• What is a solar stud?
The solar stud is an energy-saving solution for beaconing: no energy consumption and minimal civil engineering costs. How does it works? Photovoltaic cells store solar energy during the day in an accumulator or a condenser, to restore it at night-time in the form of a self-contained illuminated lighting system using diodes (LEDs).



• What is a Diode (LED)?
A Light-Emitting Diode (LED), is a semiconductor diode that glows when voltage is applied. LEDs present many advantages over traditional light sources including:
- excellent mechanical resistance (shocks, crushing, vibrations)
- low to very low electricity consumption (only tens of milliwatts)
- very long lifespan (from 50.000 to 100.000 hours)
+ info: wikipedia/LED



• What are the applications of this technology?
The photovoltaic solar applications are numerous, and can advantageously replace traditional electric lighting, for multiple uses: urban equipment, road safety for cars, cyclists and pedestrians, decorative or safety beaconing on roads, roundabouts, cycling paths...
In order to accompany you in your specific projects, we evaluate the requirements of each site, by carrying out studies concerning: viability, energy consumption and implementation.
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• What is the lifespan of a solar stud?
The average lifespan of a solar stud is 5 years (model with accumulator/rechargeable battery); or 10 years (model with condenser). On certain models, carrying out maintenance can prolong the lifespan (changing the accumulator after 5 years or the complete electronic module after 10 years).
Our solar studs equipped with an accumulator (or rechargeable battery) come with a limited 1-year guarantee, and the studs equipped with a condenser have a 2-year guarantee.

• Have you got examples of energy saving lighting solutions?
We can take the example of the road studs that, equipped with solar captors and LEDs, regenerate the sunlight's power at night-time (main applications: beaconing of roads, roundabouts, cycle paths...). This technology is also used by Eco-Innov for decorative applications (architectural embedded lighting).
This technology is also used by Eco-Innov for decorative applications (architectural embedded lighting). Finally, we propose solar beacons with LEDs, solar street lamps, as well as solar illuminated control panels to secure the exits of schools and pedestrian crossings. In addition to the energy saving advantages, these solutions remove certain expensive operations such as cable or transformer installation.

• Who is Eco-innov?
Eco-Innov is an equipment company, specialised in energy-saving lighting and illuminated signalling, based in Grenoble, France. We are devoted to creating, promoting and distributing innovative and high-quality products that have a limited ecological impact. We work exclusively with professionals such as local government agencies, companies or architects. The company was created in 2004.
+ info: The Company

• Who uses the Eco-innov products?
We count among our realisations the self-contained blinking lights on the Bastille cable car in Grenoble, the solar beaconing of the cycle track on the banks of the Rhone river in Lyon, the lighting of a Dijon city public square, the emergency lighting of the new bioclimatic building of INEED (Sustainable Development Center), close to the Valence TGV train station, and many more?...
+ info: Ralisations

• How can I contact eco-innov?
For any further informations, requests, estimates, orders, we invite you to use our Ask online service or to visit our contact page. You can also join get in touch with us directly by phoning us on +33 438 70 00 27. We will respond as soon as possible. Reminder: Sale exclusively to the professionals and companies.

Send us your questions at info@eco-innov.com

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