17 Oct
2010

Rock Solar Light

Sunlight Community Save $ 75,000

Turtle Rock, a small sub-community in the larger development known as Palmer Ranch, may be the first community in the United States the adoption of solar technology for your street lights.

solar street lighting recently appeared in distant places and unlikely, especially Tanzania, Dubai, Afghanistan and Nigeria, but Turtle Rock is, for all we know, the first in Florida (and first place in the U.S.) to use widely.

Palmer Ranch, Sarasota's largest master-planned community, covers 10,000 hectares and consists of eight communities, including Turtle Rock is one. The number actual lighting in Turtle Rock is 175.

This year, the community of retirees and young families faced a $ 75,000 bill for lighting natural gas public. A change of some kind was inevitable. solar street lighting may have come as something of a surprise to some residents, but once the credit solar investment tax (60,000 dollars) was applied, costs are down significantly and lost the opposition.

Bob Knickerbocker, who sits Turtle Rock aboard homeowners association, which he calls a "green" in the first place that residents are saving a lot of money, which makes everyone happy in these lean times.

More important lighting, solar street is relatively free of maintenance. A post installation support Photovoltaic (PV) panel, and above that is a battery. At day's end, the energy stored in the battery of photovoltaic panel lights an LED (Light Emitting Diode light) bulb. Those in Turtle Rock are rated at 7 watts, but LED lighting is more direct, so the current lighting is about twice what lights were producing gas. Most important light bulbs, LEDs last 25,000 hours, compared to 1,200 for a standard incandescent bulb of 100 watts. At 10 hours per night, this is 7 years between bulb changes.

The final cost? About $ 120,000, but the new lights also emit zero carbon emissions which means Turtle Rock is reducing its emissions footprint of about 420 tons. This is equivalent to taking about 70 cars off the road.

The system was installed by the solar industry pioneer Tom Harriman, who is licensed by solar in 1982. Harriman, former president of the Florida Association of Solar Energy Industry an innovator in the formation of alternative energies, has been recognized by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) as a leader in the solar industry. EDF is a nonprofit with US-based advocacy group environment.

Throughout his life working as an installer of solar systems, Harriman says, he has reduced emissions of CO2 by almost 2 million tonnes.

Solar LED Rock Light
Solar LED Rock Light
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These realistic looking solar powered LED rock lights are perfect for gardens, walkways, flowerbeds or wherever a nice accent light is needed. Solar panel charges up the rechargeable batteries during the day and the light automatically comes on at night.

Features

  • No wiring or assembly needed, ready to go!
  • The 3 super bright LED's will last for years.
  • Dimensions: 6" X 5" X 4"
Homebrite Polyresin Garden Landscape Solar Rock Spot Light 30847, Small, Set of 4, Gray
Homebrite Polyresin Garden Landscape Solar Rock Spot Light 30847, Small, Set of 4, Gray
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Equipped with four Brilliant Natural White LEDs, this Solar Power Rock light diffuses a focused light beam onto any targeted garden plant or bush. It brightens up your garden and adds warmth and beauty to your home at night. In the day this authentically crafted rock adorns the garden nicely.

Features

  • Powered by one AA size rechargeable Ni cad battery (included)
  • Each Rock is equipped with four White LED
  • Embedded Crystalline Solar Cell incorporated with advanced circuitry
  • New Quad-cone Diffuser
  • Material: Plastic Resin / Gray Color
Homebrite Polyresin Garden Landscape Solar Rock Spot Light 30838, Large, Gray
Homebrite Polyresin Garden Landscape Solar Rock Spot Light 30838, Large, Gray
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This Solar Powered Jumbo Rock Light is introduced where intense light is needed. Equipped with four Incandescent Color LEDs on a specially engineered quad-reflector, the rock light bursts out an intense light beam onto any targeted garden plant or bush. It brightens up your garden and adds warmth and beauty to your home. In the day this authentically crafted rock adorns the garden nicely. Built with heavy duty and durable poly-resin. Auto Dusk-To-Dawn mode and rechargeable two AA rechargeable batteries included.

Features

  • Powered by two AA size rechargeable Ni cad battery (included)
  • Each Rock is equipped with four Super Bright natural warm light LED
  • Embedded Crystalline Solar Cell incorporated with advanced circuitry
  • New Quad-cone Reflector
  • Material: Plastic Resin / Gray Color
Moonrays 91211 Solar Powered Rock Spotlight with Key Hider Garden Accent
Moonrays 91211 Solar Powered Rock Spotlight with Key Hider Garden Accent
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ROCK SPOTLIGHT W/HIDDEN KEY COMPARTMENT - Rock spotlight features hidden key compartment- ~ in bottom ~ Durable realistic-looking polyresin rock ~ Light has plastic lens ~ 3 white LEDs ~ Rechargeable AA NiCd battery (included) ~ 5.5" above ground height to light ~ 1 piece per pack

Features

  • Durable realistic-looking polyresin rock
  • Rechargeable AA NiCd battery (Included)
  • Secret key compartment
  • Uses 3 white LED lights
  • Beautiful garden accent
Moonrays 93100 2-Sided Address Light Solar Powered Glowing Stake Mount or Wall Mount
Moonrays 93100 2-Sided Address Light Solar Powered Glowing Stake Mount or Wall Mount
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ODYSSEY GLIDE FLIGHTCASE 10in MIXER AND 2 CD PLYR

Features

  • Durable plastic construction
  • Rechargeable AA NiCd battery (Included)
  • Can be read from both sides
  • Uses white LED lights
  • Solar powered lights come on at night
Pine Top 502-0004 Small Solar Rock Night Light with White LED and Chrome Reflector
Pine Top 502-0004 Small Solar Rock Night Light with White LED and Chrome Reflector
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Small Solar Rock with White LED and Chrome Reflector

Features

  • No wiring easy to install
  • One white LED
  • Dusk to dawn sensor turns light on and off
  • Includes 1 AA rechargeable battery
Paradise GL23078 Polyresin Solar Rock Flood Light with Three White LED's, Rock Grey
Paradise GL23078 Polyresin Solar Rock Flood Light with Three White LED's, Rock Grey
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Features

  • Attached solar panels
  • 3 bright white LED's
  • Polyresin construction
  • Rock Grey finish
  • No wiring needed
Moonrays 91362 Solar Power Highlighted Hummingbird Welcome Sign Garden Accent
Moonrays 91362 Solar Power Highlighted Hummingbird Welcome Sign Garden Accent
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Hummingbird motif. Welcome across the bottom. White LED light. Rechargeable NiCd battery (included).

Features

  • Made from durable polyresin
  • Rechargeable AA NiCd battery (Included)
  • Bird lights up at night to welcome visitors to your home
  • Uses white LED lights
  • Beautiful garden accent
Tricod House Address Number Solar Rock
Tricod House Address Number Solar Rock
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The garden House Address Number Solar Rock (Small) has the following features: Solar powered; No Wiring; Powered by the sun; Fast and easy to install; Energy saving; Recharged by solar panels under sunlight; Light turns on automatically when dark; Super bright LED for brighter light output; Rechargeable Ni-Cd AA battery (included); Safe water resistant; CE certified; LED bulb never burns out; Up to 10 hours of light when dark; Corrosion resistant; LEDs can last up to 100,000 hours; Batteries are rechargeable and should last for approximately 2 years before replacing; Ideal for areas where conventional electrial supply is not available; Product size 12-inch by 8-inch by 4-inch

Features

  • Solar powered
  • No Wiring
  • Fast and easy to install
  • Energy saving
  • Recharged by solar panels under sunlight
Smart Solar Solar Rock Light - dual amber LED
Smart Solar Solar Rock Light - dual amber LED
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Solar powered Rock Light with dual amber LED lights in center made from resin and acrylic includes on-off switch

Light those dark pathways or entryways with the Solar Rock Light for safer walking. Convincingly designed to look like a granite stone, the 6-1/2-inch diameter Solar Rock Light security light sets up with no messy wires or outlets; just set the "rock" on the ground and let the sun do the rest! Designed to charge by day and light by night, the Rock Light is virtually unbreakable (fiberglass and resin composite). Dual LED technology keeps the stone cool while lit. An integrated solar panel charges the built-in battery during the day, and a photo cell automatically turns the stone on at dusk. The amber LED bulb has a 100,000-hour lifespan and never needs replacing. The stone lights the way for 20 hours on a single charge. A handy on/off switch leaves the power in your hands. --Brian Olson

Features

  • Stone-shape security light with solar-powered, dual amber LED lights
  • Solar panel charges the built-in battery during the day light by night
  • Automatically turns on at dusk for up to 20 hours of lighting
  • Constructed of a virtually unbreakable fiberglass and resin composite
  • 6-1/2-inch diameter
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