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ePole Hybrid Off-Grid LED Streetlight
Save thousands on your electric bill with streetlights that generate their own power.
The EfstonScience ePole is a completely self-contained, off-grid streetlight that requires no wiring or trenching. This environmentally responsible solution uses solar and wind power to generate electricity; integrated batteries for storage; and bright, energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to replace traditional sodium vapour bulbs. Compared to traditional streetlights, each zero-emission ePole will save thousands of dollars in installation, electricity and maintenance costs and offset more than 12 tonnes of CO2 over its 30-year lifetime.
ePole:Hybrid Wind+Solar Off-Grid LED Streetlight
The self-powered ePole costs nothing to operate, saving hundreds of dollars in electricity costs every year.
Installation is simple: The self-contained, direct-burial spun-concrete pole requires no trenching, base or wiring.
The ultra-efficient LED bulb produces as much light as sodium vapour bulbs with 1/10 the power consumption.
LED bulbs last for 70,000+ hours– that’s every night for 24 years!
Sealed solar batteries in the base store enough power to provide light for 2 to 3 days with no wind or sun.
Programmable sensors allow you to schedule when lights turn on and off.
ePole: The ePole Hybrid Wind+Solar Off-Grid LED Streetlight is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional street lighting systems. The ePole uses both wind and solar power to generate electricity for ultra-efficient, high-output LED lighting.
Wind power: The spun-concrete pole is equipped with a GUS Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) and a positionable solar array. The GUS turbine silently harnesses wind from any direction, regardless of changes in direction and gusting. Its attractive, slim profile captures 50% more power than comparable propeller designs.
Solar power: The solar panels are fastened to an articulating arm that can be positioned to take advantage of as much sunlight as possible. All of the power generated is stored in sealed batteries located at the base of the pole—enough to power the streetlight for 2 to 3 days without recharging.
Light-emitting diode (LED): Light is provided by a high-efficiency 57 Watt LED bulb array that is as bright and intense as traditional sodium vapour bulbs. Yet the LED bulb array uses only 1/10 the power and is rated to last over 70,000 hours. Light-sensitive switches automatically turn the LED bulb array on and off. Or you can schedule when the light turns on and off with optional programmable controllers.
Charge Controllers: These controllers regulate the power flow to and from the batteries, guarding against over- and under-charging and maximizing battery performance and lifespan.
Installation and maintenance: You can install the ePole quickly and easily, because its self-contained design requires no trenching, wiring or external services. The ePole is virtually maintenance-free and requires no greasing of the turbine or changing of bulbs. Simply replace the batteries every 5 to 7 years (under normal operating conditions).
Safe, mercury-free and incredibly efficient, the King Luminaire K902 LED bulb is an innovation in the lighting industry. This LED light source is reliable and bright enough to replace conventional sodium-vapour bulbs while using only a fraction of the power. The slim, weatherproof housing is the perfect complement to the ePole’s modern aesthetics.
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EfstonScience installs 25 ePole Hybrid LED Streetlights in Downers Grove, Il
The ePole Hybrid wind and solar-powered LED streetlights installed at the Prentiss Creek subdivision are the first of their kind in the state of Illinois.
EfstonScience stands behind (and under) its products
We were so impressed with this innovative, Canadian-made product, that we installed an ePole Hybrid Wind+Solar LED Streetlight at the EfstonScience SuperStore, 3350 Dufferin Street, Toronto. Our new ePole produces up to 1000 W, enough to power our signage and exterior lights, with power to spare.
Visit our location to see the system in action at the EfstonScience Renewable Energy Resource Centre.
Before ordering, we would like to discuss your plans and objectives, so that we can construct your ePole to fit your specifications and requirements. We deliver and install wherever you need.
For questions and to discuss your specific requirements, call 888-777-5255 or email gus@eScience.ca.
