Commercial Solar Lighting

Turning off streetlights at night has become a contentious issue for local authorities looking to reduce expenses and for community members concerned about safety after dark. However, a specialist lighting company believes it has found the perfect solution, solar powered streetlights!

Procure Direct, a leading supplier of the INVO brand of solar powered lights, has introduced the Athena pedestrian solar street light. This will be a game changer for councils aiming to cut energy costs while addressing public safety concerns.

The Athena solar street light operates entirely without electricity, eliminating the need for expensive cabling and installation costs. It features motion-detection technology, activating only when movement is detected. This innovation not only addresses safety concerns but also helps minimise light pollution, catering to environmentally conscious communities.

Spencer Coffin, director of Procure Direct, believes the new light could be incredibly popular in several sectors. “We can see local authorities, housing developers, holiday parks, large industrial estate developers, supermarkets and retail parks being very interested in this new light,” he says. “It is cheaper to install than traditional street lighting and as it is solar-powered, there are no running costs. It is attractive and has a range of class-leading features such as 360-degree lighting and movement detection, a long life span and IP65 waterproofing, making it ideal for use in the UK.

“We are based in Lincoln, and there has been considerable media coverage of the city council’s need to reduce the cost of street lighting and the fears of local people who have to walk home from a night out or end of a work shift in the dark. Solar powered Street lighting is the ideal solution.”

The Athena solar street light is powered by a LifePO4 battery, which delivers up to 3,000 cycles, ensuring long-term reliability. Available in black or silver finishes, prices for this innovative solar lighting solution start at just £341.

Established in 2005, Procure Direct has become a trusted name in designing, manufacturing, and installing solar lighting solutions for both private and public sectors. Over the past 16 years, the company has built an impressive portfolio, working with clients such as Lincolnshire County Council, NPower, Mitie, Saint-Gobain, Kier, and more than 90 schools and colleges.

As local councils, businesses, and communities continue to seek sustainable, cost-efficient ways to enhance safety and reduce environmental impact. Solutions like the Athena solar street light are paving the way forward. By combining modern technology with practicality, these solar lights demonstrate how innovative design can address pressing challenges. Creating safer and more sustainable public spaces for everyone.