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At the heart of Sicily, the municipality of Centuripe has ventured on an ambitious initiative to improve its public lighting on a specific section of one of its bridges. This project led under the guidance of Salvatore La Spina, Mayor of Centuripe, and thanks to the technical expertise of the municipal staff, marks a decisive turning point towards sustainable and innovative energy solutions. Accompanied by Pixel Srl, a local partner, the municipality has thus opted for Sunna Design’s innovative solar solutions, intending to provide reliable, easy-to-install, and economical lighting in anticipation of future overall renovation.
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This ambitious plan started with improving lighting on a specific bridge section in Centuripe. Indeed, faced with significant technical challenges, the municipality opted for a sustainable and efficient solution. The choice fell on Sunna Design’s innovative technologies, mainly its range of autonomous solar streetlights, iSSL, known for their lightweight, ease of installation, and energy autonomy.
Sunna Design’s iSSL streetlights represent the epitome of solar technology. Designed to be robust and intelligent, they offer an autonomous public lighting solution capable of adapting to various environmental conditions without requiring regular maintenance. The ease of installation was a key factor in their selection for the Centuripe project, allowing for rapid and efficient implementation without disrupting the urban environment.
The collaboration between the municipality of Centuripe, Sunna Design, and Pixel Srl was crucial for the project’s success. Pixel Srl played a decisive role in advising and installing the streetlights, ensuring seamless integration of the solar lighting solution into Centuripe’s urban landscape. This close collaboration enabled overcoming technical challenges and ensured smooth and efficient implementation.
The solar lighting project in Centuripe has had a significant impact on the safety and accessibility of the area, considerably improving the quality of life for residents. In addition to meeting immediate lighting needs, this initiative has marked an important step towards sustainability, contributing to the energy efficiency of the municipality and reducing its carbon footprint.
The satisfaction expressed by the municipality and residents of Centuripe attests to the project’s success. The mayor and the partners have praised the quality of Sunna Design’s products and the excellence of their service. It perfectly illustrates how technological innovation and effective collaboration can transform urban spaces and contribute to a more sustainable future.
This solar lighting project in Centuripe is a compelling example of how green technologies can be seamlessly and effectively integrated into urban planning. It underlines the importance of local collaboration and innovation for a sustainable future.
The UP1 is a reliable and robust stand-alone solar lighting solution, particularly suitable for pedestrian, bicycle path and car park lighting. This innovative product offers a very simple and fast installation with un- matched performance and connected services such as SunnAPP.
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