by Shane Henson — May 24, 2013—ForesightPower, a St. Paul, Minnesota-based distributor of solar-powered street lighting systems, recently announced a strategic agreement with Fonroche Energie, a French manufacturer of renewable energy products, to supply new advanced solar lighting systems worldwide. Per the agreement, ForesightPower will integrate solar lighting components with poles to supply durable outdoor lights that are efficient, low cost and do not need to be connected to a power grid.
ForesightPower systems rely exclusively on renewable energy produced by solar cells on the lighting pole, making them effective for lighting in developing markets with unreliable power infrastructure, in areas with high electric costs, and at public and educational sites, the company says.
“ForesightPower is pleased to enter this arrangement with Fonroche Energie. With advances in technology, these solar lighting systems cost less than conventional lighting. Utility power costs are eliminated, and they’re environmentally friendly,” said Bob French, CEO of ForesightPower. “This light is also a prime example of smart technology. A controller adjusts light output to conserve battery charge by reducing output when less light is needed. It just makes good sense.”
