Specifications and Materials

The global charge towards net-zero by 2050, and a focus on a circular economy that aims to minimize waste and maximize longevity of products through sustainable practices, has shifted product design to focus on durability, a long-life cycle, and reuse, re-manufacturing, or re-cycling capabilities

Our Australian Made solar bollard lights have been installed in over 40 countries and demonstrates our commitment to consistent product quality, achieved by using only the highest quality raw materials and components available, to deliver a premium industrial grade solar lighting product that:

  • that is fit for purpose
  • has a long operational life cycle, which:
    • reduces operational costs
    • reduces environmental waste
  • is capable of reuse, re-manufacturing, and recycling
  • reduces the end user carbon footprint

Manufacturing and Compliance

A solar lighting product deemed suitable for commercial use must:

  • be manufactured using only the highest grade of components and raw materials
  • be manufactured under a strict ISO9001 QMS
  • be manufactured under the ISO 14001 environment management system which demonstrates, sustainability in the development, transparency, and accountability across all aspects of the manufacturing process.
  • ensure each assembled product:
    • has a consistent high-quality finish
    • has no component defects
    • and the luminaire has perfect optical clarity
  • have product certifications such as photometry, IK, IP, EMC tested and certified through:
    • a NATA accredited laboratory (in Australia and New Zealand) or
    • accreditation bodies that are signatories of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) Mutual Recognition Arrangements certification reports.

Not all countries have stringent accreditation practices of certifying bodies; in some countries you can buy your certification without being audited to ensure you comply with the relevant code.

Material and Component Types

The SBL2 Series has nine (9) material categories:

  1. Luminaire PC and ASA polymers in situ life cycle:
    • 10 years minimum > 15 years with polishing
    • Recyclable and remade as another product.
  2. Solar panel in situ life cycle:
    • 10 years at 100% power output > 15 years possible
    • Recyclable or repurpose.
  3. PCB with LED hips in situ life cycle:
    • >15 years possible
    • Recyclable
  4. Silicone O-ring and EPDM gaskets:
    • >15 years possible
    • Recyclable or repurpose
  5. Single cylindrical LiFePO4 cell in situ life cycle:
    • 10 years minimum >15 years
    • Recyclable or repurpose.
  6. Tinned copper wire cables in situ life cycle
    • 10 years minimum > 15 years possible
    • Recyclable at any cable recycling facility
  7. 316 SS screws and security bolts in situ life cycle:
    • >30 years possible.
    • Recyclable at any metal recycling facility
  8. Aluminium collar in situ life cycle:
    • 10 years minimum up to 15 years possible
    • Recyclable at any metal recycling facility
  9. 6106 T6 aluminium pole in situ life cycle:
    • >30 years possible.
    • Recyclable at any metal recycling facility.
Solar Bollard Lighting acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters upon which we depend.
We recognize their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.