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.”