Solar lighting Harnessing free energy for limitless solutions
Solar lighting is key to a sustainable tomorrow
Solar lighting is not just a trend - it is a transformative shift towards sustainable energy. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar lighting offers innovative solutions that benefit both communities and the environment. Discover why harnessing the power of the sun can make a lasting positive difference.
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Capturing nature’s energy
Bringing light to all
Solar lighting harnesses the most abundant source of energy on Earth - the sun. Every day, our planet receives enough solar energy to power global consumption many times over. By capturing and storing this energy, solar lighting systems provide an endless, carbon-neutral supply of electricity, significantly reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Decarbonising cities and communities Solar lighting can play a vital role in the global movement towards decarbonisation. By switching to solar-powered systems, cities can dramatically reduce carbon emissions, contribute to climate action goals and promote a healthier environment. Solar lighting is a key tool for communities looking to decarbonise their infrastructure while continuing to provide essential services to their residents.
In many areas, access to reliable electricity is limited, but this should not mean compromising on safety or comfort. Solar lighting offers an equitable solution, bringing light to underserved communities and ensuring that everyone has access to a safer, brighter environment, regardless of grid availability.
Ensuring energy independence and security
Solar lighting is off-grid, which means it’s not affected by fluctuations in energy prices or disruptions to the electricity grid. This reliability is essential for maintaining public services and safety, especially in times of energy crisis. Communities benefit from increased energy security while reducing their overall environmental footprint.
Reducing installation and maintenance costs
Eliminating energy bills
Unlike traditional lighting, solar lighting requires minimal infrastructure. There’s no need for buried cables, extensive construction or grid connections. This reduces installation costs and environmental impact. Once installed, the systems are virtually maintenance free, ensuring long-term savings and efficiency.
Solar lighting completely eliminates the problem of electricity bills. By operating off the grid, these systems provide a cost-effective solution that significantly reduces operational expenditure (OPEX). This financial benefit allows communities to reallocate resources to other priorities while embracing a sustainable energy future.
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Efficient and modular for your projects. solar lighting
Innovative Lighting Solutions for Diverse Applications Our FULLY INTEGRATED POST TOP lighting solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of urban environments, offering versatility and top-tier performance. Suitable for pathways, parks, commercial sites, and council areas, these systems come in wattages ranging from 12 to 22 watts, equipped with dimming profiles for energy optimization. With optics options available, they ensure efficient light distribution across various settings. Our BOLLARD lighting solution is tailored for minor roads, small carparks, and council areas. Offering wattages ranging from 3-10 watts with dimming profiles, these systems are equipped with various optics to ensure optimal illumination. Our ALL-IN-TWO STREETLIGHTS systems are engineered for enhanced power and extended autonomy, ensuring optimal performance. These systems can operate at full power or utilise a dimming profile as needed, providing flexibility in lighting settings. Designed to meet customer specifications for lumen output and autonomy, our solutions consider factors such as pole design, panel sizes, and installation locations. Suitable for road lighting, flag lighting, temporary installations, and general area illumination, our systems typically range from 14-74 watts offering versatile solutions for various applications.
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Sunlight to streetlight powering cities with renewable energy
Solar lighting is a sustainable, energy-efficient solution that provides an alternative to traditional grid-powered systems. Designed to function independently, these systems use solar energy to provide light in a variety of settings, including streets, parks, and residential areas.
Solar panels Solar panels capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity. These panels are essential to powering the system, allowing it to be independent of the electrical grid.
Battery The battery stores the solar energy generated during the day, allowing the system to provide light at night. Highly efficient batteries are designed to last through cloudy days, ensuring consistent performance.
Integrated electronics Intelligent electronics manage the charging and discharging of the battery and control the operation of the light (on/off, dimming or motion detection). These functions optimize energy consumption and prevent blackouts.
