To meet the global lighting demanding applications and regulatory needs of the market, LEADSUN attended LightFair 2022 held from June 21 – 23 in Las Vegas.
Our director and global sales manager – Matt Pollard and Walter Terella, spent an amazing three-day at LightFair 2022. Many visitors showed interest in our smart solar lights for car parks, pathways, etc. They asked questions and knew more about smart solar lighting solutions. It’s going to be a real busy time for them to follow all these leads up.
Matt said:” Lots of different technology has come up as well. It’s good to say that LEADSUN smart solar lights are still at the forefront so there wasn’t a lot of competition there. But I’m really excited and can’t wait to get back next year.”
Thanks to everyone who visit our booth at the show. Hope to meet you next year.
About LightFair
LightFair is the premier, annual architecture and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking, and learning destination bringing the best and the brightest together. The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best and connect with leading practitioners.
LEADSUN sincerely invites you to the LightFair 2022 held in Las Vegas Convention Center. We are proud to present the latest grid-free lighting technology and provide you with reliable solar power solutions.
LightFair is the premier, annual architecture and commercial lighting trade show and conference, the preferred marketplace, networking, and learning destination bringing the best and the brightest together. The LightFair Conference has been setting the standard in continuing lighting education for 30+ years offering the lighting community the chance to earn CEUs, learn from the best and connect with leading practitioners.
Thanks to the Covid-19 many of us find ourselves in lockdown with little reprieve other than a morning potter or an evening stroll. In Goulburn, thanks to what is being called Australia’s largest solar path light installation, locals can now more easily walk and cycle their way to the salutary effects of a daily jaunt.
With the threat of lockdown once again in effect or on the cards for large parts of the nation, many of us are once again facing the prospect of having very little to look forward to each day other than a solitary stroll or a potter-about with a partner.
In fact, the Heart Foundation estimates that 30% of people are walking more than usual thanks to the impacts of the pandemic. That’s why the Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Council) in New South Wales (NSW) has installed what is said to be Australia’s largest solar pathway lighting project.
After all, at this time of year, when the sun seems to show up more out of habit than wanting to put a good long shift in, the need for lighting along our walkabout pathways is at its most luminous. That’s why Council nudged Melbourne-based company Leadsun to install 160 of its AE3C solar lights along 10km of the Wollondilly River Walking Track in Goulburn.
Leadsun, which holds a patent on what it calls the first “all-in-one LED solar path light”, began the project a year ago, and Managing Director Matt Pollard said that sporting clubs, walking groups, and residents were increasingly lobbying local governments to apply for grants to install Smart solar lighting to improve access and safety.
Council utilized the majority of a $500,000 Federal Sport and Recreation grant for the solar lighting of the riverine track. Although it must be said, one for one, solar public lighting is cheaper than your normal street lighting, partly because it doesn’t require much trenching or electrical wiring, but also because the energy is free from the sun and can be stored in lithium-ion batteries for up to three days.
Wollondilly River Walking Track powering up for a busy night.
At just over 160 solar lights, Pollard believes its the largest solar pathway lighting project in Australia. Even fossil fuel enthusiasts like Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor, who would probably prefer Australia’s bush pathways lit by the incendiary fire of gaslamps, had to admit that the walkway in Goulburn was now safer and more accessible. “I’m thrilled that the installation of solar lighting will extend the hours of use of the walkway,” said Taylor.
“There is an increasing awareness that we can all do our bit to reduce carbon emissions across a broad range of smaller-scale projects and in our individual lives,” continued Taylor with a distinct lack of ironical self-awareness. “Along with many Goulburn residents, I enjoy running this track early in the morning or later in the afternoon. the lights will be a great addition to the course, particularly in winter.”
Another such Goulburn resident is Daniel Strickland, a member of Mission Australia’s Man Walk group and a regular trotter of the track, who said the path is far busier than before, especially at those times before the dawn and after the dusk, when previously “we would come along with our iPhones and our torches.” Unfortunately, Strickland failed to mention having ever seen Energy Minister Taylor running the track with gaslamp outstretched before him like Sherlock Holmes on one of his deductive exercises along the Thames.
Nevertheless, the clear success and savings of the project mean that Council is now planning a further 1.5km extension to the Smart lighting project. Leadsun, lead on.
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Our cities are being transformed with new technologies faster than ever, posing new challenges every day. That’s why Leadsun partners with municipalities across Australia to fully understand their needs and be the trusted advisor steering them into the future.
Leadsun applies the experience and expertise we’ve built distributing more than 20,000 light systems – as well as our world-class solar lighting engineering design and technology – to provide local authorities solutions and guidance they can depend on.
