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Our passion is unleashing the potential of solar power in making better and more sustainable communities. We love talking about urban and pedestrian scale design trends, the latest technology and how communities are incorporating solar lighting to increase accessibility and usability of public spaces.
First Light Technologies places No. 405 on The Globe and Mail’s fifth-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.
Victoria, BC, First Light Technologies is pleased to announce it placed No. 405 on the 2023 Report on Business Ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. First Light Technologies...
What’s the Difference Between Solar Battery Types?
Among solar lighting manufacturers, there are several different battery technologies used, but each company claims to have the best batteries. With all of the conflicting information in brochures and spec sheets - how can you know what's really true? We’ve compiled...
Solar Kept This Development on Time and on Budget
Nestled at the foothills of a small mountain preserve in San Tan Valley, Arizona, is San Tan Heights, a new construction community in a tranquil desert setting offered by Pulte Homes. It’s focused on community amenities and innovative home designs. The community...
US Energy Crisis: How Solar Can Help
In recent years, there has been a severe upswing in the amount of energy troubles within the United States. This is caused by a combination of factors, including extreme weather conditions, aging infrastructure, deregulation, and supply chain issues all leading to the...
The Environmental Benefits of Solar
You probably already know that solar is a renewable energy that’s growing in popularity. But did you know that solar lighting can offer advantages in addition to cost savings and ease of installation? If you need another reason to love solar, we’ve compiled a list of...
How Lighting Keeps Us Safe
Lighting is essential to security and safety measures, as it prevents crimes and accidents in public and private spaces. Proper lighting design and installation can improve the visibility of people and objects in spaces and enhance the effectiveness of security...
Stop Trenching & Wiring to Save Time and Money!
We've been talking to some contractors across the country. In most cases, they're seeing significant increases in the costs associated with trenching and wiring for AC lighting. Inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain issues all factor into these higher trenching...
The Lumen Illusion: How System Efficacy Helps Us Look Beyond Lumens When Choosing a Light
PLB & SCL2 Series - Port Lavaca, TXIf you've been shopping for lighting, it's a guarantee that you've come across marketing materials stating a light's lumen performance. Although this is one of the most popular industry-standard terms for highlighting a light's...
Responsible Outdoor Lighting: Five Principles From The IES & DarkSky
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) have joined forces to address the global issue of light pollution. IDA and IES Board of Directors unanimously adopted Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting to guide...
Going Solar Solves Winter Challenges in Northern Canada
Situated along the world-famous Alaska Highway, the City of Fort St. John is home to more than 21,000 residents in Northern British Columbia, Canada. The wild and beautiful scenery of Fort St. John is paralleled by challenging winter conditions that only the North...