Need a Solar Power System for a Traffic Signal Application?
Contact us and we will help you select the correct system!
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Solar Powered Traffic Signal
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An off-grid solar power system allows you to install and operate a Traffic Signal in
locations where a traditional 120VAC wired power source may be
impractical, expensive or not available. Solar power systems can be the perfect solution for saving money powering traffic signals
in remote locations.
Solar powered traffic signals, also known as traffic lights, traffic lamps and signal lights are
signalling devices positioned at road intersections,
pedestrian crossings and other locations to control competing flows of automobile traffic.
There are significant differences from state to state in how solar powered traffic signals are mounted or
positioned so that they are visible to drivers. Depending upon the location, solar traffic signals
may be mounted on poles situated on street corners, hung from horizontal poles or wires strung
over a roadway.
Solar Powered Traffic Signs
A solar power system for a traffic sign consists of a solar module, a solar charge controller, a rechargeable solar deep-cycle
battery, power converter, regulator or inverter and a weather-proof outdoor enclosure. This system is used to
collect solar energy and the store electrical power, and then convert the stored power into the correct voltage to
operate the traffic signal.
What Size Solar Power System For A Radio Transmitter?
To select the correct size solar power system to power a Traffic Signal there are a few things that must be known.
1. What is operating voltage and power consumption in amps, or watts of the traffic signal?
2. How many hours each day will the traffic signal be required to operate.
3. What is the geographical location the solar powered traffic signal will be installed.
4. How many days of battery reserve power are desired for "no sun" days?
If you need help sizing a solar power system for your application please contact us.
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