253 Sets High-Power Commercial Solar Street Lighting System for Desert Highway Project in Saudi Arabia
Turnkey off-grid commercial roadway lighting engineered by MCL Solar (Zhongshan Chengyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) to withstand extreme 55°C ambient desert temperatures, severe abrasive sandstorms, and heavy cyclic thermal shocks.
Volume: 253 Complete Systems (1,370 Items)
Total Net Weight: 36,298.30 KG
Shipping Volume: 202.89 m³ (Multiple 40HQ)
Manufacturer: Zhongshan Chengyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (35,000 m² Plant)
1. Operational Verification: Live Highway Night Lighting Performance
Delivering high-speed roadway lighting without grid connection requires rigorous optical distribution and high lumen efficacy. The following field documentation demonstrates the actual operating performance of the commercial solar street light system deployed across multi-lane traffic corridors:
2. Project Bill of Quantities (BOQ) & Technical System Specifications
International municipal tenders require total transparency in component sizing, metallurgy, and battery chemistry. The 253-set Saudi Arabian project was engineered according to the following audited technical schedule:
| System Component | Audited Engineering Specification | Quantity | Standards Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting Poles | 10-Meter & 11-Meter Octagonal Tapered High-Strength Steel Pole, Q235B grade steel, dual-section with reinforced base flange | 253 Units | ASTM A123 / EN ISO 1461 Hot-Dip Galvanizing ≥ 86 μm |
| Solar PV Generator | 250W High-Efficiency Monocrystalline Silicon Module, high-transmittance tempered glass, anodized aluminum frame | 254 Units (incl. spare) | DEKRA Certified IEC 61215 / IEC 61730 |
| Energy Storage Battery | 25.6V 45,500mAh (1,165 Wh) Grade-A Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Pack, heavy-duty extruded aluminum convective casing with IP67 aviation connectors | 254 Units (incl. spare) | CB 62133, UN38.3, 1.2M Drop Tested, >3,500 Cycles @ 80% DOD |
| LED Luminaire Head | High-Power Modular Street Light Luminaire featuring Bridgelux high-lumen LED emitters, Type II-M batwing optical distribution, IP66 waterproof ingress protection | 254 Units | Bridgelux LM-80 Report (IAS / NVLAP), 170–210 lm/W |
| Charge Controller | Intelligent Digital MPPT Controller with automatic dynamic temperature derating and low-voltage protection | 254 Units | >99% Tracking & Peak Conversion Efficiency |
| Mounting Brackets & Arms | Heavy-gauge welded steel solar panel mounting bracket and extended roadway lamp arm | 253 Sets | Hot-dip galvanized, rated for 150 km/h wind gusts |
3. Critical Desert Engineering Challenges & MCL Solar Solutions
Challenge 1: 55°C Extreme Ambient Temperatures
In the Saudi Arabian desert corridor, surface temperatures on metal casings routinely exceed 65°C during summer mid-day. Standard commercial ternary lithium or inferior second-life battery cells experience accelerated electrolyte dry-out, thermal runaway risks, or sudden BMS shutdowns.
MCL Solution:
- Exclusively deployed Grade-A 32700 LiFePO4 cylindrical cells with automated internal resistance and capacity sorting.
- Custom extruded aluminum convective battery housing that isolates the battery cells from direct solar radiation on the pole while maximizing airflow heat dissipation.
- MPPT controller dynamic thermal derating: algorithmically optimizes charge current during peak heat curves to extend cycle longevity to >3,500 cycles.
Challenge 2: Severe Sandstorm Abrasion & Wind Moments
High-velocity desert sandstorms carry sharp abrasive particulates that rapidly strip low-grade paint, corrode weld joints, and exert massive overturning moments on 10-meter and 11-meter lighting poles across open highway terrain.
MCL Solution:
- Octagonal Tapered Geometry: Provides 35% higher structural bending resistance than circular hollow tubes of identical steel gauge.
