Avlite Systems News
8th September 2009
V.C. Bird International Airport Installs Avlite Solar Powered Airfield Lighting Solutions
Avlite Systems partners ARC Aviation Renewables and Caribbean airfield lighting leader Capitol Electrical Technologies have recently retrofitted Antigua’s International Airport with solar airfield lighting solutions.
With an office in Antigua, Capitol Electrical Technologies has completed the longest airfield runway lighting extension in the Caribbean at 12,400” in length with supporting solar LED lighting for the taxiways, airfield obstructions, apron areas and displaced threshold; Avlite Systems’ AV70, AV60 & AV310 solar airfield products.
As leaders in the design and manufacture of energy efficient airfield lighting systems, Avlite Systems with strategic partners Aviation Renewables & Capitol Electrical Technologies has supplied & installed a state-of-the-art, custom airfield lighting system designed to the needs of V.C. Bird International Airport.
Among the many advantages of the Avlite solar airfield lighting system, V.C. Bird International Airport will benefit from a maintenance free, clean renewable lighting system that will eliminate the need for fossil fuel powered electrical infrastructure and earth removal equipment.
“Avlite products were chosen for their robust design, autonomy, NiMH batteries and competitive price.”
- David McAfee, Capital Electrical Technologies, Inc
Significant up front capital savings were achieved through the sourcing and installing of a proven, easy to install solar LED aviation lighting system which will continue to return on its investment through zero energy costs.
For further information please contact Avlite today - email info@avlite.com or phone +61 (0)3 5977 6128.