Solar street lighting

A solar cell column is a column whose solar cells and battery are structurally integrated into the column itself.

In short, the solar cells convert sunlight into electricity. The solar cells are not activated by rays of sunshine, but by sunlight. This explains why the solar cells generate some energy on cloudy days as well.

The energy generated by the solar cells is stored in a battery. During the day, sunlight charges the battery. And at night, you can use the solar energy stored in the battery.

The advantage of solar cell columns is that they do not depend on electricity. This means that they are not restricted by the public electricity grid. This is smart, particularly in major urban areas where it can be difficult to bury cables but also in areas far from the public electricity grid.

Setting up a solar cell column is easy and inexpensive. All you need to do is dig one hole—and not worry about having to pay the costs of burying miles of cables. Instead,
you can lean back and enjoy the electricity generated by the solar power.

Solar cell columns can easily be used as lamp posts. The solar panels on the column create sufficient energy to provide uniform, pleasant lighting on ordinary streets, systems of paths and large open areas.

The solar cell columns are not only well-suited as lamp posts. You should think of them as an energy battery of sorts. The energy can be used for purposes other than creating light. For instance, you can use the energy to create WiFi hotspots, or connect and mount surveillance equipment or loudspeakers on the solar cell column. It is totally up to you.

A standard solar cell column has sufficient energy to provide 12 hours of light every day. But it is possible to increase the number of lighting hours by installing movement sensors and choosing a larger battery. For instance, we provide models that can provide constant illumination for seven days without any problem—without clear sunny skies.

It takes less and less electricity to create good lighting nowadays. This also means that solar cell columns are constantly becoming better lighting solutions.

The number of hours of sunshine vary from one country to another. And from one season to another. Your choice of solar cell column will therefore depend on its geographical location.

At latitudes with sparse sunlight, for instance, it takes more solar cells to capture the sunlight. And in a desert, it is a disadvantage if sand and dust can stick to the solar cells and block out sunlight.

Based on the location of your column, we will therefore calculate your precise energy need. And we ensure that you get the best solution all year round.

In brief: there are no standard solutions. We develop unique column designs to meet your needs and wishes.

Find more advantages from our operating solutions here.

A solar cell column does indeed cost a little more than an ordinary steel column with an ordinary lighting fixture. The higher price is due to the integrated solar cells. On the other hand, you avoid having to pay all the expenses for burying many meters of cables. And you will be at the forefront when energy prices rise.