Smart GridTM Solar Induction Street Lights
(Carbon Neutral Lighting Solution Connected to the Electric Grid)
Progress Solar Solutions, LLC Becomes Exclusive Distributor of the Solar Street Lights USATM Solar Induction In-Grid and Off-Grid Street Lights for NC, SC & VA
Raleigh, NC – November 10, 2009 – Progress Solar Solutions TM, LLC, a solar provider specializing in cost-effective, environmentally friendly solar street, parking and area lighting is now the exclusive provider locally of Solar Street Lights, USA products which offer highly-efficient, long-life induction lighting durable enough for military, government, commercial and industrial applications.
These unique solar induction light systems and the majority of its components are proudly made in the USA. There are two primary models to address different needs
1) free-standing, grid-independent solar lighting, where energy is stored in batteries on the pole, ideal for locations that do not have inexpensive or readily available access to the electric grid; 2) and Smart-Grid solar lights, ideal for urban or suburban locations with currently installed or easy access to the electric grid. Smart Grid solar lights are designed to be “carbon neutral” – they capture energy from the sun during the day, then “feeds” sufficient power back to the electric grid during the day to offset the actual amount needed to power them at night. The energy captured, sent to the grid, and later utilized is monitored by a web-based controller that can control a network of up to 170 lights simultaneously. It also monitors the environmental impact or carbon dioxide reduced by using renewable energy from the sun instead of fossil-fuel based electricity which contributes to global warming.
Dan Robertson, a partner for Progress Solar Solutions, commented, “Progress Solar Solutions is pleased to add the Solar Street Lights USA product line to our expanding offering of solar outdoor lights. These lights address some previously unmet solar lighting needs for government applications in federal, state and local municipalities. In addition, we are proud to feature a product made in the USA, backed by an extremely long warranty, and featured on the GSA price schedule which makes it easier for government entities to purchase when needed”.
Craig Brumels, the Chief Technology Officer of Solar Street Lights, USA added, “Progress Solar Solutions offers us a great partnership with a knowledgeable “full-service” company specializing in providing solar outdoor lights to clients in the NC, SC and VA area and offering a turn-key solution. They are one of a select group of companies nationally that fully understand all of the technical aspects of site lighting combined with both the knowledge of solar power and the acquisition options available to leverage currently available federal, state and utility financial incentives that are applicable for renewable energy projects.”
For more information on Progress Solar Solutions, LLC and the Solar Street Lights off-grid and Smart-Grid solar induction lights, call (919) 363-3738, x405 or visit www.ProgressSolarSolutions.com
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About Progress Solar SolutionsTM , LLC
Progress Solar Solutions, LLC a privately held NC company provides high-performance, eco-friendly, cost-effective solar solutions for commercial, government, institutional and residential community applications. The company specializes in routine use applications like solar outdoor lighting, solar thermal hot water and providing photovoltaic (PV) panels to generate energy.
About Solar Street Lights USATM
Solar Street Lights USA is a Michigan based manufacturer of quality solar powered lighting systems. Using unique technologies like Induction lighting offers many benefits for demanding applications including lower loss of light as the lamp ages and the lamp is not affected by high temperatures and offers a life of up to 100,000 hours. Solar Street Lights “smart grid” solar light uses micro inverters where grid power is available. The patent pending method replaces the energy the lamp has used in the evening for an energy/carbon neutral light that can qualify for tax credits. The company uses a patent pending method of mounting the solar modules securely at the top of the pole using a unique mount that easily adjusts for maximum solar production.
Media Contacts
Dan Robertson Austin Boes
Progress Solar Solutions Solar Street Lights USA
(919) 363-3738 619-251-8806
DRobertson@ProgressSolarSolutions.com AustinBoes89@Hotmail.com