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How Solar Street Lighting Systems Can Illuminate Your Streets and Save You Money

Street lighting is an essential service for any city, town, or village. It provides safety, security, and convenience for pedestrians, drivers, and residents. However, street lighting can also be a major source of energy consumption and cost, especially when powered by conventional grid electricity. That is why many municipalities and communities are switching to solar power to light up their streets. Solar power is a clean, renewable, and cost-effective way to provide street lighting, even in the most remote locations. In this article, we will explain what solar street lighting systems are, how they work, how much they cost, and which company can supply and install them for you.

What are solar street lighting systems?

Solar street lighting systems are solar power systems that use solar panels, batteries, and LED lights to provide street lighting. Unlike conventional street lights, which are connected to the grid and consume electricity from fossil fuels, solar street lights are independent and self-sufficient, relying solely on the solar energy they produce.

Solar street lighting systems consist of the following main components:

• Solar panels: These are the devices that capture sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity.
• Batteries: These are the devices that store the excess electricity produced by the solar panels for later use, especially at night or during cloudy days.
• LED lights: These are the devices that provide illumination for the streets, using the electricity from the solar panels or batteries. LED lights are more efficient, durable, and eco-friendly than traditional street lights, such as incandescent, fluorescent, or metal halide lamps.

The basic operation of a solar street lighting system is as follows:

• During the day, the solar panels generate electricity and send it to the batteries.
• The batteries charge up and store the excess power.
• During the night or when the solar panels are not producing enough power, the batteries supply electricity to the LED lights, which illuminate the streets.

How do solar street lighting systems work?

The main benefits of solar street lighting systems are:

• Energy savings: By using solar energy to power the street lights, you can reduce your energy consumption and cost, as well as your dependence on the grid and fossil fuels. According to a study by the World Bank, solar street lighting can save up to 60% of energy compared to conventional street lighting¹.
• Environmental benefits: By using solar energy to power the street lights, you can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a cleaner environment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average U.S. street light emits about 200 pounds of carbon dioxide per year from electricity use. By switching to solar power, you can avoid emitting about 120 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, which is equivalent to planting two trees or driving 150 miles less per year².
• Social benefits: By using solar energy to power the street lights, you can improve the safety, security, and convenience of your streets and residents. Solar street lights can provide consistent and reliable illumination, even in areas where grid access is unreliable, expensive, or unavailable. Solar street lights can also enhance the aesthetic and economic value of your streets and communities.

How much do solar street lighting systems cost?

The cost of a solar street lighting system depends on several factors, such as:

• Solar system size: The size of your solar system is measured in watts (W), which is the amount of power it can produce at peak performance. The larger your solar system, the more electricity it can generate and the more street lights it can power. However, the larger your solar system, the more expensive it is to buy and install. The average size of a solar system for a single street light is about 100 W, while the average size of a solar system for a street lighting network is about 10 kW³.
• LED light size: The size of your LED light is measured in lumens (lm), which is the amount of light it can produce. The larger your LED light, the more illumination it can provide and the more area it can cover. However, the larger your LED light, the more power it consumes and the more expensive it is to buy and install. The average size of an LED light for a single street light is about 2,000 lm, while the average size of an LED light for a street lighting network is about 20,000 lm³.
• Installation cost: The installation cost of your solar street lighting system depends on the complexity and location of your installation, as well as the labor and materials involved. The more difficult and remote your installation, the more expensive it is. However, hiring a professional installer can ensure a safe and efficient installation and help you qualify for incentives and warranties. The average installation cost of a solar street lighting system in the U.S. is about $4 per watt⁴.

According to EnergySage, a leading online marketplace for solar, the average cost of a solar street lighting system in the U.S. in 2023 was about $400 for a single street light and about $40,000 for a street lighting network, before incentives⁴. However, this cost can vary widely depending on your location, lighting needs, and system design.

Which company can supply and install solar street lighting systems?

If you are looking for a company that can supply and install solar street lighting systems for your streets and communities, you may want to consider ALORMZAH Foundation, a YEMEN-based company that has been a leader in solar outdoor lighting for over 6 years.

ALORMZAH Foundation offers a range of solar street lighting system solutions that can suit different lighting needs and budgets. They also provide custom design and installation services, as well as after-sales support and maintenance. Some of the benefits of choosing ALORMZAH Foundation are:

• High-quality products: ALORMZAH Foundation only uses high-quality products from reputable brands, such as LG, Philips, Anern and Morningstar. Their products are tested and certified to meet the highest standards of performance and safety.
• Competitive prices: ALORMZAH Foundation offers competitive prices for their products and services, as well as flexible financing options and leasing programs. They also help you take advantage of the federal, state, and local incentives that can reduce the cost of your solar street lighting system by up to 50%.
• Expert installation: ALORMZAH Foundation has a team of qualified and experienced installers who can handle any type of installation, whether it is on the road, sidewalk, or wall. They also follow the best practices and comply with the local codes and regulations for each installation.
• Excellent customer service: ALORMZAH Foundation provides excellent customer service and support for their customers, from the initial consultation to the final installation and beyond. They also offer a 10-year warranty and a 25-year performance guarantee for their products.

If you are interested in learning more about ALORMZAH Foundation and their solar street lighting system solutions, you can visit their website or contact them by phone or email.

Conclusion

Solar street lighting systems are a great way to illuminate your streets and save you money by using solar energy to power the street lights. They can provide you with clean, renewable, and reliable lighting, as well as environmental and social benefits. However, solar street lighting systems also require careful planning, design, installation, and maintenance, as well as a significant upfront investment. Therefore, it is important to do your research and consult a professional before deciding to go solar with your street lighting.