NOMAD 2

Portable Solar Power & Lighting Tower

The Green Frog Systems NOMAD 2 portable solar power and lighting tower is a re-deployable solar power and lighting tower on an engineered sand-ballast base. A 1 kW independently rotating solar array, 10 kWh LiFePO4 battery and 6.0 m hand-winch telescopic mast provide lighting and off-grid power for remote sites. Two LED floodlights come standard, with a four-light option delivering up to 91,000 lm.

No crane, no concrete, no fuel.

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Description

NOMAD 2 portable solar power and lighting tower

The NOMAD 2 combines area lighting and off grid power in one redeployable tower on a sand ballast base. A 1 kW rotating solar array and 10 kWh LiFePO4 battery run two 116 W floodlights as standard, delivering 45,666 lumens, with a four light option of up to 91,000 lumens.

The array rotates independently of the base, so the base can sit in any orientation and the panels still face north. Floodlights aim and rotate independently, and the 6.0 m hand winch mast brings them to ground level for aiming and servicing. The battery and controller sit inside the vandal resistant steel base, with cabling run internally on a retractable winder.

It is designed for general illumination to AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 Category P on mine sites, camps, laydowns and work sites, and can also power cameras, sensors and site equipment. An LED outreach option adds road style lighting for intersections and gates. Every proposal includes a free site performance report. The base and mast carry a 10 year structural warranty, and the lighting and power system a 5 year complete unit warranty.

Key Features

1 kW rotating array. Two 500 W panels that turn to face north after placement, with site specific panel plans available.

Up to 91,000 lumens. 45,666 lm as standard from two 116 W floodlights, or four independently aimed floodlights.

Compliant general lighting. AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 Category P, designed with reference to AS/NZS 1680.5 and AS/NZS 4282.

Lighting and power storage. 10 kWh LiFePO4 standard, 20 kWh optional, for cameras, Wi-Fi, sensors, servers and other site equipment.

KX1000 smart control. Full power output with automatic dimming at critical low battery; constant, timed or adaptive profiles and optional Bluetooth.

LED outreach option. Single or dual outrigger arms up to 3.0 m each side for intersections and gates.

Engineered for wind. AS/NZS 1170.2, regions A to C on sand ballast and customisable to region D, with a schedule and certification for each site.

No crane, concrete or fuel. Forklift placement and site sourced ballast, with ground level service from the hand winch mast.

Secure and tidy. Battery and controls inside the steel base, internal DC and CAT5 cabling, and optional anti vandal bolts.

Expandable. Connect a second NOMAD 2 to double the battery and solar.

Easy to redeploy. Ships upright with no disassembly, up to 16 per 40′ HQ, and stores on trickle charge.

Free site performance report. 20 years of NASA solar data for the exact location, checked against the worst month.

