Railton Walkway
Solar lighting solution for a newly constructed walkway enhances quality of life and safety
We are proud to have supplied the solar lighting solution for the newly constructed Railton Walkway in Swellendam, Western Cape.
Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town and Stellenbosch), situated in the Western Cape province. A new walkway between the Railton Clinic and the Railton Community Hall has recently been completed.
Off-grid lighting solution
An off-the-grid lighting solution was required for this project. BEKA Schréder’s SOLARPOLE, an integrated LED solar lighting solution, with the KAZELLE post top luminaire, has been installed along the walkway.
The South-African designed and manufactured SOLARPOLE presents a comprehensive solution for off-grid solar lighting needs in outdoor residential and public settings. It has been designed for ease of installation over an existing Ø76mm pole.
The cylindrical solar module is a revolutionary feature, utilizing vertical solar panels to achieve an aesthetically pleasing design and reduced wind resistance. The efficient vertical module incorporates six slim monocrystalline solar panels to optimize the photovoltaic process and maximize solar energy.
It has sufficient autonomy to cater for up to two continuous overcast or rainy days, to continue its reliable night operation and has been designed to operate reliably at a high light output over an 11-hour period.
A statement by the Mayor
Francois du Rand, Swellendam Municipality’s Executive Mayor, stated the following about the new walkway:
‘This project dramatically benefits all our residents, especially the school kids who can now walk to school without getting their shoes wet and dirty during the winter months.
This walkway not only makes the daily route for our children more accessible and safer but also significantly improves access for all residents visiting the expanded clinic. It’s a big step forward in our efforts to make Railton a better and more accessible place for everyone, enhancing our quality of life and safety.’ (Source: Facebook Post)
Local manufacture
We develop and manufacture sustainable LED lighting products in South Africa, designed and suitable for local conditions. We are very proud to be associated with Swellendam Municipality in providing a sustainable lighting solution for this project.
