The new AFL130-ISP and AFL120-R2S solar luminaires from WE-EF

With the AFL100 series, WE-EF offers a new generation of street and area lighting luminaires that are consistently focused on connectivity and sustainability. WE-EF is now expanding the programme with two solar solutions: The AFL130-ISP – “Integrated Solar Panel” has an integrated, flush-mounted solar panel and is used as a fixed or mobile lighting system. The AFL120-R2S – “Ready to Solar” is designed for a constant voltage system with 24 VDC (optionally 12 VDC) and can be operated with an external solar panel.

To support their sustainability strategy and achieve their climate targets, modern cities and municipalities are increasingly opting for solar street and area lighting luminaires. The advantages are obvious: use of solar energy as a renewable and free energy source, no CO2 emissions during the utilisation phase, extremely low operating costs, independent of the electricity grid and energy prices, simple and quick installation. For example, cycle paths and footpaths, parks, playgrounds and beach promenades, remote squares and event venues can be illuminated. As a self-sufficient and flexible lighting solution, solar luminaires are also ideal for temporary events such as festivals and outdoor concerts or sports competitions.

The new AFL130-ISP solar luminaires generate environmentally friendly light from renewable energy and also have the excellent light quality that characterises WE-EF products. Four different light distributions – [S70] asymmetric side throw, [P66] asymmetric side throw narrow beam, [A61] asymmetric forward throw and [R60] rectangular forward throw – are realised with LED modules and lens optics developed in-house. The clean, purist design of the AFL100 series is consistently continued: This means that existing lighting systems can be seamlessly supplemented with the new AFL130-ISP solar luminaires if required. With the flush-mounted integrated solar panel, the luminaire impresses with its compact dimensions of 65cm x 30cm x 7.7cm. Available in warm colour temperatures of 3000 K, 2700 K and insect-friendly PC amber with 1850 K, the solar luminaires can be operated in three modes: in basic mode with 50% dimming, in advanced mode with a dimming profile of 50%…25% and optionally in advanced motion mode using a motion detector.

With the new AFL120-R2S – “Ready to Solar” luminaires, the name says it all: they are configured for operation with external solar panels. These can be mounted on the pole or integrated into the pole. The luminaires with 24 VDC (optionally 12 VDC) DC voltage provide 24-36 W LED output and, like the AFL130-ISP, are dustproof and ideally equipped to withstand strong water jets thanks to protection class IP66.