Size CNC Aluminum Body
Measuring 30 × 30 × 14 mm and weighing just 20 g, the SE1 Aluminum version features a rounded-square silhouette and CNC-machined construction built for comfortable daily carry, repeated clip-on use, and the normal knocks of real routines, offering a noticeably lighter and more practical everyday setup, comparing to the previously sold-out SOFIRN SE1 16th Anniversary Limited Copper Gift Box, which used red copper construction and weighed 45 g.
Beyond that, the SE1 also includes several thoughtful details for everyday convenience, such as a 120mW UV light for quick daily checks, a one-button minimal UI with virtually no learning curve, and over 10 hours of runtime on the 2 lm Moonlight mode.
A Light Built for Real Everyday Moments
"SE1 was developed for the small moments when people need light immediately, without changing what they are doing," said Sean Lee, Brand Director at SOFIRN. "The quick-release clip module system is what makes it different. It allows a pocket light to move with the user, shift into hands-free placement quickly and stay ready for the short, everyday tasks that happen first."
Availability & Launch Pricing
The SOFIRN SE1 will be available starting at 9 p.m. EDT on May 20 through SOFIRN's official online channels.
Standard Pack - $17.99, Light-Only - $14.99.
From May 20 through May 22 EDT, SOFIRN brings global users a 72-hour special launch offer:
Standard Pack - $15.99 ( $23.99, 33% OFF) , Light-Only - $12.99 ($19.99, 35% OFF).
US Store: https://store.us.sofirnlight.com/US-SE1-AL
Global Store: https://tinyurl.com/GLOBAL-AE1-AL
About SOFIRN
Founded in 2016, SOFIRN creates lighting tools focused on what matters most: practical use, consistent reliability and real-world performance. Every product is built for a clearly defined scenario, from night fishing and roadside emergencies to home power outages, so it is purpose-built rather than one-size-fits-all. Starting from the primary-use need in each scene, SOFIRN refines core performance such as beam control, intuitive operation, ultra-high brightness and dependable power. Public brand materials describe SOFIRN as a scenario-first lighting brand guided by the line "Brave the Night. Reach the Light." and trusted in 100+ countries and regions.
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SOFIRN Launches SE1, A Quick-Release Pocket Light for On-the-Spot Tasks
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- Strategic cooperation is pursued as part of the ITB program linked to the Hanwha Ocean Canada Submarine Program(CPSP)
- Power generation from waste heat discarded by pipeline boosters, establishing a carbon-reduction solution for North American energy infrastructure
- Expanding the foundation for the commercialization of waste heat recovery power generation targeting North American pipeline boosters
CALGARY, AB and SEOUL, South Korea, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Power (CEO Rafi Balta) announced on the 20th local time that it had signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina), a leading Canadian energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 70 years, to collaborate on a low-carbon power generation project.
This collaboration is being pursued in parallel with a waste heat recovery (WHR) project based on supercritical carbon dioxide at compressor stations operated by Pembina, as well as industrial and technological benefits (ITB) linked to Hanwha Ocean's participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
The MOU is significant as a proposed strategic collaboration that connects Hanwha Group's energy technology capabilities with Canada's local industrial ecosystem. Under this MOU, the two companies plan to jointly assess the feasibility of deploying WHR power generation systems at Pembina's compressor stations and gas infrastructure.
Specifically, the two companies will work together to identify pilot project candidates, jointly assess their technical and economic feasibility, and collaborate on lower-carbon power generation opportunities in the North American midstream market.
Hanwha Power's WHR power generation system is a next-generation technology that uses supercritical carbon dioxide, a working fluid with both liquid and gas properties. It can reduce equipment size, and it is characterized by 100% water-free operation and uncrewed operation.
In particular, this technology is expected to be a promising lower-carbon solution in the North American oil and gas market, where water use is limited, and the need to reduce carbon emissions is high. It can generate electricity without additional fuel consumption by reusing waste heat from industrial equipment, such as gas turbines, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Compared with organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power generation, which uses low-temperature waste heat from factories and incineration plants, it offers better performance, a more compact system, and a non-explosive, non-toxic working fluid.
