LUMENA LIGHTS
RENEWABLE AND REWARDING
Northamptonshire lighting specialists Lumena , have specialised in commercial , LED bollard lighting for over 10 years to great success . In 2019 , they revaluated their approach to sustainability , and launched a new solar lighting and solar bollard range for professional use in UK weather : the ‘ Pro Solar ’ Range ; quickly followed by the ViaMAX Solar Street Light Range . The performance and feedback so far is incredible …
The current goal is to encourage and increase the use of solar technology in both domestic and commercial installations . Now , more than ever , demand for solar lighting is skyrocketing . Preconceptions that solar lighting is still not adequate for the UK climate are diminishing , with lighting designers , contractors and end users all switching to a new calibre of solar light . It ’ s clear a ‘ paradigm shift ’ is happening .
HOW HAS SOLAR LIGHTING BEEN IMPROVED AT LUMENA ?
Four main aspects had to be tried and tested , to be able to offer Solar lights with a 5 year guarantee
BRIGHTNESS
Years of experience with LED lamps across other ranges made sure of impressive brightness and high Lumens output . Most lights in the range are at minimum 100 lumens per watt which is considered a decent brightness across the board . The newer ViaMAX range of solar street lights boasts up to 4800lms !
BUILD QUALITY & DESIGN
If all tech . components are built to last , then the main product body has to be durable and sustainable . That ’ s why the solar bollards are die cast aluminium and impact tested to obtain high IK ratings , with up to IK10 on components in the Litecharga and vandal-resistant Guarda . Many designs have versatile installation options – another benefit of solar lights .
BATTERIES AND PANELS
Solar lights suitable for professional use should incorporate high-capacity LifePO4 lithium or li-ion batteries , and use efficient , modern polycrystalline or monocrystalline solar panels so that optimum charge levels are retained for longer . Charge is preserved very effectively even in lower light levels , therefore illuminating the light for longer .
CHARGING CAPACITY AND FUNCTIONS FOR THE UK ALL YEAR ROUND
All Lumena solar lights have special time controllers to match the UK climate . When darkness falls , Pro Solar and ViaMAX lights illuminate at full brightness , and then follow a gradual dimming sequence throughout dark hours . PIR & microwave motion sensor solar lights all have charge saving functions where , for example , a low level light illuminates constantly at dusk then a brighter light appears when the sensor is triggered .
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