Location: Mesa County, Colorado

Application: Grand Villa Assisted Living sign illumination

Assessment: Conventional lighting would have required a 75-foot trench, conduit, power wiring and repairs to the existing sidewalk and landscaping. 

Equipment: One solar panel, one battery, two (2) LED lights and mounting hardware

Results: A very affordable, stand-alone solar powered lighting was installed in a few hours without damaging the sidewalk or landscaping. 

Location: Mesa County, Colorado

Application: Carport illumination

Assessment: Conventional lighting would have required trenching, conduit, power wiring and repairs a sidewalk and landscaping. 

Equipment: One 40-watt solar panel, battery and controller, four (4) LED floodlights 

Results: Affordable, solar-powered carport lighting was installed in an afternoon without disturbing sidewalks or landscaping.

Location: Routt County, Colorado

Application: Yampa Valley airport sign illumination

Assessment: The airport sign is approximately one mile from a power source.  The cost to  run conventional power to the site was prohibitive - the cost to install solar powered lighting was insignificant in comparison.   

Equipment: One solar panel, one battery, four (4) LED spotlights (two for each side of the sign), enclosures, and mounting hardware

Results: After-dark illumination with a very low investment, minimal maintenance, and no monthly utility bills.