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Solar lighting solutions require a level of due diligence to determine a good fit between customer, product, and vendor. This course provides an overview of the factors that require consideration when specifying an outdoor solar lighting system. Also discussed are the components, features, and benefits of the newest generation of off-grid, self-contained solar lighting that offers a cost-effective solution for an expanding number of applications.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the history, the market challenges, and the opportunities related to the solar lighting industry.
- Describe the components of solar lighting systems, including batteries, LEDs, optics, and types of solar lighting controllers.
- State the economic advantages and the sustainable benefits of off-grid solar lighting and how it can contribute to the achievement of LEED® credits.
- Assess the right solar lighting solution based on site considerations, illumination requirements, and economics, and compare the installation considerations, costs, and aesthetics of distributed solar lighting versus self-contained solar lighting systems with predictive adaption technology.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Sean Bourquin on behalf of First Light Technologies. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Sean Bourquin
Title: Managing Director, First Light Technologies Ltd.
Background: Sean Bourquin has over twenty years’ experience in the design of embedded systems for a wide range of high reliability applications. He has also been involved in the design, development, and product advancement of off-grid solar powered LED lighting for a decade. Sean played a key role in the development of solar LED area lighting products, and has been a Design Engineer, Sales Engineer and Product Manager for solar powered LED lighting products. Mr. Bourquin holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering Degree from the University of Victoria as well as a Diploma of Technology in Electronics Engineering from Camosun College.
