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Solar shelter lighting
Transforming Luton’s bus shelters
- Client
- Luton Borough Council
- Contractor
- Volker Highways
- Product
- 3iS-M50 solar shelter lighting
- Scale
- Over 160 lights
- Funding
- Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)
The brief
Funded by the Department for Transport’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), a recent council initiative aimed to upgrade bus shelters with a durable, energy-efficient lighting solution to improve commuter safety.
What we delivered
Partnering with contractor Volker Highways, we provided over 160 customised solar-powered 3iS-M50 to fit the mechanical construction of Luton’s two-bay bus shelters. The solution provided reliable illumination without the need for grid connections, reducing installation and maintenance costs while ensuring long-term durability.
At a glance
- Over 160 3iS-M50 lights deployed
- Fitted to Luton’s two-bay bus shelters
- Reduced installation and maintenance costs
- Improving safety for commuters across Luton
Solar powered
100% off-grid solution with zero running costs.
No grid connection
Eliminates the need for expensive trenching and cabling.
Durable & vandal-resistant
Built to withstand tough urban environments and reduce vandalism damage.
Low maintenance
Minimal upkeep required for up to a decade of reliable service.
Sustainable solution
Reduces carbon emissions and supports local environmental goals.
The solar lighting system is virtually maintenance-free, with no energy costs and minimal upkeep required. This fit-and-forget solution will last many years, with battery maintenance unlikely for at least a decade.
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