LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
BRIGHT, SMART & SUSTAINABLE
WHY HALOPOST IS CHANGING OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR GOOD
As sustainability, energy resilience, and long-term value continue to shape lighting specification in 2026, solar bollards have rapidly become the preferred choice for both commercial and residential projects. The Pro Solar Halopost 0.8m Solar Post Light exemplifies this shift, pairing architectural appeal with robust engineering and cost-free operation.
Purpose-built as a commercial-grade bollard, the Halopost offers several advantages beyond its clean, contemporary and aesthetic look. Its die-cast aluminium body provides exceptional durability, while the tempered glass diffuser ensures an even, refined light distribution ideal for pathways, driveways, landscaped schemes and public realm spaces. The unit’ s high-output Epistar LED produces around 420 lumens; bright enough for safety and visibility, yet softened to prevent glare, creating a welcoming and practical night-time environment. In addition, the LEDs function as a perfect downlight that creates 0 % upwards light, thus keeping light pollution to a minimum. Paired with a low colour temperature of 2500K, this makes it the perfect solar bollard for a bat-friendly installation. A higher colour temperature of 6000K is also available.
The move towards solar solutions in 2026 is underpinned by more than environmental targets.
Halopost is designed for reliable performance in year-round British conditions. At dusk, it activates automatically, beginning at full brightness before gradually dimming to conserve energy while still delivering safe, comfortable illumination throughout the night. This intelligent lighting controller extends battery longevity and ensures dependable operation even during periods of reduced daylight.
The fitting’ s fully self-contained design is one of its strongest benefits. With no requirement for trenching, cabling or electrical connection, installation is quick, clean and cost-effective, ideal for retrofit projects, remote sites or landscaped areas where wiring would be disruptive or impractical. Combined with minimal maintenance demands, the long-term ownership cost is significantly lower than traditional wired lighting.
The move towards solar solutions in 2026 is underpinned by more than environmental targets. Rising electricity prices and increasing pressure on organisations to reduce their carbon footprint make solar lighting a financially and strategically intelligent choice. Solar bollards like the Halopost deliver zero running costs, low upkeep and complete independence from the grid, maintaining illumination during power cuts and reducing reliance on external infrastructure.
Elegant, efficient and engineered for resilience, the Halopost stands out as a smart, future-proof lighting solution for developments seeking long-lasting quality and sustainability.
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