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November 29, 2009

Carmanah Technologies | Making Solar Reliable for Life

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Established in Victoria, BC Canada in 1996, Carmanah Technologies designs and develops solar lighting and solar power applications for international clients in areas where highly reliable, durable lighting is required. This includes civic, government and military needs. Throughout they have earned a solid reputation for providing the highest quality solar products designed to endure the toughest natural elements.

Carmanah uses LED lighting, a superior, safer light, over the alternative fluorescent counterpart being used in the market today. LED's last longer, are tougher and don't contain the toxic chemicals used in standard fluorescent lighting, such as mercury. So they take a smart light bulb and match it to high quality solar power technology to create durable and safe, self-sustaining lighting solutions.

Their award winning product line supplies solar powered lighting and power for a wide spectrum of civil and military functions. They're meeting market needs for beacon lighting in aviation, marine and defence, roadway, parking lot and street lighting, area lighting for cranes, towers and pedestrian transit stalls, and pathways or larger area lighting for school's and industrial facilities. They've also created mobile lighting solutions for RV's and mobile industrial and fleet solutions like ambulances. Their product line does include grid tied roof mounting systems and they specialize in solar power and solar lighting solutions for remote locations like telecommunications towers and weather stations.

In August of this year Carmanah divested it's LED edge-lit signage business CSI, or Carmanah Signs Inc., and moves forward to focus further on strategic lighting and technology markets.  This arm of the company was sold to Dr. Green, original founder and now retired Chairman of Carmanah Technologies.  Dr. Green no doubt is staying close to his passion, that propelled this outstanding company to become the international standard in it's field.

Some of the global destinations, cities and businesses using Carmanah's solar solutions include NASA's Stennis Space Center, the city of Los Angeles bus stops, US Coast Guard - solar marine lanterns, airport lighting in Venezula and the Bahamas, tower lights for Telecom applications in Sri Lanka and marine lighting in Singapore.   

Awards given for Carmanah's work recognize an equally outstanding environmental stewardship record for how they create their products. Approximately 90% of the materials used in their units are recyclable and manufacturing processes are lean and efficient. To read more about Carmanah Technologies visit them online.

Photo: A. Atkinson | Solar Powered Traffic Lighting, Carmanah Technologies