Recently, Philips has expanded Nigerian market with the Solar Gen2, a highly energy-efficient and cost effective solar-powered LED road lighting solution.
 
According to The Communication Manager, Nick Kelso, the Solar Gen2is superior to any conventional lighting and allows for a lamp post spacing of up to 50 meters, much wider than with other solutions, while at the same time complying with stringent EU road lighting standards (ME3). By charging street lighting during the day, Solar Gen2 can also supplement the capacity of the conventional electricity grid.
 
In addition, Philips has also developed an entry level range of good value cost effective Solar powered Street Lighting with low medium and high lumen packages ranging from 1500lm to 6000lm.
 
Kelso maintained that both the Solar Gen2 and the entry level range solutions are of modular construction and can easily be upgraded by replacing key components such as LED light modules and drivers. In this way any investment is future-proofed. In addition, Solar Gen2 includes theft prevention.
 
Kelso said that the key to the breakthrough lies in the combination of new High Brightness LEDs with unique patented optics and an intelligent controller, which lies at the heart of the solution. This ensures that the maximum amount of power is transferred from the solar panels to the batteries (30 per cent more efficient than traditional charge controllers.)
 
Kelso thought highly of this innovation, “it has the potential to transform urban and rural life in areas of the world which do not have access to the electricity grid or where the grid is unreliable, making them safer and more productive. It will also help municipal authorities create more livable urban environments by applying new, future-proof LED lighting solutions to enhance city and rural life.”