SOLAR POWERED SIGNS
The city's new solar powered welcome signs are installed at the city's north and south entrance on highway A1A. The signs are internally lighted with power provided by a solar power unit, a self contained package provided by the Solar Electric Power Company. The power unit consists of a pole mounted assembly of photovoltaic panels, a battery assembly, and system controller in a weather proof enclosure installed adjacent to the sign. The solar system turns the sign on at dusk and off at dawn year round. The lighted sign operates in a stand-alone mode independent of utility power. It is an outstanding example of the reliability, flexibility and versatility of photovoltaics for powering lighting systems in locations away from utility lines. |
The City of Cocoa
Beach has installed photovoltaic powered signs to welcome
visitors to the city. The city, with the assistance of
Healey & Associates and the support of the Florida Energy
Office, has implemented a variety of Solar
Applications at its Recreational Complex as a
demonstration of viable
commercial solar applications that can benefit Florida's
Business Community.
The solar powered signs welcome visitors to the city and
invite them to the
Solarized Recreational Complex.