LUMENA LIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL SOLAR LIGHTING
THE SOLAR LIGHTING SUPPLIER SHINING BRIGHT IN THE UK
For many years , it has been Lumena ’ s ambition to source reliable Solar lighting , but until 2018 , the U . K . weather and the poor quality of many of the lights available meant it was not an option that suited our high-quality standards .
With the advent of improved technology incorporating more efficient solar panels , ever brighter LEDs and high capacity , long life Lithium-Ion batteries , Lumena have worked closely with the manufacturers to produce lights suited to the British climate by calibrating the electronic controls . By mid-2019 Lumena stocked a range of unique Solar Lighting that will light for hours every night of the year – the Pro-Solar Range . Stocked in their 20,000 sq . ft . warehouse , solar bollards , wall lights , sign lights and floodlights have proven very popular in all areas – commercial premises , public areas , gardens , even waterfront piers .
Lumena continue to expand their range with the newest path light , being the best performer yet , illuminating for several nights when fully charged ! Furthermore , the ViaMax Range has launched ; their exclusive , specialist range of solar street lights and lamp post lights for commercial applications and larger estates . With Energy prices on the rise once again , solar is a great way to beat those energy bills and use a more eco-friendly alternative .
When specifying for outside lighting projects , the environmental impact is a serious consideration . Lighting completely transforms an outdoor space but it is very easy to overcompensate when it comes to lighting , so incorporating designs for specified use is extremely important . As they say , less is more . By only illuminating the areas which actually need lighting , it can often look more effective , but also have less of a negative impact on local wildlife ( and neighbours ), as well as reducing glare .
When it comes to technical lighting data , lux levels , lumens output and beam angle ( spread of light ) are key . Professional lighting suppliers such as Lumena have this data available , either in numerical form or by way of polar curves . This data helps to ensure the correct design is selected for the project and type of lighting required , as well as how to space bollard efficiently . Lumens is a measurement of Luminous Flux which is the total amount of light emitted as seen by the human eye . Luminous intensity , measured in candela , defines the lumens emitted in a specific direction / solid angle . and beam angles all play a part in the appropriate placement of lighting .
Lumena ’ s technical team are on hand Monday – Friday , 9am-5pm to advise on installations and product specifications .
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With many designs on offer , Lumena will always stock a solar light to suit your specific requirements . The Eccentrica , for example , has a unique , contemporary design , with a precise light emission . LED light is emitted downwards and forwards , intended to illuminate pathways with no glare . Staggered spacing of the solar bollards creates a well-designed , aesthetically pleasing illumination , often required for architectural designs .
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