Luminaire The LED luminaire provides energy efficient, high quality light output. Its design ensures that the light is distributed where it is needed, maximising the efficiency of the system. The addition of a controller makes the solar luminaire smart, allowing local adjustment via presence detection and remote monitoring via telemanagement.
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Day & Night
During the Day Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity. This energy is then stored in a battery for later use. Even in low light or overcast conditions, advanced solar systems are designed to capture enough energy to ensure functionality.
During the night When the sun goes down, the stored energy in the battery is used to power the fixture. Smart controls optimise energy use by adjusting light levels based on predefined profiles and motion detection. This ensures consistent lighting throughout the night while conserving energy for extended use.
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Our mission Provide you with reliable, high quality solar lighting solutions Our approach to solar lighting solutions prioritises technical precision and reliability. Through comprehensive feasibility studies, we ensure that each installation meets the unique needs of each project and provides long-term, sustainable lighting.
Studies and calculations
Before we begin, our engineers assess the project site, evaluating the annual solar irradiation and local environmental factors. This information is used to determine the correct size of solar panel and battery to ensure year-round functionality. We calculate the battery capacity based on the lighting output, the desired autonomy and the efficiency of the overall system.
Dimensioning and setup
Once dimensioning is complete, we assess and design the complete mechanical structure to withstand environmental conditions such as wind and weather. We adhere to strict mechanical standards and oversize the masts to ensure the durability of the lighting over the years. Each installation is carefully planned, including cable sizing and connection optimisation to ensure energy efficiency throughout the system.
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Your project requirements • Application • Lighting standards • Lighting scenario (dimming) • Ecosystem
Site analysis and solar potential • PVGIS data for accurate solar history and insolation • Solar autonomy study based on the least favourable day (e.g. longest night of the year)
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• Panel tilting and azimuth angle based on the project’s hemisphere and location
Lighting requirements
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• Lighting study to ensure compliance with standards (AS/NZS 1158.3.1 & AS/NZS 1680.5)
• Dimming scenario to optimise power usage
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Battery • Battery capacity to ensure adequate backup • Dimming scenario with/without sensors to avoid over-dimensioning the system
Solar panel • Size, tilt and azimuth for optimal performance • Sunlight data and dimming scenario to avoid oversizing
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Mechanical • Pole selection for durability, following Australian Standards • Mounting method according to the area/ customer preferences
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A versatile portfolio of solar-powered lighting solutions
SOLIS ILIOS
This all-in-one solar bollard is designed for optimal convenience and performance in smaller lighting areas. The integrated unit combines the battery, solar panel, charger, and sensor, providing a streamlined solution that’s both efficient and easy to install.
SOLIS HELIO The compact integrated unit offers a hassle- free, comprehensive solution for illuminating smaller areas. Housing the battery, panel, charger, and sensor within a single unit, it offers the choice of either post-top or horizontal outreach mounting, ensuring flexibility in installation.
SOLIS KALINDA The Kalinda Solar lighting provides a modular solution with a high efficiency Monocrystalline solar panel and Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. The Kalinda range is typically more atheistic suitable for urban roadways, carparks, council and residential locations. Typical autonomy is three days and can be extended with a dimming profile or sensor.
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SOLIS APOLLO
Solar-powered bollards offer an ideal solution for areas lacking sufficient light or where lighting may be obstructed. Unlike traditional poles, solar bollards can be strategically placed in locations where pole installation might be challenging. They emit low- level lighting, making them perfect for pathways and cycleways.
SOLIS SAMPSON The Sampson is a post top solar luminaire with a stylish vertical mounting option. The Sampson is available in four optics suitable for general area lighting and pathway or cycleway lighting.
The Oriana presents a post-top solar luminaire offering a stylish vertical mount or the conventional horizontal option for installation. SOLIS ORIANA
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The right light for your project Thanks to its LensoFlex ® 4 photometric engines developed around performance, compactness and versatility, Schréder offers a wide range of light distributions, colour temperatures and lumen outputs to meet the precise needs of your project, while maximising energy efficiency, visual comfort and protection of the environment.
