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Solar Light vs Grid Street Light: Which Is Better for Estates?
Estate developers often ask whether to wire grid street lights or buy solar. Here is how they compare.
Installation
Grid lighting needs trenches, cable, a distribution board and a KPLC connection. Solar needs a pole and a base.
Running cost
Grid lights add to a monthly bill that someone must pay. Solar has none.
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Outages
Grid lights go dark with KPLC. Solar lights stay on.
When grid wins
Where power is already at every pole and you need very high output, grid can make sense. For most estates, solar is faster and cheaper to run. See our page for solar street lights for estates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I mix solar and grid?
Yes. Some estates use grid on the main road and solar on internal lanes.
Is solar less bright?
Choose the right size for the area.
Need help choosing?
Tell us where you want the light and we will recommend the right size, even if it means a cheaper one.
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