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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
Educational:

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