The modular kit of components for an electro-luminescent lamp assembly comprises: at least one elongate electro-luminescent (EL) lamp strip having a front side which can emit electro-luminescent light and a back side having fixing means thereon for fixing the EL lamp strip to a surface; an inverter and power supply unit including an inverter circuit and a battery power source; the inverter and power supply unit having a switch including at least an ON position and an OFF position; and, coupling structure for coupling the EL lamp strip to the inverter and power supply unit after the EL lamp strip is mounted on an object.