In an exciting development for sustainable infrastructure, Perc Ltd has commenced a trial of Kight’s cutting-edge KV6 light at the Barry railway depot, currently housing Transport for Wales’ newest train fleet. Renowned for its expertise in Electrical Consultancy and Project Delivery Service, Perc Ltd is actively seeking greener and more cost-effective lighting solutions that negate the need for extensive new civil cabling.
The KV6 light, a hybrid wind and solar-powered lighting product from Kight, is being evaluated for its efficacy in providing reliable, off-grid lighting. This advanced system promises year-round, dusk-to-dawn illumination at the required lux levels, powered entirely by renewable energy. Additionally, an integrated remote monitoring system will offer valuable insights into the performance of the lights, particularly how coastal winds contribute to continuous battery charging.
Darren Williams, Managing Director of Perc Ltd, expressed his optimism: “Our previous attempts with off-grid lighting solutions weren’t very successful, often failing by 3am. However, Kight’s highly engineered and optimised products use the latest technology, harnessing both wind and solar power. The remote management and monitoring add exciting potential for our railway sector clients and beyond.”
Kight’s KV6 light not only meets rigorous railway lighting standards but also allows for a design scheme that creates a consistent minimum of 10 lumens of light in car park and road areas. The remote monitoring system enables control over dimming, brightening, switching on and off, battery charge monitoring, and fault alerts, offering a high degree of operational flexibility and efficiency.
Adopting this innovative lighting scheme, Perc Ltd aims to propose significant cost savings for Transport for Wales compared to traditional mains-connected systems.
As the trial progresses, both Perc Ltd and Kight anticipate that the KV6 light will demonstrate substantial benefits, paving the way for broader adoption of sustainable, off-grid lighting technologies in the railway sector and beyond.
