Off-Grid Wind Turbines   

Solent wind turbines are an environmentally friendly and cost effective alternative to grid connected amenity lighting and an innovative, cost-saving solution to light at off-grid sites. It is quite simply powered by a Solent Wind Turbine and Solar photovoltaic panels.

Locations previously considered too far from the grid but require lighting can now be considered.The wind and solar powered solution delivers free, renewable energy which is stored in a battery ready to be consumed when darkness falls. Solent wind turbines are already in use all over the UK on footpaths, playgrounds and car parks.

Solent wind turbines have been developed for the expanding use of renewable energies throughout the world. The small discreet wind turbine and solar panel quietly and efficiently generate sufficient power to run the lamp for up to 16 hours per day. The system can even be adapted for applications other than roadside illumination, such as shore based navigation systems, cctv and other novel uses.

It’s environmentally friendly!

• Our wind turbines produce their own power so there’s no on-going use of fossil-fuels
• Installation has very minimal environmental impact as only a small bored hole is normally necessary


It’s cost effective!

• When you install our wind turbine there’s no need to dig trenches for underground cables as it is totally independent of the grid
• By generating its own power from the wind and sun there will be no grid connection charges, no on-going energy or standing charges
• Installation is quick, typically less than a day per column, and easy by your own contractor or ask us for a quotation


Versatile in applications

Southwest Wind Turbines have proved the ideal lighting solution for:
• Discreet lighting in conservation areas
• Footpaths in parks
• Car parks
• Countryside roads
• Bus shelters
• Industrial buildings
• Airfields
• Remote homes
• Harbour-side lighting
• Developing countries
• Play areas 

LED Street lighting Projects

Off-Grid LED Solar Street Light  System

  • Easy installation – no underground wiring required
  • Installation and moving is easy using your own engineers
  • Proven technology and energy efficient
  • Low installation costs
  • No grid connections
  • No Maintenance
  • No Energy bills 
  • Maintenance Free Batteries
  • Solar panel lifetime up to 25 years
  • Environmentally friendly

(For Off‐Grid LED Solar Street Lights; this system only consumes solar power)

Example system:

  • LED light ST‐50W
  • Solar Panel: 180 Watt
  • Solar Charge Controller: 10amp
  • Suggested Battery: 12V 50 AH*2 unit.
  • Sunlight time for 8 hours,Back up time 23 hours, Lighting up 8 hours per day

Smart-Grid LED Solar Street Light System

(Where solar is priority and AC is backup)

Example system:

  • LED ST‐100w 
  • Battery : 12V 50AH *2 units
  • Solar Charge Controller- 10amp
  • Solar Panel - 180w

    Meter, Auto Transfer Switch and Adaptor 

    (in the event the solar module fails this system will automatically change to the AC-grid support)

    Additional Benefits:

    • Easy installation – no underground wiring required
    • Installation and moving is easy using your own engineers
    • Proven technology and energy efficient
    • Low installation costs
    • No grid connections
    • No Maintenance
    • No Energy bills 
    • Maintenance Free Batteries
    • Solar panel lifetime up to 25 years
    • Environmentally friendly