Project Summary 105 custom streetlights installed on new stretch of road Off-grid lights eliminate high cost of traditional trenched wire for grid-tied lighting Streetlights have operated flawlessly, with no electricity costs, since 2012 On the road to better light Cars entering PingQuan, in the Hebei province of China, drive on a long stretch of highway that previously had no street lights. The city wanted to add lighting to illuminate the road and increase driver safety, keeping two goals in mind for the project: make an aesthetic statement, but stay within budget. UGE worked with the city of PingQuan to design and install a series of more than 100 hybrid off-grid street lights that are the first of their kind, and now provide a dramatic entryway to the city. The UGE streetlights also saved hundreds of thousands of dollars that would have been spent on trenching the wires to power typical lights, as well as ongoing electricity costs. These savings allowed the city to choose a high quality, long lasting, aesthetic lighting option that cost no more than a typical grid-tied install. Eye-catching systems that don’t break the bank The hybrid street lights are powered by a combination of wind and solar energy, ensuring that the lights always have enough power for illumination no matter the weather conditions or time of day. The off-grid lighting system has also become more than just a cost-effective solution for the city and is now an attraction in its own right. "We love it. We haven't had a single issue since they were installed, and people ask about the project all the time. Almost every day we have people stopping to take pictures." -PingQuan's procurement manager.

Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, has taken dramatic steps to green the stadium, including measures to produce all of their energy on-site. The solar and wind array offsets 100% of all energy use on non-game days, producing and feeding energy back into the grid. Located at opposing ends of the field, the 14 UGE-4K turbines were strategically placed. They provide "a visual representation of our commitment to sustainable efforts," said Eagles president Don Smolenski. The system was also designed so that it won't interfere with the fan experience. A custom braking system for the 14 turbines will ensure immediate stoppage if ever necessary. The result is a project that will save millions in energy costs each year.

Hilton Worldwide wanted to attract sustainability-minded customers to its resorts, both for personal lodging and green events. By installing six UGE wind turbines on its roof, the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort distinguished itself as the destination for green lodging and events. The six wind turbines, combined with future plans for solar PV, offset a significant portion of the resort’s energy usage.

Project Highlights: Visible sustainability commitment as part of their "store of the future" concept. Construction cost savings realized by avoiding the typical utility infrastructure that would extend to conventional parking lot lights. Lifetime energy cost savings through lights being powered 100% by wind/solar. UGE partnered with national grocery chain Whole Foods Market to develop a groundbreaking renewable energy powered lighting project at Whole Foods’ new location at Third and 3rd in Brooklyn, NY, which opened on December 17th, 2013. The eco-conscious market will be illuminated by 19 UGE Sanya SLS streetlights and customers will be able to charge their electric cars at one of the 2 UGE Sanya Skypump charging stations in the market’s outdoor area. For Whole Foods, this project also represented an opportunity to achieve the rare and prestigious LEED Platinum certification at attractive costs with tangible paybacks. “We’re about 60% more efficient than any other grocery store in the United States. We’re going to be saving about 2.5 million kWh a year, which is equivalent to taking about 360 cars off the road annually. In addition to our combined heat and power system...we’ve incorporated Skypumps that use wind and solar energy to power electric vehicle charging stations. These same wind and solar technologies are also used to power our light poles. When you shop at Whole Foods Third and 3rd what you’ll feel is our commitment to supporting and advancing environmental stewardship.” -Tristam Coffin, Energy & Maintenance Project Manager & Jaime Mitchell, Green Mission Specialist - Green Mission Team, Whole Foods Market

Running an important telecoms site with no access to the grid is a difficult challenge. Not only is it expensive to run and transport the diesel traditionally used at these types of installations, but reliability is an issue that must be addressed. UGE resolved this issue by assessing the site remotely, determining the adequate energy solution to use, and implementing the solution. Today, the renewable energy system is eliminating the site’s reliance on diesel fuel, lowering the customer’s operating expenses significantly. UGE Partner Wing Solar & Wood Energy oversaw the installation.