FAQs

As every project differs in size and specifics there is not a set price per light. However, as a rule of thumb we can fully supply and install 3 engineered and compliant grid-free lighting systems for under $10,000.

Solar PV Panels are made of a semiconductor material like silicon, along with phosphorous and boron which create conductivity within the cell and activate the movement of electrons. When activated by the sunlight’s energy, the electrons move across the cell and into the electrical circuit attached to the solar panel.

Each project needs to meet specific lighting compliance to match the application. This means the type of light chosen for each project will be determined by the Australian Lighting Standards guidelines. Leadsun provides an engineered solution by adopting best practice for all lighting projects to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 is met. Our systems are sized appropriately to ensure the solar panel to battery ratio can provide at least 3 days battery autonomy to maintain the minimum lighting levels within the application at all times.

As each project would differ in size, the installation cost would vary based on application and design. However, as there is no underground cabling and expensive machinery required for SMART public lighting, the installation costs are a quarter of what the same grid-powered lighting project would cost.

As there are no electricity works to factor in, or underground cabling required, the installation time for a SMART public lighting system is significantly faster than a grid-powered lighting equivalent. As a comparison, a 1km pedestrian pathway with a P2/P4 lighting compliance would take a traditional grid-powered approximately 12 weeks to install, compared to just 2 weeks for the same project using a SMART public lighting solution.

With so many inferior products entering the market now it is recommended that you look at a few factors before deciding which lighting solution to go with. The first and most important thing to consider is the type and quality of battery in the heart of the system. Battery technology has come a long way over recent times and Lithium-ion batteries are a must to obtain the longest life from your lighting solution. Secondly you will want to look at the build quality to know that your lights will be robust and dependable for years to come. This is most easily determined by proof of concept. Simply ask your provider how long they have been in the industry and an example of a project they can show you that is still running.

Solar panels will still charge on a cloudy day, however as the clouds are diffusing the strength of the sunlight the charge will be less. Leadsun systems are sized appropriately to ensure the solar panel to battery ratio can provide at least 3 days battery autonomy to maintain the minimum lighting levels within the application at all times.

With the advancement of solar technology and battery life, Leadsun guarantee’s that our technology and patented battery technology will match and better any other lighting solution on the market without requiring power from the electricity grid.

Leadsun’s SMART public lighting features a more efficient mono PV panel, a LiFePO4 lithium battery that last twice as long as anything else available, and extended battery guarantee for LGA partnerships, smart controller and PIR motion sensor technology. Plus, with our EZY-pole technology installation times are incredibly fast and have no disruption to the project site while systems are installed.