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Solar Enlightenment is based on newly developed technologies to deliver the outstanding performance of decorative lighting, safety lighting and traffic lighting. This technology is no-maintenance, no-energy-cost and semi-permanent product life span.
Solar Enlightenment adopted "Solid-State lighting" technology
to money.
The major components are:
 Solar cells |
| LEDs |
| Ultracapacitor. |
Solar Cells (Solar Photovoltaics)
Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity. Solar cells are often used to power calculators and watches. Solar cells are made of semi-conducting materials similar to those used in computer chips. When sunlight is absorbed by these materials, the solar energy knocks electrons loose from their atoms, allowing the electrons to flow through the material to produce electricityl. This process of converting light (photons) to electricity (voltage0 is called the photovoltaic effect.
The performance of a pv cell is measured in terms of its efficiency at turning sunlight into electricity. Only sunlight of certain energies will work efficiently to create electricity and much of it is reflected or absorbed by the material that the cell is made of.
LED
Lighting applications that use Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are commonly referred to as Solid-state Lighting. Major benefits of solid-state lighting systems include:
| Long life. Reduces maintenance cost. |
| Reduced energy consumption – especially when colored light is needed. |
| Better quality light output – minimum ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation. |
| Intrinsically safe – low voltage |
| Smaller flexible light fixtures – useful for lighting tight spaces. |
| Durable – no filament to break. |
The LED diodes only let current (electricity) to flowing one direction and not the other. LEds are diodes too but they have the unique "side-effect" of producing light while electricity is flowing through them.
LEDs are different from ordinary light bulbs because they do not have a filament to break or burn out. They operate on very low voltage from 2-3 volts. Generated very little heat and are ideal for putting lights into portable equipment and self contained solar lighting devices.
In the simplest terms, an LED is made with two different kinds of semiconductor material: One type that has too many free electrons roaming around inside and the other that does not have enough. When a electron form one material (the donor) gets pushed across a thin barrier and gets into tiny spaces in other (the holes0, a photon or particle of light is produced.
Ultracapacitor
Ultracapacitor is a newly developed technology positioned between the conventional capacitors and the rechargeable batteries.
Ultracapacitors offer a shift in thought, circumventing the battery scramble and instead attempting to elicit greater efficiency from existing power sources. Ultracapacitors are free from the characteristic battery problems of limited cycle life, cold intolerance and critical charging rates. Is is also environmentally friendly, helps conserve energy and enhances the performance and portability of consumer devices.
Ultracapacitor can replace batteries in outdoor solar-lighting products. Although its energy less compared to a battery, its' enough to light up the garden, drive way, streets, freeways and any other place. The ultracapacitor is much well suited over batteries in solar lighting products; Because an ultracapacitor transfers electrical charges between conducing material it charges between conducting materials, it can be charged and discharged almost indefinitely, which leads to remove annoying maintenance problems, whereas few batteries, using chemical reactions can last 1000 cycles. In addition, the ultracapacitor can also be charged and discharged almost indefinitely, which lead to remove annoying maintenance problem, whereas few batteries, using chemical reaction, can last 1000 cycles. In addition, the ultracapacitor can also be charged effectively regardless of weather conditions. |
Solarenlightenment Light road stud series
Next Generation Solar-Powered Pavement Markers
Cost Effective
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Lifespan average of up to 10-years (five times longer than conventional battery-based products). |
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Maintenance-free, reducing long-term costs significantly |
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Possible alternative to overhead street light |
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Easy, user-friendly installation. |
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No external power source needed. |
Safe and Adaptable
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Long-distance visibility from up to 3,300 feet (1000 meters). |
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Built to be noticed, but not to cause a distraction. Various LED colors and flashing configurations are available for easy customization and installation in any environment. |
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Single-sided or double-sided illuminating configurations are available to suit specific needs. |
Powerful and Efficient
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Provides increased warning distance for drivers. |
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LED self-illumination technology emits, rather that reflects light and is effective even when not illuminated by a headlight-beam. |
Durable
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Resistant to extreme weather conditions. |
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Capable of withstanding tremendous weight pressure. |
Environmentally Safe
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Green products – All Light road studs are operated by "dry" energy source. Unlike batteries, the revolutionary ultra- capacitor does not contain harmful acids and will never leak or explode |
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Perfect for sustainable energy projects. |
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Handling and disposal is inexpensive and safety. |
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