Prolectric

At Prolectric, we engineer off-grid Solar Lighting and Power products that are an alternative to traditional mains or diesel-powered products. As the UKs first manufacturer of solar street lights we have installed over 20,000 lights up and down the UK. Since 2011 we have proven our solar lights work consistently in the UK, even during a Scottish winter. Our solar lights save customers thousands of pounds on initial grid connections, cabling and installation, and then the ongoing cost of powering the lights. The applications include; unadopted roadways (and adopted roads with council permission), car parks, parks, military sites, large commercial estates, school and university and more. Our lights are suitable for replacement of existing mains lights or installation on new developments.

Our ST Solar Bollard Light series is a robust off-grid lighting bollard using the latest solar and LED technology, perfect for streets, car parks and footpaths. It has an integrated charging unit to optimise battery charging and ensure light levels remain bright, providing a safer environment. The vandal-resistant bollard street light has a polycarbonate domed head for added strength and durability. Government infrastructure projects Local authorities (highway maintenance, works engineering, built environment) Ministry of Defence (military quarters) Housing developers Retail and commercial developers Leisure management companies Hotels and resorts Holiday park owners Recreation facilities Theme parks Marina and harbour operators Consulting engineers, architects and specifiers

This report examines the benefits and potential pitfalls of solar street lighting in the UK. It investigates the recent flooding of the market with cheaper, poor-quality street lights that do not perform in British winters and reveals how to evaluate whether a specific streetlight is suitable for your needs. It explains the key parts and functions of solar street lights and the complex relationship between solar yield, battery size and light output. It also presents real world case studies across a variety of estates and examines the economic and environmental benefits of solar street lighting.