Optics Type
Typical applications
Asymmetrical ultra-narrow
5300
Bike paths
Asymmetrical narrow
5301
Residential streets, seafronts
Asymmetrical medium
5305
Squares and pedestrian areas, parks
Asymmetrical wide
5308
Squares and pedestrian areas, parks
Squares and pedestrian areas, parks, car parks, playgrounds, recreational sports fields
Asymmetrical extra-wide
5366
Asymmetrical ultra-wide
Car parks, large areas, playgrounds, recreational sports fields
5393
* This is just a selection of the photometrical solutions available. For more information, please visit www.schreder.com or contact your sales representative. 12
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Dimming scenarios Without detection
LED
At nightfall, the luminaire is switched on at 50% of its maximum output for 3 hours. It then reduces its output to 15% to provide safety lighting throughout the night. In the early morning, it ends its operation with an hour at the same level as at the beginning of the night.
50%
3h
1h
0% 15%
With motion detection in places with little nocturnal traffic At nightfall, the luminaire switches on at 50% of its maximum power for 3 hours. It then reduces its power to 12% to ensure safety lighting
100% LED
throughout the night. In the early morning, it ends its operation with an hour at the same level as at the beginning of the night. Throughout its operation, the dimming scenario can be overridden by motion detection (car, bike or pedestrian) with the light level rising to 100% for a short period. It maximises visibility to ensure safety and well-being for users.
50%
3h
1h
0% 12%
With motion detection in popular places
At nightfall, the luminaire is switched on at 20% of its maximum output for the whole night. When movement is detected (car, bicycle or pedestrian), the lighting level is temporarily increased to 100% to provide maximum safety and comfort to users. This dimming profile allows up to 450 detections per night.
100% LED
0% 20%
* This is just a selection of the dimming profiles available. We can customise the dimming scenario according to the requirements of your project.
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Top 10 applications for solar lighting Solar lighting offers adaptable, sustainable solutions for a variety of outdoor environments,
improving safety and energy efficiency in both public and private spaces.
Car parks Reliable and responsive lighting Solar lighting improves visibility at bus stops, Outdoor car parks often lack easy access to electricity, making solar lighting a practical solution. Using motion detection technology, solar lights can illuminate on demand, saving energy while ensuring user safety.
Street lighting Cost-effective lighting for communities Solar LED street lights reduce maintenance costs and energy consumption and are ideal for secondary roads and country crossings. These luminaires improve visibility and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
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Bus Stops Improved safety for commuters
Solar lighting improves visibility at bus stops, with dimming options to match peak times, ensuring reliable lighting that enhances commuter safety and comfort.
Parks Eco-friendly lighting for extended hours In parks that open before sunrise, solar lighting provides visibility for early visitors. It’s a sustainable choice for off-grid spaces, promoting both safety and accessibility.
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Cycle paths Sustainable lighting for cyclist safety
Solar lighting is an environmentally friendly option for cycle paths, especially in remote areas. It improves visibility, reduces carbon emissions and minimises disturbance to local wildlife.
Residential areas Safe, low maintenance lighting Solar LED lighting improves safety in residential areas with minimal maintenance, reducing costs for councils and ensuring reliable, long-lasting performance.
Campuses Energy-efficient, scalable lighting Campuses benefit from the ease of installation and reliability of solar lighting, creating safe, well-lit spaces that reflect a commitment to sustainability.
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Pedestrian crossings Increased safety at remote crossings Solar lighting at pedestrian crossings improves visibility for drivers, especially on unlit roads, reducing accidents and increasing safety for all road users.
Commercial and industrial facilities
Reliable lighting with operational savings
Solar lighting is ideal for outdoor industrial sites, providing durable, low-maintenance lighting that can withstand extreme weather conditions while reducing energy costs.
Recreational areas and playgrounds Sustainable lighting for community spaces Solar lighting in sports and recreational areas supports environmentally friendly energy use and provides safe, reliable lighting for night- time activities.
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