efficient solar panels , brighter , longlife LEDs and high capacity , long-life lithium-Ion / LiFePO4 batteries . This , combined with calibrating the internal electronic controls means you can now rely on solar lights suited to the U . K . climate . Explore the Pro-Solar Range and ViaMAX Solar Street Lights at lumenalights . com for solar lighting which will illuminate for hours every night of the year . By way of Solar Bollards , wall lights , sign lights and street lights , Lumena ’ s Solar Ranges have proven very popular due to their versatility . Lumena ’ s solar lights are commonly specified for various applications including gardens , commercial premises , public areas and even waterfront piers .
Say no to Light Pollution When incorporating lighting outdoors , low level LED fittings are the best option , ideally with a downward light projection . Multiple low level lights are very pleasing on the eye and create dramatic lighting effects . In comparison to a single , high output light fitting which is very bold , a number of low level lights will create pools of light which are just as effective in directional light projection but with minimal light pollution . Fittings with glare shield further reduce unnecessary , and sometimes damaging , light pollution . Nocturnal animals rely on darkness to survive . Lumena have noticed a huge increase in requests that outdoor lighting is “ Bat friendly ”, which is lighting designed
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not to interfere with bats flying nearby , as well as other animals – thus preventing light pollution .
Glare shields are incorporated into lighting design to ensure the light is emitted only in the direction it is required . Does this mean the illumination is compromised ? Of course not . Glare shields do not mean you lose the brightness of the light ; it simply controls the light , forcing it into the area it is most needed . In fact it actually becomes more concentrated but with less environmental impact . It is never fun trying to walk down some steps and all you can see is white spots from the glare of extremely bright uplights – we have all battled with it . Inconsiderately shining light into wildlife territory unnecessarily will affect animals in the same way ; particularly with extremely high output , broad lights with vast , symmetric beam angles . Spread lighting designs , angled bollards and adjustable spotlights illuminate the ground below which is ideal for path lighting , without dazzling those walking towards the light , as well as local wildlife flying overhead .
Warm White vs Daylight White Continuing the discussion on “ Bat Friendly ” Lighting , colour temperature is an easy switch to avoid disturbing the natural habitats of our wildlife . Previously , for commercial installs , daylight white ( 6000 + kelvins ) was often the colour of choice as this can appear brighter with a higher lumens output .
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