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Solar-powered light tower scores four zeros

he new cutting-edge, ultra-efficient HiLight S2+ LED light productive work environment after sunset or in gloomy conditions.
tower from Atlas Copco, uses solar radiation as an energy This is thanks to Atlas Copco’s innovative LED technology.
Tsource to deliver optimum performance and 2000 m The lenses in Atlas Copco’s LED complete light tower range
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light coverage. feature a very special optic designed specifically for construction
“The fact that the HiLight S2+ is powered by a renewable and mining applications. Owing to this innovative, fully
energy source, the sun, not only means zero noise, zero fuel directional LED lens design, Atlas Copco engineers have
consumption and zero emissions, but also zero use of the planet’s maximised the light coverage while reducing ‘lighting waste’.
finite resources while operating,” notes David Stanford, Atlas Copco “The LED’s boast a lifespan of 50 000 hours which delivers
Power Technique’s Business Line Manager, Portable Products. further savings in terms of reduced replacement costs and
He adds that this HiLight light tower enables users to sustainably maintenance requirements, with subsequent maximised uptime
comply with noise and carbon emission regulations. and productivity as a result,” adds Stanford.
Owing to the light tower’s ergonomic and user-friendly The HiLight S2+ also features Atlas Copco’s globally renowned
design, the unit can be quickly and easily set up for operation. The robust build quality and compact size, making it easy to transport
extendable solar panels are simply pulled out from the pop-up the unit between sites as well as moving it around the job site. In
canopy and adjusted to best align with the sun’s position. The S2+ addition, the low maintenance light tower seamlessly performs at
unit’s batteries can also be recharged using solar energy which temperatures ranging from -5°C to +50°C and can operate reliably
takes approximately eight hours. Using an external power source, at high altitude without derating, making it particularly suitable for
batteries can be recharged in only three hours. “Our highly flexible remote work sites. Stanford sums up: “The dynamic S2+ ticks the
solar light tower provides autonomous operation of up to eleven efficiency, high performance, visibility, flexibility and safety boxes.
hours at 100% operation,” confirms Stanford, “And in the event We therefore highly recommend this LED light tower for end users
that energy demand exceeds solar yield, operators have the choice and rental companies operating in the construction, mining and
of charging the light tower with any external power grid.” oil & gas space. It is also particularly suited to noise-sensitive
An external control panel and dimming function further applications including events and construction work in urban
increase autonomy efficiency. The purpose of a light tower is, of areas,” he concludes.
course, to provide light to enable workers to continue working
after sunset. So, in addition to addressing the efficiency and Contact David Stanford, Atlas Copco Power Technique,
environmental narratives, the high performance S2+, most Phone 011 821-9800, david.stanford@atlascopco.com,
importantly, provides excellent visibility, ensuring a bright, safe and www.atlascopco.com/en-za

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