Technical

Model
Product Type Portable solar power and lighting tower
Lighting Compliance
General Illumination AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 Category P (mine sites, camps, laydowns, work sites)
Supporting Design Basis AS/NZS 1680.5 (outdoor workplace lighting)
AS/NZS 4282 (obtrusive light)
Solar
Solar Array 1 kW total, 2 × 500 W panels
Panel Efficiency Rating 21%
Array Mounting Rotates independently of the base; turned north after placement
Panel Configuration Site-specific panel plans available
Lighting
Standard 2 × 116 W floodlights, 45,666 lm total
Optional 4 × 116 W floodlights, up to 91,000 lm total
CCT 3000K
Aiming Fully independent floodlight aiming and rotation
LED Outreach (optional)
Outriggers Single or dual arms, up to 3.0 m each side
Luminaires High-output road-optic LED
Mast 6.0 m mast only
Application Directional road-style lighting for intersections and gates
Battery
Battery Type LiFePO4
Capacity 10 kWh standard; 20 kWh optional
Housing Inside the vandal-resistant steel base
Auxiliary Loads Cameras, Wi-Fi, sensors, servers and site equipment, configured per site
Expansion A second NOMAD 2 doubles battery and solar
Control
Controller KX1000 smart controller; automatic dimming at critical low battery
Power Profiles Constant, timed or adaptive, set per site
Interface Optional Bluetooth (profiles, dimming, status)
Cabling Fully internal DC and CAT5 on a retractable winder
Security Options Anti-vandal bolts and supports
Structure
Transport Envelope 1,150 × 1,523 mm, panels stowed
Base Height 600 mm, with fork pockets
Transport Height 2,396 mm stowed; ships upright in a 40′ HQ, no disassembly
Deployed Mast Height 6.0 m
Deployed Width Less than 2.9 m
Mast Operation Hand-winch telescopic
Transport Weight Approx. 500 kg, depending on battery
Finish Hot-dip galvanised steel throughout
Ballast & Wind
Standard Fill Sand or ore-based fill to prescribed density and marked level
Fill Method Top hatches; ballast schedule and fill sheet with each unit
Alternate Fill Concrete, for permanent installs and region D
Wind Engineering AS/NZS 1170.2; regions A–C on sand, customisable to region D; schedule and certification per site
Logistics
Handling Forklift, telehandler or loader with forks
Container Loading Up to 16 per 40′ HQ, upright, no disassembly
Storage Long-term on trickle charge
Redeployment Empty ballast, retract mast, fork out; moves on a local carrier
Servicing Install, aiming, cleaning and servicing at ground level
Operation Silent solar; no fuel or refuelling
Site Performance (1)
Site Performance Report Included with every proposal; 20 years of NASA solar data; worst month check
Report Coverage Monthly peak sun hours, longest winter night, sustainable output, cloudy weather reserve
Warranty
Warranty 10 years structural (base and mast)
Lighting and power system: 5-year complete unit warranty

(1) Autonomy and recharge are engineered for each site using worst month solar data, and vary with location and season.

FAQ

Which NOMAD do I need?

The NOMAD 1 suits pathways, gates and general area lighting, the NOMAD 2 lights large work areas and powers site equipment, and the NOMAD 4 is a street light for roadworks and intersections. Green Frog Systems provides a free site report to confirm the right model.

Can the NOMAD 2 replace a diesel lighting tower?

For many uses, yes. The four light option delivers up to 91,000 lm silently and with no fuel, verified against worst month solar data.

What wind regions is the NOMAD 2 rated for?

Regions A to C under AS/NZS 1170.2 on sand ballast, customisable to region D, with a schedule and certification for each site. The mast can be retracted ahead of extreme weather.

How does site sourced ballast meet the standard?

Each unit has a ballast schedule. The base is filled to a prescribed density and marked level, and Green Frog Systems provides the engineering basis and certification.

How is it protected on remote sites?

The batteries and controller sit inside the steel base, cabling runs internally on a winder, and anti vandal bolts are available.

How does it compare with a solar lighting trailer?

It has a smaller footprint and deploys by fork and ballast, with no trailer registration or tow vehicle. Up to 16 fit in a 40′ HQ.

Can it power equipment as well as lights?

Yes. It can run cameras, Wi-Fi, sensors and servers, with loads specified by Green Frog Systems. A second unit doubles the capacity.

Can the NOMAD 2 light an intersection?

Yes, with the LED outreach option of outrigger arms up to 3.0 m each side.

Can the NOMAD 2 meet a lighting standard?

It is designed for general illumination to AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 Category P, and photometric simulations are available.

How long will the NOMAD 2 run without sun?

It depends on the battery, output, loads and profile. The site performance report sets out the cloudy weather reserve, checked against the worst month.

What does the free site performance report include?

20 years of NASA solar data for the exact location: monthly sun hours, the longest winter night, sustainable output and reserve. If full power cannot be held through winter, it recommends a fix such as the 20 kWh battery, seasonal tilt or KX1000 scaling.

How do I buy a NOMAD 2?

Contact Green Frog Systems. The configuration and ballast are recommended for each location, with performance put in writing.

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