How external solar lighting keeps your site safe without the energy bills

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Post Written by Neil Jones

When a site is dark, it puts visitors and employees in danger, and creates the perfect opportunity for criminals to trespass, steal and cause damage. But keeping premises well-lit at all hours can be costly for businesses.

Solar-powered security lights are a cost-effective, dependable solution to keep sites safe no matter what. 

What are solar-powered security lights? 

Solar mobile light towers are portable, sustainable energy sources that use solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into energy to power themselves. 

They require minimal fuel and no access to mains power, making them completely self-sufficient and functional in any weather at any time of the day or night. 

How solar security light keeps sites safe

Health & safety 

Ensuring maximal visibility on site or around a business premises helps prevent traffic-related accidents as drivers have a clear view of other traffic and pedestrians. 

Sites using heavy machinery and tools can avoid misuse or damage to equipment and injury to workers and visitors. 

Criminal deterrent 

Keeping a premises well-lit deters criminals from trespassing, vandalising and stealing from businesses, alongside making them easily identifiable during a crime. 

How solar security light saves money 

Solar-powered security lights can help businesses cut costs as they are completely self-sufficient, using sunlight to power themselves and keep sites lit in all hours and weather conditions. 

Their lack of fuel reliance means businesses can cut fuel costs and emissions, providing a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to diesel-powered solar solutions. 

Solar mobile light towers vs diesel light towers

Solar lighting towers use hybrid generator power as opposed to diesel generators:

Solar Prolight Generator Diesel Generator 
Fuel cost Zero £675.22
CO2 emissions Zero 1,528.8kg
Noise level  Zero 93DB noise

 

What’s next?

Contact Smartwatch Solutions today to find out more about our external solar lighting and how we can tailor it to your business.

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