Darkness. Ruins. Empty streets where life once thrived. After the Russian invasion, many Ukrainian communities were left without basic infrastructure, without light — a symbol of safety and normal life.
Today, the number one task is not just to restore lighting but to create new infrastructure that is modern, energy-efficient, autonomous, and durable. STOLB offers solutions that help communities not only recover but leap into the future.
New Challenges for Lighting in Post-War Conditions
Scale of Infrastructure Destruction
According to government reports, more than 1,200 settlements in Ukraine were affected by hostilities. Tens of thousands of streets were left without lighting. In addition to physical destruction, the energy system also suffered significant losses — electricity supply is unstable, especially in frontline regions.
Main Issues of Old Projects
Before the war, most street lighting in Ukraine was based on outdated sodium or mercury lamps. They consumed a lot of electricity, had a short lifespan, and required expensive maintenance. In the new reality, such solutions have become unacceptable.
What Street Lighting Should Look Like in the New Ukraine
Energy Efficiency Above All
Modern LED lighting consumes 60–70% less energy than traditional lamps. For example, replacing 100 sodium lamps of 250 W with STOLB LED fixtures of 100 W can save up to UAH 120,000 annually on electricity for a single street.
Autonomy as a Standard
STOLB autonomous lighting systems operate on solar energy, providing lighting even in communities without stable electricity supply. Built-in batteries allow systems to operate without recharging for up to 5 days, and intelligent controllers optimize charging and energy consumption.
Strength and Durability
STOLB lighting solutions withstand temperatures from -40°C to +60°C, wind gusts up to 30 m/s, and have IP66 protection. Thanks to hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating, the service life of the poles exceeds 25 years without major repairs.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance
Installing one pole with an LED fixture takes 2.5–3 hours with a minimal crew. This allows communities to quickly restore lighting even over large areas.
How STOLB Adapts Solutions to the Real Needs of Communities
Standardization and Certification
All STOLB products comply with national standards (DSTU B V.2.5-28:2006) and have international RoHS and ENEC certificates, guaranteeing safety and quality for participation in government tenders and projects.
Integrated Approaches for Various Territory Types
- City centers: aesthetic fixtures with warm light for a comfortable environment.
- Pedestrian zones: economical solutions focused on safety and minimal glare.
- Highways: powerful LED modules with narrow and directional light distribution for safe traffic.
- Industrial zones: anti-vandal solutions with reinforced housings and mounts.
Economic Viability: Cost and Payback
Lighting based on LED technologies and autonomous STOLB solutions pays off on average within 2–3 years due to significant savings on electricity and technical maintenance. For example, implementing autonomous streetlights with 50 poles saves up to UAH 300,000 annually, considering reduced costs for installation, network connection, and regular servicing. This makes investments in modern lighting not only socially important but also economically justified for communities.
Smart Technologies in Reconstruction: A New Level of Lighting Control
What Is Smart Lighting Control
Smart control systems allow remote regulation of brightness depending on the time of day, traffic intensity, or weather conditions. This additionally saves up to 30% of electricity and reduces grid load.
Advantages for Communities
- Centralized monitoring of the entire system.
- Reduced maintenance costs.
- Flexible response to emergencies and changes in urban infrastructure.
Light for Reconstruction — An Investment in Safety and Development
Lighting is more than just an engineering task. It is a matter of safety, comfort, and public trust in change. By restoring street lighting with STOLB solutions, communities invest in their own future: energy-efficient, autonomous, and resilient.
STOLB — a partner for those building a strong new Ukraine.
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