Refurbishment and Restore Issue 27 2021 | Page 46

SOLAR LIGHTING RE-IMAGINED

By Martin Bennett
( Founder Lumena Lights )
For several years Lumena has specialised in unique Brass , Stainless Steel and Aluminium LED garden lighting . Although we still specialise in this area , along with Bollard Lighting and Photocell ( dusk to dawn ) Lights , I wanted to push forward with green thinking - Solar Lighting
A while ago , it became my ambition to stock Solar lighting but until 2018 the U . K . weather and the poor quality 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 I decided to seriously explore the lights being made . We worked closely with the manufacturers to produce lights suited to the British climate by calibrating the electronic controls . By mid 2019 we stocked a range of unique Solar Lighting that will light for hours every night of the year – the Pro-Solar Range . By way of Solar Bollards , wall lights and floodlights , the Pro-Solar Range has proven very popular in all areas – in gardens , commercial premises , public areas – even piers . We continue to expand the range with our most recent additions being the Endura Path Light which will illuminate for up to 10 nights when fully charged ! This is our longest lasting solar light which is due to launch this Summer !
Since the end of 2020 we have been developing an even brighter Solar Street Light Range – ViaMAX . Launching within the next month , these larger scale designs are exclusive to Lumena , suited to commercial premises .
Solar lights have “ green ” credentials are easy to DIY install , many with no light pollution such as the contemporary Endura ( pictured ) or the Pathmaster ( overleaf ). Some designs have integrated solar panels , whilst
With the advent of improved technology incorporating more efficient Solar Panels , ever brighter LEDs and high capacity , long life Lithium Ion batteries I decided to seriously explore the lights being made .
others can be placed in shady areas with the panel placed elsewhere . We are currently developing a brand new Solar Garden Lighting System to power multiple 12v lights at the same time from a single solar panel – watch this space !
A 5 year guarantee is offered with most models , including our ViaMAX street lighting range , although the expected lifetime is in excess of 8 years .
www . lumenalights . com Martin Bennett
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