Commercial Off- Grid Solar Powered Lighting Solutions
Orion Solar was formed in 2004 to supply a range of solar powered LED lighting solutions for commercial applications throughout Australia. To launch the company Orion teamed up with Carmanah Technologies of Canada, pioneers in the manufacture of lighting solutions for the tough, mission-critical applications of the aviation and marine industries.
Over the years, the advances in solar panels, LED luminaires and our expanded network of suppliers worldwide, has opened the market for outdoor solar lighting of all kinds, including pathway, parking lot and street lighting.
Solar Powered Lighting Solutions
Orion is based on Queensland’s Gold Coast from where we support customers throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and other regional countries. We are corporate members of The illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Commercial Off-Grid
Solar Powered Lighting Products
Orion’s focus is very much on commercial grade, off-grid lighting systems. Wherever hard wired power is unavailable or difficult to access, we can supply a competitive solution. The markets where we have found success include the mining industry for remote work and accommodation areas, local government for public area lighting, main roads for country highways and rest areas and recreational marine areas such as wharves and jetties.
About Our Managing Director
As a Co-Founder of Orion Solar since 2004. Richard is proud to be Australia’s leading supplier of Solar LED lighting solutions to Local Councils, Maritime Safety Authorities, Ports, Marinas, Mining Companies, Electrical Wholesalers.
RICHARD HOLLIDAY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
OUR SUPPLIERS
The commercial availability of solar powered outdoor lighting has evolved completely over the last 25 years and Orion Solar has been at the forefront of the development in association with some of the world’s leading suppliers. Our five leading suppliers are market leaders in North America and Europe where the customer requirements and expectations are similar to those found in Australia.
Each one of these organisations is focussed on the supply of the very best products in their chosen field of specialty. The areas of specialty include LED obstruction lighting, airfield lighting systems, marine aids to navigation, traffic safety lighting, street and roadway lighting, plus lighting for pathways and parks. Being of European or North American origin means that their products are supported by English language documentation and training materials.
With solar-powered products on the rise internationally, many customers are dissatisfied with improperly sized and low-quality products. Thanks to experienced engineering and manufacturing, Carmanah’s product quality and specifications are among the best in the industry. What makes Carmanah one of the top companies?
- Premium, quality-tested components for a long-lasting product
- Customized systems properly configured to each location, ensuring long-term reliability
- World-class customer support and warranty
As the preferred partners of these organisations, Orion’s team has been technically trained and are highly qualified to deliver on behalf of and in cooperation with the principal companies. We offer reduced technical and commercial risk, strong local support and peace of mind.
SOLAR LED Lighting Solutions
Intelligent energy management technology that meets Australian lighting standards for any industry