Merton Street, Altona

• 10 x AE6 Series – 200W solar engine
• GE ‘Evolve’ 16W LED light heads
• Adaptive lighting control automatically dims lights to 30% during inactivity
• Lithium-ion batteries provides 10+ years maintenance-free life span

Before installing solar engines and LED fixtures, important consideration was needed to the existing underground power and communication infrastructure installed throughout the area, which posed a significant risk of being damaged with traditional excavation equipment.

A unique installation method using non-destructive Hydro / Suction excavation equipment, was proposed by Leadsun, which safely excavated the footing holes without any risk of damaging underground services.

Ten Leadsun 200W solar engines & GE ‘Evolve’ 16W LED fixtures were installed in optimal locations (solar irradiance & lighting performance) along a 160 metre section of road reserve and rail-line area.

Using a unique ‘lowerable pole’ concept developed to safely install and service the integrated solar LED light equipment at ground level, without use of any cranes or lifting equipment, the project was successfully completed in only 3 days, without disruption to vehicular or pedestrian traffic along the roadway.