SBL2 Series Solar Bollards Survive A Monster Typhoon

The most powerful Typhoon in two decades tore across the US territory of Guam last year. The Pacific Island was left without power as the 140mph winds stripped leaves off trees, damaging buildings and leaving a path of destruction.

After the mayhem had subsided, residents of Talo Verde in the Guam capital, Hagatna, found that the only lights still working were the SBL2 Series Solar Bollard lights.

Later, our agent confirmed that all the solar bollard lights survived and continued to work without any damage. This comes as no surprise to the Solar Bollard Lighting team, who designed the SBL2 to survive in a climate change environment where weather events are becoming more extreme.

With an IK10 impact resistance rating, the SBL2 has been lab-tested to withstand repeated blows from a 6Ib sledgehammer without damage to the luminaire. This unique built-in toughness is a testament to the quality of this Australian-made product and one of the reasons the lights stayed on in the Monster Typhoon. The SBL2 is not just a light; it is a symbol of resilience and innovation.

With the dual goal of helping reduce climate change while recognising the need to produce quality products that can survive in the harshest conditions, SBL2 models will shine on the shores of North America’s frozen lakes and in the stifling desert heat of Abu Dhabi.

For local governments in need of reliable public lighting for safety, the SBL2 Series Solar Bollard lights are a beacon of security. Weather events like Typhoon Mawar serve as a timely reminder of the importance of investing in infrastructure that is durable and not prone to failure. The SBL2 is the epitome of durability, being the first and only fully submersible Solar Bollard Light. Rigorously tested through a NATA-accredited laboratory, the SBL2 Series was certified well above the minimum IP68 requirement of 1-metre depth for 30 minutes and passed when tested at a 3-metre depth for 24 hours. There is no other light in the world as reliable as the SBL2.

This obsession with quality puts the SBL2 in a class of its own and shows why it can survive any weather event, from floods and tidal surges to cyclones, hurricanes, and Monster Typhoons.  We wish the residents of Guam all the best in their cleanup and hope they will avoid such devastating typhoons in the future.