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2019 Sees The Re-Invention Of The Solar Light
There should be no doubt that the concept
of Solar lighting use is building momentum
within the UK Hospitality Industry. In 2019,
effective outdoor lighting doesn’t have to be
traditional mains powered (240v). Instead, a
few forward-thinking lighting companies, are
offering new technology Solar Lights which
are a viable option for hotels of all sizes, here
to Smash the Idea of the low power, short
lasting models of the past. efficient, modern Poly-crystalline or Mono-
crystalline. solar panels. LED light outputs
(lumens) are now impressively bright, often
equivalent to mains powered lighting, and
illuminate over a prolonged time period.
Professional solar path lights can be used
in many different applications. They can be
installed almost anywhere without the need to
tap into mains power which can be expensive
and difficult.
Solar path lighting used to conjure up
images of plastic, low output in-ground spike
lights that lasted one season. Now, more
durable models are available, designed to
last and charge and illuminate 365 days a
year. One way to spot solar lights suitable
for professional use is if they incorporate
high capacity lithium-ion batteries and use Lumena Lights are a UK based company who
fully encourage the current positive drive
to save our planet, with Solar energy being
one of the most innovative renewable power
sources. A major benefit is that Solar lights
use no power from the grid, just the sun to
charge rechargeable batteries during the day,
stored to be used at night. Other benefits are
clear, with no running and installation costs or
ongoing maintenance.
Exclusive designs, new to the UK include the
contemporary ‘Halopost’ 800mm LED Path
Light, with its’ stylish ‘halo’ of glowing light
emitting 420 lumens in a 120º spread. The
durable ‘Litecharga’ could easily be mistaken
for a smart, mains powered bollard light,
but is a fantastic solar option. The ‘Hi-Way’
is versatile enough to be mounted on the
wall, or fix to a taller post for amazing LED
illumination of approx. 1500 lumens! Other
designs include the Freeway and Secursol,
powerful motion sensor lights, with functions
rarely seen on solar lights that will mount
anywhere.
Website: www.lumenalights.com or www.prosolarlights.com