Posted: 27th August 2015 | Back to news feed
For horse owners and riders facing the darker evenings ahead, Solar Technology International has an invaluable new lighting solution. Previewed at this year’s BETA International trade fair, where it won an Innovation Award , the SolarHub can bring light to areas where there is no mains power – whether a stable, field shelter or dimly lit yard.
Farmers can also benefit by lighting outbuildings and, as an added benefit, the unit can be used to charge phones and other devices.
The SolarHub 16 (retailing at £99.99) provides 16 sq m of mains-quality lighting, which can be doubled with the addition of an expansion pack (£39.99), while the SolarHub 64 (£199.99) covers a space of 64 sq m (or four smaller rooms), with a 32 sq m expansion pack available (£59.99).
Both are simple to fit and offer a complete lighting and power kit in one box – a high-efficiency solar panel with wall bracket, an advanced lithium battery hub and a super-bright LED strip, plus cables. The solar panel, which collects enough energy during daylight to provide up to six hours of light every day of the year at the flick of a switch, has a fantastic 20-year warranty while the battery is covered for two years. There is also a horsebox fitting kit (£29.99) enabling light and power when travelling for competition.
“We opted to use high-intensity LED strips, as they are less likely to be damaged by curious horses than pendant lights,” said Solar Technology International’s managing director, Adrian Williams. “LED, battery and solar cell technologies have reached the level where we can offer realistic, affordable solutions for solar-powered lighting and appliances all year round for people in all walks of life.”
The SolarHub is distributed by Agrihealth, tel 02838 314570 or email info@agrihealth.co.uk.
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