Solar Lighting for Community Mailbox Clusters
The Project
A residential community was looking for a way to add lighting around several of its community mailbox clusters. Some of the mailbox stands were not located near existing streetlights, and running new electrical wiring to each location was not practical. They reached out to SOLTECH to see if solar lighting could be a good fit for the application.
The Solution
We recommend the SOLPAD 10W, an integrated residential solar flood light that does not require trenching, electrical wiring, or a connection to the electrical grid. The community started with one SOLPAD as a test. The fixture was mounted to the mailbox stand, and the adjustable solar panel and light were positioned to get the best sunlight and lighting coverage.
The light was set to operate at 30% illumination at dusk and increase to 100% when motion was detected. It then turns off at dawn
The Results
After installing the first light, the customer received positive feedback from neighbors and was happy with how the light performed. They also found the installation and adjustment of the fixture straightforward.
The customer shared in a Google review:
“This light is perfect for our needs, and we expect it to last longer than the cheaper alternatives in our coastal environment due to the quality that is built into these lights.”
Following the first installation, the community decided to order three additional SOLPAD 10W lights for other mailbox stands that needed lighting.
About SOLPAD
SOLPAD is a compact residential solar flood light designed for outdoor applications where low maintenance and simple installation are important. It can be used for a variety of applications, including garages, parking areas, walkways, and other outdoor residential spaces.
With an integrated solar panel and light, adjustable positioning, motion sensing, and multiple lighting modes, SOLPAD can be configured to fit different outdoor lighting needs. For this community, it provided a straightforward way to add lighting to their mailbox clusters without having to bring electrical power to the site.