With unprecedented numbers of people accessing public recreational areas across Australia due to COVID-19 – and councils needing to provide safe access to those spaces – we’ve been busier than ever bringing the light of day into the night for safer, more active communities.
This month, we highlight how we lit up Middle Arm Road in Goulburn and finished a milestone project lighting 10 kilometres of walkway and cycle paths. We also share 6 advantages of SMART public off-grid solar lighting and let the numbers do the talking with a grid-vs-grid-free cost comparison.
We’re also excited to welcome Leadsun’s new Strategic Partnerships Manager Josh Trouchet, who brings expertise and experience built through an impressive career in commercial and residential construction across Australia. Josh would love to hear from you so get in touch today to learn more about the benefits of our off-grid solar lighting and why it’s the preferred choice for public open space lighting.
Middle Arm Road lit up under the Safe Road Program
Leadsun was recently approached to provide an affordable yet compliant, dependable solution to light up the popular Middle Arm Road in Goulburn under the Council’s Safe Road Program. The resulting cable-and-grid free solution gives council long-lasting, reliable and sustainable lighting for years to come. Click below for the full story and video footage of the project.
Lighting up Goulburn – the largest public solar lighting project of its kind
With 31% of people walking more than usual during COVID-19, Australian local governments are being urged to invest in SMART off-grid solar lighting. As part of a milestone project for Goulburn Mulwaree Council, Leadsun installed 160 lights along 10km of walkway and cycle paths, in what is the largest public solar lighting project of its kind in Australia.
With huge numbers of people accessing public recreational spaces, it’s a crucial time for local governments to consider the role of sustainable, affordable SMART public lighting in shaping safer, more active communities. Click below for the 6 key advantages of SMART public lighting – they may surprise you.
Eye opening – Grid versus Grid-Free installation cost comparison
As well as environmental, efficiency, safety and time benefits, SMART public lighting provides significant cost benefits. See this cost comparison to find out how using grid-free solar instead of grid-connected wired lighting for a 1km pedestrian pathway can save your project at least $50,000.
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Wodonga Council Plans Expansion of Solar Pathway Network as the Number of People Walking Increases
With more people walking and 31% of people walking more than usual during COVID-19 the Wodonga Council is doing what more councils are being urged to do – invest in solar pathway lighting.
Victoria Walks Executive Officer Ben Rossiter is heading up the campaign to call on councils across Victoria to apply for their share of Government Safety Grants available to help fund lighting projects.
“Since mid-March, Victoria Walks has seen exponential growth in the number of Victorians looking for great, safe places to walk,” Dr. Rossiter said.
Since 2018 Wodonga Council has led the way in installing solar lighting across kilometers of popular pathways including at Birallee Park, David Bishop Park, Arthur Dunstan Park, Frank Kier Park, George Looms Park, Westlands Park, James Taverny Park, and Belvoir Park.
Melbourne-based Leadsun, a world leader in solar public lighting and an associate member of Victoria Walks, has worked with Wodonga Council to install the lighting which has made pathways more accessible and helped improve safety.
Managing Director Matt Pollard said with the increase in local exercise and people out walking, community groups and residents are urging their local councils for improvements to pathways and trails.
“Many of the recreational trails where people love to walk are in areas where you can’t get traditional street lighting in or it’s too expensive to even try,” Mr Pollard said.
“In most cases, people either won’t use the path before dawn or after dark, or they’ll walk with an iPhone or torch to try to see where they’re going. One for one, solar lighting is more cost-effective than traditional electrical public lighting as there’s no need for extensive trenching, no electrical wiring, and the power stores in the battery for three days.”
Wodonga Council said the rollout of the solar lighting project enhanced the extensive pathways network that was well-used by the community.
“The solar lighting project is an initiative that aims to enhance personal safety, deter antisocial behavior and create improved levels of connectivity in the community,” a Council spokesperson said.
Housing New Zealand – Solar Shared Pathway Lighting
Project: Communal Accessway Lighting
Location: Auckland
Housing New Zealand’s challenge is to provide housing for the nation’s most vulnerable people in a way that’s safe, healthy, sustainable, and cost-effective. The Leadsun solar street light is helping to meet those needs.
This HNZ development on Auckland’s North Shore is one of many new communities using solar shared pathway lighting.
In this development, the shared accessway serves as vehicle access to multiple homes and is also used by pedestrians, including visitors to the community and small children at play. Safety and security are paramount.
As well as being off-grid, the solar street light conserves its own power by dimming down to 30% when no one is around. This still provides enough background light to maintain a sense of security. The low light on the accessways also helps to maintain a sense of community within the development, rather than isolating the homes in the darkness.
