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Municipal Solar Street Lights: Sustainable Illumination Solutions

Around the world, municipalities are bolstering their infrastructure with solar-powered outdoor lights. Well lit parks, streets and facilities keep your community safe at night. But they also help turn your municipality into an accessible place where people feel welcomed.

 

But municipalities have been using traditional electric street lights for decades. Why switch to solar?

 

 

Why Solar Works Best for Municipalities

 

Our municipal solar lighting solutions, your community will become more resilient to natural disasters, as our lights remain on even when the grid is down. Our wireless network operates using uninterrupted solar power, further increasing the reliability and efficiency of the lighting system.

Our services provide cost-effective lighting for hard-to-reach areas without compromising the environment. We ensure Dark-Sky compliance with IES requirements or local lighting ordinances, and guarantee reliable lighting for 365 nights a year. Our advanced All-in-One, All-in-Two, and Modular systems offer customizable capabilities, making it suitable for various purposes, from lighting parking lots to pathways and streets.

 

Regardless of your municipality’s size or location, our municipal street lights provide comfort and safety to citizens. 

 

 

Why do Municipalities go solar?

Municipalities rely on Sol's reliable solar lighting solutions to create cutting-edge, eco-friendly communities, slashing energy bills and drawing in green-minded residents.

The future is off the grid. Let’s make electricity-sucking street lights a thing of the past.

Works even when the grid is down

Electric street lights can be a source of frustration for municipalities, as utility companies can take weeks or even months to deliver and repair them. By switching to solar-powered lights, municipalities can achieve true resilience. Even during natural disasters, solar lights can continue to function, providing a reliable source of safety and security for the community.

Complete layout flexibility

Solar lighting solutions offer complete layout flexibility, making them an ideal choice for Municipalities looking for lighting solutions that can be customized to their specific needs. Unlike traditional lighting infrastructure, solar lighting solutions do not require a complex network of cables and power sources, allowing them to be installed virtually anywhere. 

Zero carbon emissions

Municipalities are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt sustainable practices. Solar lighting solutions offer a zero-carbon emissions option, making them an ideal choice for Municipalities looking to reduce their environmental impact. 

Reduced infrastructure costs

Your municipality could save a small fortune by switching from tradition, grid-connected lighting to solar lighting. Solar lighting is easily the more cost effective option. Installation costs are minimal, as nothing needs to be dug or trenched. No monthly electricity costs!

 

 

6 Reasons for choosing
SOL

   Industry-leading warranty

 

10-year municipal grade warranty on the entire system, battery included.

   Meet & maintain light level targets

 

Sol’s products are built to meet and maintain required light levels while limiting light pollution and avoiding unnecessary health and environment impacts.

   Reduce down-time and maintenance costs

 

With cloud-based remote monitoring alerts and local wireless diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs are quick and easy.

   Buy American Act compliant 

 

Sol operates a manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas and 87% of the components used in the EverGen M Series are made in America.

   Dark-Sky friendly

 

Illuminate only when and where you need it with Dark-Sky Approved fixtures, scheduled dimming and motion detection.

   Severe weather resistant 

 

Our products are designed to withstand extreme heat or cold, and category five hurricanes. All our products are custom-sized to perform reliably regardless of location.

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      • The EverGen Series is a range of high power, modular solar lighting solutions designed to illuminate projects across a wide variety of applications, including streets and roadways, parks, trails, parking lots, commercial and military facilities.
      •   Sized for year-round performance
      •   Patented blackout prevention algorithm
      •   Asset management and remote monitoring
      •   Made in the USA
      • The UP® Series is a range of unique all-in-two solar lights that deliver unrivaled performance in a diverse range of environments, thanks to its high-density NiMH battery and advanced Energy Management System (EMS).
      • Intelligent EMS that maximizes battery life
      •   Patented anti-blackout algorithm
      • Built to withstand harsh conditions
      • Motion detection option
      • Featuring sleek, all-in-one design and horizontal solar panels, the iSSL Series is the world’s most reliable stand-alone solar lighting solution with guaranteed performance 365 days/year.
      •   Smart lighting management
      •   Fast installation
      •   Extreme climate resistance
      •   10-year warranty
      • Our Retrofit kits let you quickly and easily upgrade your lights to the latest technology without investing in (and installing) an entirely new system.
      •   Extend your warranty
      •   Save money
      •   Take advantage of new features
      •   Quick to deploy
      •   Compatible with both Sol and non-Sol systems
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