Solar Powered Street Lighting System installed at Technopark

Technopark implemented its first renewable energy project- Solar Powered Street Lighting System. The first phase of converting the entire street and road lighting of Technopark was inaugurated by Sasidhar Srinivas, Secretary for IT, Govt of Kerala.

Sixteen street light luminaires, complete with solar panels and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) powered by solar modules with charge controllers were installed at a cost of Rs 7.7 lakh. The solar lights were installed as per the specifications and standards set by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

The CFLs will emit light from the power generated by a solar module of 120 W capacity. The energy generated during daytime is stored in specially designed tubular battery for solar application. An electronic charge controller is used to control charging and duty cycle of solar streetlights. The system is provided with automatic on/off function for dusk to dawn operation.

The solar panel itself will work as a daylight sensor. When the light incident on the panel falls below a certain lux level, the CFL will be switched on.

“We are engaged in all activities that will make Technopark environmental and eco-friendly. The installation of solar lights in the campus will help in saving power to a greater extent. Another project we have initiated is to arrange bicycles for Technopark employees to commute within the campus, which would reduce the carbon emissions inside the park to a great extent and promote the techies to engage in a healthy exercise,” said Technopark CEO, Mervin Alexander.