BEKA Schréder is proud to have supplied the solar highmast lighting solution at the Sutherland Community Health Centre in the Northern Cape province, complying with regulations as defined in the Government Gazette regarding lighting within the Sutherland Central Astronomy Advantage Area (AAA).
The Sutherland Community Health Centre required an area lighting solution to enhance safety for both staff and patients visiting the clinic.
Solar lighting was selected to avoid adding strain to the existing electrical infrastructure, and it also proved to be the most cost-effective option over time compared to a grid-connected installation.
Additionally, a solar-powered lighting system aligns with sustainability goals, reducing carbon emissions and advancing green technology initiatives.
BEKA Schréder was the sole provider able to fulfil the unique requirements of the Sutherland Central AAA lighting standards. The South-African designed and manufactured SOLARFLOOD solar highmast lighting solution with Amber LED’s, raked at 0° and dimmed to 30% to comply with regulations, was supplied.
The area was established to protect the quality of the night sky for astronomical observations. This area surrounds the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), one of the largest optical telescopes in the southern hemisphere.
The Sutherland Central AAA spans an annulus with an inner radius of 3 km and an outer radius of 75 km, centred on the SALT dome. The primary goal of this designation is to minimise light pollution and other environmental factors that could interfere with astronomical research and observations.
BEKA Schréder was able to meet the above lighting requirements with the SOLARFLOOD.
More about the SOLARFLOOD
The SOLARFLOOD is a sustainable off-grid solution with a superior lumen/watt ratio. The high-performing optics allow for mounting of up to 20 m, providing high-quality light where it is needed.
BEKA Schréder is very proud to be associated with the Department of Roads and Public Works Northern Cape, the Department of Health Northern Cape and MVD Kalahari Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers Kimberley in providing a successful LED solar lighting solution for this project.
View the video of the installation here: Solar Highmast Lighting in Sutherland
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