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Autonomous solar lighting for an isolated road in Orvinio

 

Orvinio is a charming mountain town a few miles from Viterbo in central Italy. The municipality faced a significant challenge: a remote, hard-to-reach road needed more public lighting, posing a significant safety risk for residents, especially at night. The town, faced with the high costs and technical difficulties of installing traditional lighting in such rugged terrain, sought a more suitable alternative. In collaboration with Elettrica Di Paolo Inlux Agency and Mr. Giuseppe Frezza, Sunna Design proposed a fully autonomous solar lighting solution that perfectly addressed the site’s constraints.

 

  Road and Street

    Orvinio – ITALY

  UP 1 and UP2

lampadaire solaire UP1 route orvinio

Lighting Solution for a Mountain Road with Unique Challenges in Italy

 

The municipality of Orvinio set several key criteria for this project. They needed a solution to optimize energy consumption while providing sufficient illumination to ensure road safety. Additionally, the lighting had to blend seamlessly into the mountainous landscape to preserve the area’s natural aesthetic. Finally, the installation had to be quick and efficient, as the challenging topography made heavy cabling work impossible. Sunna Design met this challenge by offering high-performance, easy-to-install, and fully autonomous solar streetlights.

Lampadaire solaire UP2 installé au bord d'une route, entouré de végétation

Challenges Transformed into Opportunity Through Solar Lighting

 

The project’s constraints highlighted the flexibility and adaptability of Sunna Design’s solar solutions. As the solar streetlights are designed to operate autonomously without connection to the electrical grid, they were quickly installed in under 15 minutes per unit. This swift setup minimized traffic disruption on the isolated road, ensuring minimal user inconvenience.

Two models from Sunna Design’s UP range were chosen to meet Orvinio’s needs. Four UP1 units were installed to provide efficient yet discreet lighting, while two UP2 units were placed in areas requiring a broader light spread. These solutions deliver uniform illumination across the road while blending harmoniously into the natural surroundings.

Lampadaire solaire UP1 discret, offrant un éclairage performant à un croisement de route près d'une habitation, avec vue sur le paysage vallonné d'Orvinio.

Sustainable Solar Lighting for the Safety of the Local Community

 

The project has had an immediate positive impact on the safety of Orvinio’s residents. Previously shrouded in darkness, the road now benefits from reliable lighting without the high costs associated with traditional wired infrastructure. Moreover, in the long run, these solar streetlights will not increase the municipality’s energy expenses since they run entirely on solar power. This will enable the town to continuously save money while reducing its carbon footprint. By choosing this innovative solution, the municipality of Orvinio has firmly committed to sustainable development while easing its long-term financial burden. This project exemplifies the benefits of solar street lighting for communities with hard-to-reach areas or complex topographies unsuitable for traditional public works.

Year
2024
Location
 
Orvinio, Rieti, Italie
Products used
UP1, UP2

Which products for this field of application?

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    The iSSL+ is a reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution, particularly suitable for pedestrian walkways, cycle paths and car parks. This innovative product offers a very simple and quick installation with unmatched performance and connected services such as Sunnap'. Do you have a similar project or any other project? Talk to our sales team!    
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    The iSSL maxi Area is a reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution, particularly suitable for area lighting, car parks and public squares. This innovative product offers a very simple and quick installation with unmatched performance and connected services such as Sunnap'.   Do you have a similar project or any other project ? Talk to our sales team!    
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    iSSL Maxi Road is the most reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution. This innovative product offers unparalleled performance and connected services with the SunnApp, and installs very quickly.   Do you have a similar project or any other project ? Talk to our sales team!    
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