Quick Tips on Why Solar Lighting Can Be Right For Your Next Project

SONARAY offers a broad range of solar lighting products. Today, many people want to “go green” and solar lighting is an exceptional way to light areas without easy access to electricity. From signage to billboards and much more, the cost and hassle of trenching and running wire can be a real detriment to using conventional lighting. See below for some tips from SONARAY on why solar lighting is definitely a great option to have safe, effective lighting while being good to the environment.

Why Solar Lighting May Be Right For Your Project:

Ø No need to trench and run cable – right now average nationally is $35 per foot to run and have seen estimates up to $150 per foot.  This is one of the most expensive parts of doing a lighting job when you add up all the labor and materials – especially with material shortages and supply/demand issues.

Ø No underground conduit running from pole to pole and safer to install due to lower voltage.

Ø Can be installed in areas where it is difficult to run conduit or not practical to wire

Ø Easier – just set pole where light is needed – mitigates potential for underground issues

Ø Environmentally friendly – much greener than traditional lighting types – not harmful to natural areas

Ø Quality batteries and long-lasting LED lighting cuts down on maintenance costs – once installed solar is almost maintenance-free

Ø Great improvement in LED lighting and solar panels through the years – now solar is more reliable and the fixtures are better equipped for optimal output and longer life.  Also, the fixtures and panels are much more attractive than earlier generations of products.

Ø Despite initially high acquisition cost relative to traditional lighting, there is no energy bill with solar – long-term with high quality LED and long-life batteries and poles the ROI will be acceptable and, in many instances, better than conventional lighting

Ø Off-grid power so you are not tied to a power source that could go up and down

Ø AC back-up on select fixtures mitigates the risk for downtime on cloudy days

Ø Potential rebates/tax advantages may be available for solar lighting use