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How do you improve on an already well-used cycle route? This was the question posed by Parish Councils – Pontesbury, one of the largest villages in Shropshire, and the village of Minsterley, which is just over a mile further southwest.
Both Parish councils wished to encourage the use of the path. To further reduce road journeys between the villages and provide a safer route (popular with workers at the local Muller Factory) for the local residents and parents who needed to feel more confident in their children walking or cycling to and from school. Especially important during the darker winter months.
To support this aim and overcome residents’ safety concerns, Pontesbury and Minsterley Parish Councils secured funding from Shropshire Council to improve the lighting along the cycleway between the two villages.
Following a competitive process, the contract for installation was awarded to Highline Electrical. With no power cable between the two villages, Highline Electrical turned to Acrospire Lighting for an off-grid solar solution.
After a successful trial, Defender55 was selected to light the cycleway. 32 Defender55 units with an incorporated 32-watt panel and an additional panel of 32 Watts have been installed along the one-mile stretch with spacings of 30M, achieving all the requirements for the P5 standard.
The solar-powered lanterns provide minimal light levels when the pathway is out of use until the PIR sensors detect the presence of pedestrians. The scheme operates at a dimmed 2 Watts overnight, unless activated, boosting the power to 8 Watts.
Two Sprint Mini functional LED luminaires were donated to replace old SON fittings in between the scheme.
Cllr Geoff Rogers, Chair of Minsterley Parish Council, commented that he was delighted with the outcome after all the hard work undertaken by all those involved in the project.
As well as improving safety, increased use of the pathway will contribute to the carbon reduction ambitions of both councils; Cllr Duncan Fletcher, Chair of the joint working group, said, “the use of solar lighting was an integral part of achieving a sustainable, cost-effective solution, improving this essential route connecting the villages.”
For local authorities fighting climate change within their borough, or with tough net zero carbon targets to meet – off-grid solar solutions (such a lighting and illuminated signage) really should be a consideration. Sales Director, Acrospire
For local authorities fighting climate change within their borough, or with tough net zero carbon targets to meet – off-grid solar solutions (such a lighting and illuminated signage) really should be a consideration.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
Speed of response is crucial when it comes to resolving warranty issues. If we’ve made a mistake, we own it, get to the root cause, and fix it as quickly as possible. We believe in timely communication with our customers and making the resolution pro
Test and Test Again
We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets