Solar Lighting
This document is about solar lighting and the applications of it.
PROJECT: OFF-GRID PV LIGHTING PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION: Currently, one of the most economical and practical uses for PV in combination with batteries is to provide security lighting, especially in off-grid locations. Here are some of the off-grid PV projects supported:
HELCO has installed off-grid PV lighting systems at Volcanoes National Park, the Honaunau Boat Ramp, and at the Pu'ala'a Park facilities near Puna.
HECO installed off-grid PV security lighting at its Makakilo substation on the island of Oahu.
The Sun Power for Schools program at HELCO has installed off-grid PV area lighting at Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School.
The Sun Power for Schools program at MECO has installed off-grid PV area lighting at Lahainaluna High School, Maui Waena Middle School, and Lokelani Middle School.
| Who: | The Hawaiian Electric Company published this information on their website. |
| What: | HECO is a privately owned company. |
| Where: | The Hawaiian Electric Company is the main provider of electricity to Hawaii. |
| When: | October 3, 2006 |
| Why: | The Hawaiian Electric Company has installed off-grid (solar powered) lights and lamps in various places across Hawaii. |
| You: | Sarah Nanbu '08 |
| Geography: | Hawaii |
| Type: | Data |
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