Most people know them from the harbors: the solar-powered rescue ladders that light up in the dark and provide extra safety at the water's edge.
Now the manufacturer behind them has moved from water to land - and the next step for Nordic Firefly is solar-powered lamps for cycle paths and public areas.
- Traditional lighting is expensive to install. With our solution, municipalities can get cheaper, more flexible and sustainable lighting that increases safety in everyday life, says Jørgen Kejlberg. says Jørgen Kejlberg, CEO of Nordic Firefly.
More than 500 solar-powered street lamps have already been produced, and in Ballerup Municipality the lamps have already been tested over two winters, while several municipalities are also showing interest.
Nordic Firefly's first product, the rescue ladder, was developed in collaboration with DTU, LM Projects and MG Solar in an innovation project supported by the EU's Regional Development Fund and facilitated by Energy Cluster Denmark.
- The ladders have now been hanging outside for six winters without a single complaint. This has given us strong proof that solar cell technology can deliver operational reliability, and we have built on that experience with the solar cell lamps, says Jørgen Kejlberg.
The new street lights do not require any cables or excavation work and are therefore well suited to cycle paths, bus stops and recreational areas where less lighting is sufficient.
The project is an example of how innovation collaborations can create concrete results for both the climate and society.
- It is a textbook example of how startups and researchers can create solutions together that contribute to the green transition and at the same time increase security, says Glenda Napier, CEO of Energy Cluster Denmark.
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