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19 January 202610 min read

Storm Season 2026: Is Your Australian Property Prepared?

With La Niña conditions and above-average cyclone activity forecast, power outages across Queensland, NSW and Victoria are more likely than ever. Learn how solar lighting provides resilient backup illumination when the grid fails.

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Seasonal Parks: Why Solar Lighting Makes Financial Sense

Caravan Parks

21 Jan 20268 min read

Seasonal Parks: Why Solar Lighting Makes Financial Sense

With electricity costs consuming up to 10% of operating budgets and regional parks paying 73% more than metro counterparts, solar lighting is transforming holiday park economics.

Night Wayfinding Meets Public Art: Photoluminescent Placemaking

Urban Art

21 Jan 20267 min read

Night Wayfinding Meets Public Art: Photoluminescent Placemaking

From the Van Gogh Path in the Netherlands to Australian council installations, photoluminescent paint is redefining how cities guide pedestrians while creating captivating night-time art.

LuminoKrom for Line Markers: A New Revenue Stream

Line Marking

21 Jan 20266 min read

LuminoKrom for Line Markers: A New Revenue Stream

The Australian road marking materials market is growing at 6.2% annually. Here's how line marking contractors can add photoluminescent services to capture the emerging active transport opportunity.

Councils

21 Jan 20267 min read

Bike Path Edge Marking: Why Councils Are Choosing Photoluminescent

With $100M in federal active transport funding and shared paths costing $2-3.9M per kilometre, councils are discovering photoluminescent edge marking delivers night-time visibility at a fraction of lighting infrastructure costs.

Retrofitting Retirement Village Lighting: Solar Solutions for Established Communities

Retirement Living

21 Jan 20267 min read

Retrofitting Retirement Village Lighting: Solar Solutions for Established Communities

Solar bollards extend garden enjoyment into evening hours and install without trenching disruption to established landscapes. Residents maintain independence and quality of life.

Solar Jetty & Marina Lighting: A Practical Guide

Marine

28 Dec 20256 min read

Solar Jetty & Marina Lighting: A Practical Guide

Solar lighting extends jetty and marina usability into evening hours. Easy installation without running mains power to water's edge.

Aged Care

25 Dec 20258 min read

Lighting for Aged Care: Enhancing Comfort & Independence

Solar outdoor lighting and photoluminescent markers help residents enjoy gardens longer, navigate confidently, and maintain independence. Easy installation with no disruption.

The 24/7 Yard: Improving Visibility for Night Shifts

Industrial

20 Dec 20255 min read

The 24/7 Yard: Improving Visibility for Night Shifts

Dark corners in your industrial yard aren't just wasted space—they're liability traps. Here is how to light up concrete hardstands without cutting trenches.

Retrofitting Car Parks: Avoiding the Mess of Trenching

Commercial

18 Dec 20256 min read

Retrofitting Car Parks: Avoiding the Mess of Trenching

Upgrading car park lighting usually means digging up asphalt. Learn how commercial properties are using bolt-down solar lights to retrofit in a weekend.

The 2-Day Install: Why Solar Pathway Projects Finish Faster

Councils

15 Dec 20255 min read

The 2-Day Install: Why Solar Pathway Projects Finish Faster

Civil works are the bottleneck of every public lighting project. Discover how shifting to solar bollards removes the trenching, cabling, and complexity.

Solar for Overlanding: The Ultimate 4WD Camp Lighting Setup

Camping

12 Dec 20254 min read

Solar for Overlanding: The Ultimate 4WD Camp Lighting Setup

Ditch the gas lanterns and AA batteries. See how seasoned 4WDers use self-charging solar lights for a "set and forget" camp setup.

DIY Solar Security: Professional Lighting Without the Sparky

Residential

8 Dec 20254 min read

DIY Solar Security: Professional Lighting Without the Sparky

You don't need an electrician to secure your home. Learn how to install commercial-grade solar lighting on your driveway and garden paths.

Campus Lighting: Extending Evening Use & Creating Welcoming Spaces

Education

5 Dec 20257 min read

Campus Lighting: Extending Evening Use & Creating Welcoming Spaces

Solar lighting extends campus usability into evening hours, supports after-hours study, and creates welcoming spaces. Quick installation without disruption to heritage landscapes.

Safety

5 Dec 20258 min read

Complete Power Outage Safety Guide for Australian Homes

Essential safety tips for navigating power outages, from emergency lighting to food safety and staying connected during extended blackouts.

Al Fresco Revenue: Adding Ambiance Without Cabling

Hospitality

2 Dec 20254 min read

Al Fresco Revenue: Adding Ambiance Without Cabling

Turn a dark lawn into a cocktail garden instantly. See how hospitality venues are increasing table covers with portable solar lighting.

Case Study

20 Jan 20254 min read

Case Study: Bioscapes Award-Winning Landscape Lighting

How Queensland's premier landscaping company uses Tarsior solar lights to create stunning illuminated outdoor environments without wiring.

Case Study

1 Oct 20245 min read

Case Study: Blacktown City Council LuminoKrom Installation

How Blacktown became the first Australian council to install LuminoKrom on bike paths—Australia's first Oceania deployment.

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