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In the heart of Luton, change is in the air – and it’s all about cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions.
We are pleased to announce that VolkerHighways has successfully installed our Defender solar street lighting at two prominent public locations in Luton, a pivotal stride towards enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints in the borough.
As part of VolkerHighways’ street lighting maintenance contract with Luton Council, they have installed 25 Defender solar streetlights at Kingsway Recreation Ground and 35 in the space adjacent to Wandon Park- and they’re set to make a big impact on the environment.
Solar street lighting is the embodiment of “green meets efficient.” Designed specifically for the UK market, these advanced medium-duty lights harness the sun’s power to produce zero carbon emissions and eliminate the need for wasteful electricity consumption. Plus, say goodbye to costly cabling, trenching, and grid connections –Defender solar streetlights are not only cheaper to run but require little in the way of traditional infrastructure.
The passive lanterns automatically come on at night and remain at 20% brightness until someone is within 15 metres on either side of the streetlight, where it then switches to full power. Each streetlight is evenly spaced 30 metres apart, and the units require no maintenance other than cleaning every few years
The Defender lantern can be provided with the SAM (Solar Asset Monitoring) system that can be controlled via a handy app. This feature allows the maintenance team to remotely monitor the lantern’s performance, identify potential faults, and adjust the brightness settings.
This installation isn’t just about saving energy and reducing carbon emissions; it’s also focused on creating safer and more inviting public spaces. David Easton, Operations Director for VolkerHighways, said: “Solar Street lighting provides continuous light while saving optimal energy and light pollution. It’s great to see Luton Council making use of these eco-friendly innovations. The parks are now well-lit, making the areas safer for park users and residents.”
Cllr Javed Hussain, the portfolio holder for Sustainable Development and Highways, said, “Every action we take as a council matter when it comes to reducing our town’s carbon emissions. Installing zero carbon street lighting in these areas will not only save emissions and money but also help keep our residents safe at night.”
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