by Ann Withanee — October 19, 2011—Sol, Inc., has installed 38 lighting systems at the Naval Air Station (NAS) in Fallon, Nevada. Sol’s solar-powered LED Cobrahead and LED flood lights will provide both enhanced night operations at aircraft fuel stations and increased security at power sub-stations. Sol, Inc., provides solar LED outdoor lighting solutions for the U.S. military as well as for commercial and municipal clients.
Paul Wickberg, President and CEO of Sol, Inc., says that being selected to provide mission-critical lighting systems for the refueling area of Top Gun School at Fallon N.A.S. is significant. “Our uniquely configured solar lighting systems exceed the typical requirements of commercial solar lighting systems due to the unique nature of the installation. Our engineers coordinated with key contacts at the site to ensure the systems are mission-ready for the U.S. Navy’s unique needs.”
Mark Kampmann, BUC CBMU (Chief Builder with the U.S. Naval Construction Maintenance Unit) and the other U.S. Navy Seabees who worked on this installation enjoyed the process from start to finish. “The overall experience with the solar lights was efficient and kind of fun to put together,” Chief Kampmann states. “We were able to avoid connecting to existing high voltage lines, and the lightweight fiberglass utility poles made installation very easy. In addition to the lights being aesthetically pleasing, they also provide ample lighting and a sense of security for personnel being able to see their work area.”
Sol’s reputation in providing lighting solutions as an approved vendor to the U.S. military dates back to 1990. Sol, Inc., points out that its durable commercial-grade lights are immune to power outages and continue to illuminate during blackouts or security threats. Additionally, Sol’s solar military lights reduce the need for supply convoys of fuel and batteries and meet the needs of military bases that require low maintenance, easy installation or relocation lighting solutions.
Sol, Inc. offers intelligent and customizable solar lighting solutions for DOD applications, along with product lines for corporate, retail and municipal use.
