Lighting for Renewable Energy Applications
Global capacity for renewable energy sources is steadily increasing.
Each year, billions of dollars are invested in renewables globally. Increasing investments in renewable energy capacity, as well as initiatives such as the Renewables Obligation in the UK, encourages generation of electricity from renewable sources all over the world.
Discover Chalmit's work in the industry and our featured products, below.
Hydropower, or hydro-electricity, refers to the conversion of energy from flowing water into electricity. Often, this is achieved in hydropower plants using turbines and generators.
Solar energy involves capturing energy from the sun using solar panels, and generating electricity with the captured energy.
On onshore and offshore wind farms, strong wind pushes windmill blades around in a circle, and powers kinetic energy into mechanical power.
Geothermal power is power generated by geo-thermal energy stored in the Earth. Wells are drilled to access steam and water to drive turbines linked to electricity generators.
Featured LED Products
LED lights are praised for their efficiency and longevity, making them a more eco-friendly alternative to conventional luminaire fittings. Read more about the benefits of LEDs on our blog post, 15 Facts About LED, and get to know four of our most popular LED solutions for the renewable energy industry below.
15 Facts About LED
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Chalmit and Hawke Offshore Wind Catalogue
- Project Beatrice case study
- Featured products
- List of current and previous projects
Chalmit in the Industry
Chalmit has seen great success in the renewable industry. Some of our specified offshore wind farm projects include Beatrice, Gemini and Galloper. We provide premium luminaire solutions that are trusted by some of the world’s leading authorities in renewable energy. Our wide array of robust linear light fittings, floodlights, exit lights and bulkhead fittings in both conventional and LED versions ensures suitable luminaire solutions for industrial and hazardous applications.
Chalmit are proud to have provided all lighting solutions for the Beatrice Windfarm Project, ensuring ideal lighting solutions for wet and windy offshore wind farm conditions. Nearly 1,000 Chalmit Protecta LEDs will be supplied for the wind farm. With control stations and cable glands being supplied by Hawke, Project Beatrice benefits from a true One Hubbel solution.
Once operational in 2019, Beatrice will be Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, consisting of 84 wind turbines and powering 450 000 homes. The project is a joint venture partnership between SSE Renewables, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and SDIC Power.
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