The SP-102S Solar Taxiway Light is a highly efficient, ICAO-compliant lighting solution designed to provide permanent illumination for airport taxiways using solar energy. This omnidirectional blue LED light delivers the necessary visibility and chromatic accuracy required by international aviation standards. Engineered for both international and domestic airports, the SP-102S is suitable for all taxiway types, including those with concrete or grass surfaces. Its design emphasizes sustainability, operational autonomy, and long-term durability, offering a practical alternative to traditional wired airfield lighting systems.
One of the key strengths of the SP-102S lies in its advanced LED optics, which are specifically engineered to produce the correct blue wavelength without greenish or whitish tinting, ensuring compliance with ICAO photometric and chromaticity requirements. These optics are tailored to deliver high visibility without causing glare or visual fatigue to pilots. The light operates omnidirectionally, allowing it to be seen from all approach angles, and its LED source boasts a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours, dramatically reducing maintenance cycles and replacement costs over time.
Powered entirely by solar energy, the SP-102S is designed for rapid charging and high energy autonomy, making it particularly suitable for remote or underserved airports where access to electrical infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. The system can be optionally equipped with a Remote Radio Control interface, allowing airport personnel to control and monitor the lights from a central location, such as the airport's Air Traffic Control Tower (TWR), through an integrated ALCMS (Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System). These capabilities enable wireless control via a mesh network, significantly streamlining operations and enhancing safety, especially during night or low-visibility conditions.
Traditionally, taxiway lights were powered by 6.6 Amp airfield lighting circuits and installed through complex trenching and wiring systems. However, modern solar taxiway lighting like the SP-102S eliminates the need for groundwork, cable infrastructure, and associated installation costs. With a maintenance cost estimated to be less than 5% of the original lighting system investment, solar taxiway lighting has evolved from a temporary or backup solution into a viable, permanent, and economically sound alternative for airfields worldwide. This trend is particularly noticeable among regional and domestic airports that prioritize cost efficiency, environmental sustainability, and simplified infrastructure.
Taxiways serve as the connecting routes for aircraft between runways and terminals, aprons, or hangars. Given their essential role in airport ground operations, proper lighting is critical, especially during night-time or low-visibility conditions. At simpler airports, taxiways are typically illuminated using elevated blue edge lights, while larger and more complex airfields may feature a combination of edge lights, green centerline lights, yellow clearance bar lights, flashing runway guard lights, and red stop bar lights—all designed to guide aircraft safely and efficiently across airport surfaces. Each type of light serves a specific function and conveys vital information to pilots about their position and movement paths.
The SP-102S addresses these needs by providing a flexible, cost-effective, and ICAO-certified lighting option that supports the ongoing shift toward solar-powered airfield systems. It represents a new generation of airfield ground lighting—designed not just for resilience and performance, but also for long-term sustainability and global compatibility in the aviation industry.
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