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Save Time
Many diesel light tower customers have been consumed by the amount of time it takes to keep a diesel light tower operational. Diesel engine powered towers must be started manually daily, maintained monthly, and most annoying, refueled constantly.
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No operator costs
Diesel engine powered towers must be started manually daily, maintained monthly, and most annoying, refueled constantly. Solight solar light towers don’t require daily attention. Our user-friendly control settings allow you to set the solar light tower to a dusk to dawn setting, timer setting, or manual on/off switch.
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Minimal Maintenance
Solar systems are easy to maintain with little to no annual maintenance. Rain will usually suffice for keeping the panels clean and the batteries are maintenance free.
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Designed for remote locations
Because Solight solar light towers are designed to “set it and forget it” – they are ideal for remote areas. Deliver the unit to the location and let it do the rest of the work. If the tower can access a wi-fi network, you can control the light tower’s functions from anywhere.
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Save money: Protect against rising gas prices
Gas prices are unpredictable. Being dependent on foreign oil can be risky. At least 4 times in the past 15 years, national gas prices have increased between $0.50 and $1.10/gallon in as fast as 3 months. (Data from the US EIA.) By eliminating the cost of fuel, solar light towers have the added benefit of improving a business owner’s expense management capabilities.
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A financial return with every sunrise
Solar light towers have a more expensive initial cost over diesel light towers, however, solar light towers pay for themselves in the first 1-3 years of use. It’s a great long-term investment.
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No smell. No noise.
Solar power and lighting are gaining in popularity as strict regulations for emissions standards and noise ordinances are being enforced. In situations where a silent light/energy source is needed or required, solar is the only option. Diesel is not only noisy, but it also emits toxic CO2 into the environment.
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Take advantage of tax credits and incentives
The U.S. Federal Government and many states provide tax credits for renewable-energy systems.
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Protect the Environment
Solar light towers are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. According to the International Energy Agency, the U.S. places second in the world in annual carbon dioxide emissions at 17.9%, right behind China.