SolarCap light-emitting tiles, distributed by Orion Solar Solutions , are a new way to light up a pathway or patio.
“They come in two sizes and are laid like paving bricks so they are easy to fit”, Orion Solar Solutions’ John Holliday says. “The lights come on automatically at dusk and go off at dawn, needing only a few hours of daylight to charge them for a full night’s operation.”
Holliday says thanks to the revolutionary ultracapacitor as energy storage device, LED as light source and the solar cells as power source, SolarCap needs no wiring and no maintenance for more than 10 years, helping property owners save time and money.
“Unlike rechargeable batteries, which must be replaced every two to three years, these tiles use an energy storage component known as an ultracapacitor, which is guaranteed for at least 10 years and may last almost indefinitely. Ultracapacitors are efficient at storing and delivering energy but, unlike rechargeable batteries, their ability to store and deliver that energy declines little with age and use. As a result, the tiles are almost maintenance free for life. This means they can be installed in unserviceable locations and forgotten about.”
The ultracapacitors are made of non-hazardous, non-polluting materials, which present no environmental hazards or human safety concerns. The solar cells built into these tiles will gather enough energy, even if not in direct sunlight or on rainy days, to power the lights for at least 12 hours. They also save energy because they do not need to be connected to a manmade energy supply.
The tiles are available in red, green, blue, orange, amber and white and in sizes of 198mm square or 198mm x 99mm.
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