Pembina, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owns an extensive network of strategically located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through this collaboration, Pembina is expected to improve the energy efficiency of its existing assets, reduce carbon emissions, and explore the application of new green technologies.
Through this collaboration, Hanwha Power plans to expand strategic cooperation in Canada based on its CPSP-linked ITB strategy and strengthen its entry base into the North American market. The company aims to further expand its global business in green power generation solutions.
Hanwha Power's Michael Sicker, Head of the Americas, said, "This collaboration is a meaningful first step toward expanding our green energy solutions business in the Canadian market. By combining ITB-based industrial cooperation with lower-carbon technology, we will contribute to mutual growth with local industry and create long-term business value."
Pembina's Chris Rousch, Senior Vice President, Commercial, said, " Actively exploring opportunities to enhance the efficiency and long-term value of our operating assets is core to our business at Pembina. Our collaboration with Hanwha creates further opportunity to deliver differentiated value for our customers and stakeholders."
- Strategic cooperation is pursued as part of the ITB program linked to the Hanwha Ocean Canada Submarine Program(CPSP)
- Power generation from waste heat discarded by pipeline boosters, establishing a carbon-reduction solution for North American energy infrastructure
- Expanding the foundation for the commercialization of waste heat recovery power generation targeting North American pipeline boosters
CALGARY, AB and SEOUL, South Korea, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Power (CEO Rafi Balta) announced on the 20th local time that it had signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Pembina), a leading Canadian energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 70 years, to collaborate on a low-carbon power generation project.
This collaboration is being pursued in parallel with a waste heat recovery (WHR) project based on supercritical carbon dioxide at compressor stations operated by Pembina, as well as industrial and technological benefits (ITB) linked to Hanwha Ocean's participation in the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP).
The MOU is significant as a proposed strategic collaboration that connects Hanwha Group's energy technology capabilities with Canada's local industrial ecosystem. Under this MOU, the two companies plan to jointly assess the feasibility of deploying WHR power generation systems at Pembina's compressor stations and gas infrastructure.
Specifically, the two companies will work together to identify pilot project candidates, jointly assess their technical and economic feasibility, and collaborate on lower-carbon power generation opportunities in the North American midstream market.
Hanwha Power's WHR power generation system is a next-generation technology that uses supercritical carbon dioxide, a working fluid with both liquid and gas properties. It can reduce equipment size, and it is characterized by 100% water-free operation and uncrewed operation.
In particular, this technology is expected to be a promising lower-carbon solution in the North American oil and gas market, where water use is limited, and the need to reduce carbon emissions is high. It can generate electricity without additional fuel consumption by reusing waste heat from industrial equipment, such as gas turbines, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Compared with organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power generation, which uses low-temperature waste heat from factories and incineration plants, it offers better performance, a more compact system, and a non-explosive, non-toxic working fluid.
Pembina, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owns an extensive network of strategically located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through this collaboration, Pembina is expected to improve the energy efficiency of its existing assets, reduce carbon emissions, and explore the application of new green technologies.
Through this collaboration, Hanwha Power plans to expand strategic cooperation in Canada based on its CPSP-linked ITB strategy and strengthen its entry base into the North American market. The company aims to further expand its global business in green power generation solutions.
Hanwha Power's Michael Sicker, Head of the Americas, said, "This collaboration is a meaningful first step toward expanding our green energy solutions business in the Canadian market. By combining ITB-based industrial cooperation with lower-carbon technology, we will contribute to mutual growth with local industry and create long-term business value."
Pembina's Chris Rousch, Senior Vice President, Commercial, said, " Actively exploring opportunities to enhance the efficiency and long-term value of our operating assets is core to our business at Pembina. Our collaboration with Hanwha creates further opportunity to deliver differentiated value for our customers and stakeholders."
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Hanwha Power Signs Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Energy Company Pembina Pipeline for Lower-Carbon Power Generation Business