- Total Hot-Dip Galvanization: Immersed in molten zinc according to ASTM A123 / EN ISO 1461 standards, ensuring an internal and external protective zinc layer ≥ 86 μm that self-heals micro-scratches from sand abrasion.
- Anchor cage engineering: High-tensile J-bolts with calculated embedment depths for sandy subgrade soil conditions.
4. Evidence of Execution: Manufacturing, Loading & Packing Proof
Unlike trading intermediaries that rely on third-party stock images, MCL Solar operates its own 35,000 m² production facilities in Guzhen Town, Zhongshan. Below is verified video and photographic evidence documenting the actual container loading and dispatch for the 253-set Saudi Arabian project:
Documentary Proof: Redacted Contract & Factory Component Audit
In strict compliance with international commercial confidentiality, proprietary client identifiers and domestic pricing schedules have been redacted. The legal entity, official seal, manufacturing location, and technical parameters remain fully verifiable:
Audited Sales Contract
Verifying Zhongshan Chengyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. seal, 253 units, 25.6V 45.5Ah battery, 250W solar module specifications.
Galvanized Pole Stockyard
Finished 10M & 11M octagonal tapered poles stacked in Chengyu manufacturing facility prior to bundling.
LiFePO4 Battery Pack
Extruded aluminum battery housing with integrated hardware BMS and water-sealed IP67 aviation connectors.
Factory Battery Grading Area
Reinforced export wooden crate on pallet jack in Chengyu workshop with active cell grading area in background.
5. Sea Freight Packing List & Container Stowage Schedule
Logistics execution for municipal infrastructure demands rigorous container stowage plans to prevent damage during long ocean transit. Below is the audited breakdown from the official packing list for the 253 complete units:
| Item | Description | Dimensions (cm) | Qty (Pcs) | Unit Wt (kg) | Total Wt (kg) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Panel Bracket | 65 × 140 × 30 | 253 | 6.90 | 1,745.70 | 57.00 |
| 2 | Lighting Arm | 100 × 110 × 7 | 253 | 8.80 | 2,226.40 | 18.00 |
| 3 | 10M Octagonal Pole | 1030 × 250 × 250 | 253 | 96.00 | 24,288.00 | 100.00 |
| 4 | Modular Luminaire Head | 79 × 34 × 11.5 | 254 | 5.00 | 1,270.00 | 7.85 |
| 5 | LiFePO4 Battery Compartment | 49.5 × 23.6 × 22 | 254 | 11.80 | 2,997.20 | 6.53 |
| 6 | Solar Panels (Long Lead) | 102 × 16 × 69 | 51 Packages (254 pcs) | 31.70 | 1,616.70 | 5.75 |
| 7 | Solar Panels (Short Lead) | 102 × 16 × 69 | 51 Packages (254 pcs) | 31.30 | 1,596.30 | 5.75 |
| 8 | Machinery & Palletized Cargo | Various | 8 Packages | — | 558.00 | 2.09 |
| TOTAL SHIPMENT (Multiple 40HQ Containers) | 1,370 Pieces | — | 36,298.30 KG | 202.89 m³ | ||
Partner with MCL Solar for Your Municipal Highway Projects
Planning a commercial off-grid lighting project in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or Africa? MCL Solar provides complete engineering support, including DIALux photometric roadway simulations, pole foundation wind calculation reports, and tender-ready compliance packages.
Engineering & Manufacturing Verification at MCL Solar
All commercial solar street lighting luminaires, intelligent MPPT controllers, and Q235 hot-dip galvanized steel poles are manufactured in-house by Zhongshan Chengyu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. at our 35,000 m² production facility in Guzhen Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China.
Explore our verified municipal track record: Saudi Arabia 253 Sets 55°C Desert Highway Project, Philippines Coastal Highway Typhoon-Resistant Installation, or inspect third-party IEC/CE/ISO test reports at our Compliance Verification Center.
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