When significant movement is detected – a vehicle or a pedestrian – the unit switches to 100 percent output, giving enough light to identify hazards on the accessway and plenty of solar shared pathway lighting to deter unwanted activity. Because the unit dims quickly when people leave the area, the accessway is not lit all night with an unnecessary level of light.
By choosing a solar solution on this site HNZ didn’t need to run a cable to the light fittings and they don’t have to pay for power. The Leadsun solar street light, with its dimming and presence detection, gives the residents all-night security without over-lighting their homes and surroundings.
The crisp light makes it easy to identify people and obstacles on the access-way.
Australia’s Largest Smart Solar Public Lighting Project Completed as The Number of People Walking Increases
With more people walking and 31 percent of people walking more than usual during COVID, the Goulburn Mulwaree Council in New South Wales has done what more local governments across Australia are being urged to do – invest in SMART solar public lighting.
As part of a milestone project, Melbourne-based company, Leadsun, has installed 160 lights along 10 kilometers of walkway and cycle paths in Goulburn in what is the largest public solar lighting project of its kind in Australia.
Leadsun’s Managing Director, Matt Pollard, said Leadsun was a world leader in smart solar public lighting having designed and patented the first all-in-one LED solar light.
“This Goulburn project started 12 months ago. Initially, there was the first stage which had 120 lights over the first section of the pathway,” Mr. Pollard said.
“Since then, there’s been an extension to the pathway network and there have been another 42 lights, so in total there are 160 lights all connected throughout the pathway and I believe that’s the largest solar pathway lighting project in Australia.”
Energy Minister and Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the walkway in Goulburn was now safer and more accessible making it a well-used community asset. “I’m thrilled that the installation of solar lighting will extend the hours of use of the walkway,” Minister Taylor said.
Member of Mission Australia’s Man Walk group, Daniel Strickland who uses the path weekly said he has seen more people exercising before sunrise and at night since the lights were installed.
“When we started in July last year before the lights we would come along with our iPhones and our torches,” he said.
One for one, smart solar public lighting is more cost-effective than traditional electrical street lighting and does not require extensive trenching nor electrical wiring. Power can be stored in lithium-ion batteries for three days.
The Goulburn Mulwaree Council is now planning a further 1.5km extension to the smart solar public lighting project which was partly funded under the Federal Government Community Sports Infrastructure Program.
Mr. Pollard said sporting clubs, walking groups, and residents were increasingly lobbying local governments to apply for grants to install solar lighting to improve access and safety.
Solar LED Lighting Relief – Channel 9 News Story Campaigning for More Accessible and Safer Walking Tracks
Three times as many Victorians are searching for walking maps online and Heart Foundation figures show 31% of Australians were walking more during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Now, Victorian residents and fitness groups are being called on to lobby their local council to apply for a new State Government grant that provides funding to install solar LED lighting on popular pathways and recreational trails.
Victoria Walks Executive Officer Ben Rossiter is heading up the campaign to call for applications to the $68 million Community Sport stimulus program before they close on Friday (June 19).
“Since mid-March, Victoria Walks has seen exponential growth in the number of Victorians looking for great, safe places to walk,” Dr. Rossiter said.
“With so many more people realizing the benefits of walking, it’s really important councils invest in good walking infrastructure and that includes lighting. Twice the rate of women than men walk, and for many, personal safety can be a major concern but good lighting can help with that.”
Melbourne-based Leadsun is a world leader in solar public lighting and an associate member of Victoria Walks. Managing Director Matt Pollard said just as sporting clubs upgrade facilities, walking groups and residents are now calling for improvements to pathways and trails.
“Many of the recreational trails where people love to walk are in areas where you can’t get traditional street lighting in or it’s too expensive to even try,” Mr Pollard said.
“In most cases, people either won’t use the path before dawn or after dark, or they’ll walk with an iPhone or torch to try to see where they’re going. One for one, solar lighting is more cost-effective than traditional electrical public lighting as there’s no need for extensive trenching, no electrical wiring, and the power stores in the battery for three days.”
Dr. Rossiter said Victoria Walks had supported previous campaigns to have solar lighting installed across Victoria and urged residents to contact their local council before applications for the grant closed.
“Walking is an activity Victorians want to do. You don’t need special equipment, and you can do it with your family, with friends or by yourself and if you shine a light on a path, it’s more likely to be used,” he said.
“We want to make it more accessible and improve walking conditions, so it’s very important residents talk to their council so we can use the pathways day and night.”
