Landscape & Urban Design Issue 41 2020 | Page 69

LIGHTING contemporary, sleek design of the Signalite looks attractive in the daytime too. Installation really is simple – it will simply surface mount onto most signs using the mounting holes provided. Then simply turn the Signalite on and it’ll automatically come on when darkness arrives. Ion Batteries. These are also expected to last many years. These solar sign lights, also known as LED trough lights, are perfect for illuminating signs / billboards, as well as above doorways, due to their sleek design and downwards projection. Alternatively, these solar downlights can create dramatic, decorative lighting effects on walls, rather than solely for illuminating signs or doorways. Each wattage is a different length: 30cm, 60cm and 120cm, ensuring there is an option suited to fulfil all requirements. Importantly, the well-made, Follow us @ludmagazine The Signalite LED Solar Sign Light will be fully charged with 6-8 hours of full sunshine, consequently, lasting for up to 3 days. Therefore, even on cloudy days the light will have retained, and continue to increase charge. It illuminates at dusk automatically for 5 hours at full brightness, and then reduce to 25% for the remainder of darkness. As a result, the battery charge will last longer than if it was at full brightness all night. Even in the dullest of weather, our solar lights will still illuminate, although they may not last the entire night cycle, which in many cases is not a necessity. Installation is simple with keyhole surface mounting. The current proactive drive to save our planet is positive and important. Solar energy is one of the World’s most innovative renewable power sources. It uses no power from the grid, just the sun to charge rechargeable batteries during the day, stored to be used at night. Subsequently, other benefits are clear, with no running and installation costs or ongoing maintenance. Solar is the perfect solution to illuminating areas where hard wiring is not possible. Most importantly, solar is better for the environment and use a natural, clean, renewable energy source – the sun. So, get your Sign Seen – Use the SIGNALITE. See the full range at www.lumenalights.com www.landud.co.uk 69