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As of the 1st of March our Solar Lighting systems will be upgraded to our new Australian made Luminaires and Controllers, which have been custom designed for PLG solar lighting to the highest Standards.
“Why buy Australian Made? It's good for you and our economy”
Australian Designed and Manufactured By PLG
Our manufacturers make some of the best products in the world, and by buying our goods; you're not only supporting local jobs and our economy, but you are also getting the highest quality products that are cost competitive. Our products are manufactured in house or sourced from other Local Australian manufacturers.
Australian Tested, Servicing and Warranties
PLG lights and poles have been designed and manufacture to meet our high Australian standards and harsh Australian conditions. They come with warranties and should you need spare parts or service, we are just a phone call away.
Australian Materials
Not all products are created equal; unfortunately there are many products available on the market that is poor quality or use undersized systems that do not meet the Australian Standards. We manufacture our light poles in house and our Light fixtures and control gear are made for PLG in Australia. With Australian made you can be confidence in a high quality robust lighting system and know that whatever you are buying hasn't travelled around the world before it reaches your business.
Australian Quality and Standards
Many overseas countries do not have the same standards for public lighting that is expected in Australia. Our products are designed to suit your lighting requirements and complying with the Australian Standards for Public Lighting. We use the highest quality products and are able to be cost competitive as our products are manufactured in house or sourced locally. At PLG we don’t waste money on cheap components while paying expensive freight, import taxes or import duties.
Australian Employment
There is a direct correlation between consumer purchasing behaviour and employment, local economic development and prosperity. When you buy Australian-made products, you can be sure you are keeping your family members and friends employed.
Blog Posts
Photopis, Scotopic and Mesopic Lumens- S/P Ratio
Areas lit by lighting with white or bluish tint appear brighter than the same areas lit by lighting with more of an orange or reddish tint even though this is the opposite with the light Lumen measurement......... Continue Reading
How Electricity is Made: PART THREE- SOLAR POWER
Energy produced by the sun is called solar power. Solar Power is a source of renewable energy that is now a mature technology option........ Continue Reading
Colour Temperature and Coulour Rendering Index
Colour temperature and Colour Rendering Index are the standards for measuring light........ Continue Reading
How Electricity is made: PART TWO- NUCLEAR
A nuclear power plant is basically a steam power plant that is fuelled by a radioactive element, like uranium. Nuclear power is generated through a process called "fission"....... Continue Reading
Operation of Solar Street Lights
A typical solar lighting system consists of 5 major components; the Solar panel, Luminaire, Controller, Battery and Pole...... Continue Reading
Calculating Greenhouse Emissions
Calculating your greenhouse emissions for electricity is easy, simply use these calculation. ..... Continue Reading
Visible Light- What the Human Eye Sees
Wave length and colour Electromagnetic radiation comes in different wavelengths which ranges from radio waves to gamma rays. Electromagnetic radiation is made up of both particles and waves ..... Continue Reading
Lux, Lumens and Watts
You may hear the following expression used lumens, Lux and watts. These terms are used to help describe and measure the quality, quantity and power consumption of lighting........Continue Reading
Calculating Power Consumption of Lighting
This is a simple calculator to help you work out the total cost of electricity for Lighting. It can be used for your home or business to give you a basic cost of your energy consumption..... Continue Reading
How Electricity is made: PART ONE- COAL
Modern life is unimaginable without electricity. Electrical energy powers our homes, buildings and streets. For a source of energy to end up as electricity it may undergo many transformations...... Continue Reading
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