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Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Street Lights

SPV Street Lights
SPV Street Lights Battery

 

Configuration
SPV street lighting system is a stand-alone system  consisting of 74 W module, rechargeable battery, CFL lamp of 11 W, electronics (inverters & charge controller), a GI or MS pole of 4 m height above ground for mounting the panel, luminaire and battery. When sunlight falls on SPV module, it is converted into DC electricity which is stored in the battery. This in turn is converted as AC electricity by the inverter and used for providing light.

Potential for use
1. Individuals: Garden / security lights (compound wall)
2. Industries: Campus / factory lighting approach road, garden lighting, parking areas, security lights, storage yard etc.
3. Local bodies / Institutions: Street lights, parks, play fields, bus stands, bus shelters, petrol bunks,  resorts etc.

SPV street lights are being installed by the local bodies – panchayats, Municipal corporations etc. in large numbers by availing subsidy so as to reduce the recurring power consumption charges. Non-profit organizations can also use them  for their campuses.

Cost
Tentative cost of solar street lights range from Rs.25,000/- to Rs.35,000/- depending upon period of warranty.

Source: www.teda.gov.in

Contact us

Professor and Head,
Department of Bio-Energy,
TNAU, Coimbatore-641003.
Phone: 0422-6611276
Email: bioenergy@tnau.ac.in

 

 

 

 
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