Project Showcase: Rural Roadway Solar Lighting System in Trinidad and Tobago

Client: Trinidad and Tobago Government / Local Contractor
Project Scope: Installation of 680 units of 80W solar street lights for a comprehensive rural road illumination project.
Product Used: SED 80W Split Solar Street Light Model LKH
Key Parameters: Mounting Height: 9 meters | Pole Spacing: 30 meters | Customized lighting layout provided.

Project Overview & Challenge

Our client, a key partner in Trinidad and Tobago, was tasked with a critical national infrastructure project: illuminating extensive rural roadways to enhance safety, security, and community connectivity after dark. The primary challenges were:

• Lack of Grid Infrastructure: The remote locations made traditional grid-connected lighting prohibitively expensive and impractical due to extensive trenching and cabling costs.

• Demanding Environment: The coastal tropical environment required fixtures with exceptional corrosion resistance and waterproofing.

• Reliability & Low Maintenance: The solution needed to operate autonomously for years with minimal maintenance, despite seasonal weather variations.

Our Solution: The SED 80W LKH Split Solar System

We proposed and supplied our high-performance 80W LKH Split Solar Street Lights, a system engineered specifically for robust, off-grid applications.

Why the LKH Model Was the Ideal Fit:

• Optimized for 9m Height & 30m Spacing: The 80W output and precise optical design provided uniform, bright illumination (meeting necessary lux levels) across the 30-meter spacing at a 9-meter mounting height, ensuring consistent light coverage along the entire roadway.

• Superior Weather Resistance: With an IP67 rating and a corrosion-resistant, hot-dip galvanized pole, the system is built to withstand intense sun, heavy rain, and salty coastal air.

• Longevity & Easy Maintenance: Featuring high-quality LiFePO₄ batteries and original-brand LED chips, the system is designed for a lifespan exceeding 10 years. The split design allows for easy future servicing and battery replacement if needed.

• Smart Efficiency: Integrated motion sensing capability optimizes energy use, providing full brightness upon detecting activity and dimming otherwise, ensuring all-night operation even after multiple rainy days.

Implementation & Results

• Rapid, Disruption-Free Installation: The split solar systems were installed quickly without any disruptive and costly civil works for electrical trenches, significantly accelerating project timelines.

• Immediate Operational Savings: From day one, the community benefits from powerful lighting with zero electricity costs, freeing up public funds for other vital services.

• Transformed Community Infrastructure: The successful installation of 680 solar lights has dramatically improved nighttime visibility and safety for drivers and pedestrians, fostering greater social and economic activity in the hours after sunset.

Client Testimonial

*"The SED 80W LKH solar lights have been a game-changer for our rural roads project. Their performance in our tropical climate has been flawless, and the lighting uniformity is excellent. The project was completed on schedule, and the ongoing zero-energy-cost operation is a major benefit for the community."* – Project Manager, Trinidad and Tobago.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Let SED Light Up Your Next Project
This project demonstrates our capability to deliver large-scale, reliable solar lighting solutions for government and infrastructure projects. We provide end-to-end support from customized technical layouts to on-time delivery.

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