Abril, 2024
In Staria, we work very closely with our clients, customizing our solutions for each project.
But... how do we do it?
Introduction
At Staria, the autonomy of our solar street lights is not the result of chance, but of a meticulous and detailed process. Our main objective is to ensure that each solar street light operates efficiently 365 nights a year, without relying on the electricity grid. To achieve this, we carry out customised studies to ensure that each solution is perfectly adapted to the specific conditions of each project. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Below, we will explain the 4 main steps of this lighting engineering study, which is the key to guaranteeing the autonomy of all our streetlights.
Study Phases
1. Estudio de las necesidades lumínicas
The first step in any project is to understand the lighting needs of the area to be lit.
Not all areas require the same amount of light, and it is essential to assess factors such as local regulations, the power required to illuminate adequately, and the particularities of the environment (height of poles, angle of illumination, etc.).
Through detailed analysis, we ensure that each streetlight is prepared to provide the required amount of light for that project.
2. Solar Incidence Analysis
One of the keys to guaranteeing the autonomy of our solar street lights is to accurately calculate the amount of solar energy available at the specific project location.
The performance of a streetlight is directly dependent on the solar radiation it receives, especially during the most critical months (such as winter in areas with lower irradiation). At this stage, we perform detailed calculations on the solar incidence to ensure that the streetlights capture and store sufficient energy even during the times of the year when there is less sunlight available. For this reason we look at the solar incidence in the 3 worst months of the year, and use that as our baseline for solar radiance throughout the year.
3. Solution Sizing
Once we know the lighting needs and the solar gain potential of the site, we then proceed to dimension the appropriate solution.
This involves selecting the right combination of solar panels, batteries and control systems to ensure that the streetlight operates autonomously. The key is to customise each system: we adjust the capacity of the batteries and the power of the solar panels to ensure that the system never runs out of power.
4. Budget Optimisation
Finally, at Staria we ensure that we offer solutions that are not only technically optimal, but also economically viable for our customers.
Each project is tailored to the client's conditions, without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
When working with a bespoke approach, we optimise each component, delivering tight budgets and ensuring that the project is cost-effective in the short and long term.
Conclusion
At Staria, each solar streetlight project is carefully designed to guarantee total autonomy. Through an exhaustive four-phase study, we ensure that our solutions are adapted to the most demanding conditions, providing reliable and sustainable light every day of the year. This is the key to our success and the reason why our solar street lights make the difference in public lighting.