The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has greenlit a pilot project to test iLamp Israel’s innovative autonomous solar lighting system at one of its facilities. This marks the debut of the technology being operationally installed within the utility. The primary aim of this trial is to evaluate the system’s lighting efficiency, reliability, and its capacity to function effectively in the coastal environment where the facility is located. Insights gathered from this assessment will be pivotal in deciding if the technology can be deployed on a larger scale.
The iLamp system is designed to integrate multiple functionalities into a single lighting pole. Each unit is equipped with LED lighting, a 360-degree solar array, and battery storage, which enables it to generate and store electricity independently, without the need for a traditional grid connection. Furthermore, the system offers edge-computing capabilities, allowing for local data processing of information collected by devices installed on the pole, rather than sending it all to a central system.
Upon installation, the IEC will closely monitor the system’s performance against a set of technical and operational benchmarks defined for the project. This will provide a comprehensive evaluation of its real-world performance and determine the feasibility of further deployment. Anna Finkelstein, who is responsible for Business Development at iLamp Israel, expressed that the pilot will be a crucial opportunity to gather performance data in a challenging operational setting to assess the technology’s effectiveness.
According to Albert Taubi, Director of iLamp Israel, securing the IEC’s approval is a significant step towards introducing autonomous solar infrastructure to major operators. The immediate focus for iLamp is to ensure the successful installation and thorough evaluation of the system’s performance. It’s important to note that this pilot does not equate to a blanket approval for widespread use; any future expansion will require a separate assessment by the IEC based on the outcomes of this initial trial.
iLamp Israel Ltd. holds exclusive rights to the iLamp platform in Israel, which was originally developed by the UK-based Conflow Power Group Ltd. This partnership underscores the potential for international collaboration in advancing solar technology solutions. For more information, interested parties can reach out to Anna Finkelstein at iLamp Israel Ltd through their contact details provided on their website.
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