Luceplan’s Sky solar-powered LED lighting system

Eco Factor: Solar-powered LED lights for multiple uses.

Industrial designer Robert Lipinski, the designer of solar street lights we showcased on EcoFriend earlier, is currently installing solar lights manufactured by Italian manufacturer Luceplan on the pathways of a park in Mali. The lights known as “Sky” have been designed by Alfredo Häberli and rely on the energy of the sun to power it during nighttime. Designed for energy saving lamps, Sky is available in different version with LEDs and PV cells.

The PV panels resting on top of the lights charge batteries during daytime which as night falls power up the LEDs to release intense and prolonged lighting in the area. The wire-free lights can be compared to other traditional light sources in terms of intensity and shades of color. The 70-cm high version of these lights, which would be considered best for your garden, costs $400.

The Dark Side:

Apart from the usual drawbacks of solar energy, the Sky is a great way to keep your pathways illuminated all through the night.