On the buses with Zeta Specialist Lighting
Commuters using the main bus service route from Douglas to Ramsey on the Isle of Man will soon benefit from a brighter journey, thanks to some help from Zeta Specialist Lighting and its solar power technology.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2017 12:19 GMT
Bus stops along the Douglas to Ramsey route will be lit up using solar power
Working in partnership with the Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure, Zeta will install its Solar Shelter Lighting Kit at 15 stops along the route, with plans to add the technology to a total of 50 sites across the island as part of a three-year deal.
The bespoke solar-powered lighting solution, which had been fitted on shelters in the bus station in Douglas and proved a success, comprises solar panels that are attached to the roof of the bus stops and harness the sun’s energy throughout the day. This solar energy then charges the in-built, long-life, maintenance-free batteries and powers the high-luminance Zeta LEDs to illuminate the shelter.
As part of the initial roll-out, the 15 stops on the main bus route will be set to turn on and off according to operational timings. This will come in handy for passengers using bus shelters in the more remote locations as these areas often do not have street lighting and there is no mains connection to the actual bus stop, meaning that the solar technology from Zeta is an effective solution.
We are delighted with Zeta's easy to install, maintenance free solution”
In addition, with bus stops across the island activating as response stops, the Department of Infrastructure was keen to minimise the risk that bus drivers would miss waiting passengers in an unlit shelter during the hours of darkness.
Ian Bates, head of operations, public transport division, Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure, says: “We are delighted with Zeta’s easy to install, maintenance free solution. We are working closely with the island’s parish councils getting them involved in initiatives to safely illuminate their areas and look forward to the wider roll out of this solar-powered system across the island.”
Once this stage of the project has been completed, Zeta will install the technology at stops along the Douglas to Castletown route, as well as the Peel to Ramsey commuter route. For the latter stages of the initiative, the Solar Shelter Lighting Kits will also include Passive Infra-Red technology (PIR) sensors.
Zeta explains that the way this system works will provide an environmentally-friendly and cost-saving solution to the Department of Infrastructure. Each of the shelters will maintain a constant low level of light until a passenger enters and activates the sensor. The light levels will then gently increase and remain fully lit until the passenger leaves the immediate area.
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