Solar Powered Lights for signs?

[mikefine]

Is the technology there yet?

I am estimating a 3' x 5' post and panel sign for a condominium entrance. The client wants to consider solar lights as an option. (The sign sits back too far
to use reflective vinyl.)

I have tried some solar light brands from Home Depot, but they don't seem to be vibrant enough to effectively illuminate a sign.

Can anyone recommend an affordable source or option? Thank you....Michael

 

[FishnSigns]

Haven't found one yet. We have tried 2 different (non home depot options). Both versions were way too dim and the clients were unhappy. Ended up going with 110 power instead. If you find a good solution, I'm interested.

 

[signage]

Solar power lighting has not gotten this far yet. The Solar panels do not put out enough to keep the sources charged.

 

[radiohead223]

you can build your own led light system with solar panels to charge a battery back. but the problem is always going to be the batteries will not last to long with the constant charging and discharging

 

[nwsigns]

You can do it but its not cheap - you need to go with a commercial solar system. We did this job several years ago where it would have been really expensive to bring power in. This is in Washington where solar is not a good idea but with the right battery it works.

Wish I had the info from where I got it but I sold that business so dont have the files any more - search for solar sign lighting and you should get some good options, just remember you get what you pay for with solar.

 

[Hytek Tools]

This is a real bummer, we were planning on trying solar on an up and coming project! Given this information we might have to rethink it...

 

[Locals Find!]

I met with an electrician the other day doing lighting using a combination of solar panels and led bulbs. You may want to contact a good local electrician and see what options are available in your market.

 

[ProWraps]

i gotts a get me some o them led bulbs!

 

[ThinkRight]

Try this
http://www.outdoor-solar-lights.com/solar-traffic-signs.html
http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html

 

[Hytek Tools]

Try this
http://www.outdoor-solar-lights.com/solar-traffic-signs.html
http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html

Did you mean this one Think Right? http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html

Does anyone else have an opinion on this setup? We are needing a really good system for a city welcome sign. Thanks for any help.

 

[ThinkRight]

Did you mean this one Think Right? http://www.clean-energies.org/Solar-Flood-Light-108-LEDs_p_14.html

Does anyone else have an opinion on this setup? We are needing a really good system for a city welcome sign. Thanks for any help.

Here is another
http://www.thesolarsignlight.com/

 

[Hero Signs]

The middle east is full of solar powered street lights. Seen it myself, not sure what they are using, not the focus of my visit, but they do work well.

 

[OldPaint]

i live in pensacola, and we have LAMAR BILLBOARDS..........i see some with solar panels and some with wind generators....i would give them a call. these are the full sized billboards...24 x 40 or close....and they are bright at nite....
http://cleantechnica.com/2010/04/30...nergy-will-form-1-mw-distributed-power-plant/