LOCATION:
Bridgewater Apartments & Terraces, Kangaroo Point, QLD
PROJECT SUMMARY:
An apartment block in Kangaroo Point experienced a major lighting failure after their grid-connected bollard lights stopped working due to an underground cabling issue. As a temporary fix, low-cost solar lights were mounted on top of the existing bollards while a more permanent solution was sought out.
On behalf of the property, Elliot from Pennard’s Electrical searched for a cost-effective and long-term solution that he could easily retrofit to the existing posts as an alternative to expensive trenching and cabling repairs. He found Star 8 Australia’s Commercial Solar Bollard Pillar Light with 7+ night battery autonomy and a 5-year warranty.
SOLUTION:
After discussing with the team at Star 8 and obtaining the necessary measurements, Elliot easily and neatly retrofitted the solar bollard light heads onto the existing bollard posts. This approach allowed for a seamless retrofit installation, maximising the use of existing infrastructure while delivering an efficient solar upgrade that won’t increase the property’s power bills.
RESULT:
The apartment’s gardens and walkways are now reliably illuminated every night, significantly improving visibility, safety, and the overall outdoor atmosphere for residents and guests.
This project reflects a widespread issue across townhouse complexes, resorts, apartment buildings, and retirement villages—where failing underground cabling can be both expensive and disruptive—and demonstrates how solar retrofitting provides a smarter, more sustainable alternative.
If you have a project requiring solar lighting but are unsure where to begin, our team would be happy to help. Contact us at info.au@star8.green or call 1300 717 141. No project is too big or small.
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