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Temporary & Relocatable Solar Lighting

Engineered solar lighting for construction, roadworks, mining and emergency response. Portable solar light towers, mobile flood lighting and temporary street lighting that run without fuel, cabling or a grid connection, and move with the project.

  • No Diesel, Trenching or Grid Connection
  • Relocatable as Project Stages Progress
  • Lighting Designed to AS/NZS 1158
  • Site-Specific Solar and Battery Design
  • Purpose-Built for Temporary Infrastructure

Off-Grid Lighting for Temporary Infrastructure

Lighting critical areas during construction, roadworks, emergencies or temporary deployments shouldn’t require fuel, noise or complex logistics.

Green Frog Systems’ temporary solar lighting is engineered, relocatable lighting infrastructure for civil contractors, road authorities and councils, mining and industrial sites, events and emergency response. Each system is built to the same standard as our permanent installations and runs without fuel, cabling or a grid connection. Replacing diesel generators is one benefit; the bigger one is reliable, compliant lighting that moves with the project. Engineered in Australia since 2011.

Temporary Solar Lighting Solutions

Our temporary range covers three different requirements: general site lighting, large area flood lighting and compliant roadway lighting.

NOMAD 1

Portable Solar Light Towers

For site access, paths, camps and work areas, the NOMAD 1 is a portable solar light tower with a 6 m mast and a DEFENDER head on a sand ballast base. It needs no crane, no concrete and no fuel, so it can be set up quickly and moved as the work moves.

NOMAD 2 · ST-900

Mobile Solar Flood Lighting

For laydowns, car parks, storage yards and perimeter security, the NOMAD 2 solar lighting tower delivers up to 91,000 lm of flood lighting. The ST-900, mounted on a trailer with 4 x 116 W LED lights, suits remote sites, events and emergency response. Both provide construction site lighting without generators or fuel.

NOMAD 4 · SKYBASE-1000

Temporary Roadway Lighting

Roadway lighting is a different engineering requirement. The NOMAD 4 and SKYBASE-1000 are designed for Category V roadway lighting to AS/NZS 1158, providing temporary street lighting for roadworks, traffic diversions and dangerous intersections. Both temporary solar street lights reach a mounting height of around 11.5 m, matching a permanent street light.

Explore Our Temporary Lighting Range

Five systems, each matched to a different site requirement. Compare where each fits best, or switch to key specs.

Portable solar light tower

NOMAD 1

  • Site access
  • Pathways
  • Camps
  • Work areas
  • Car parks
  • Events

Solar flood lighting & power tower

NOMAD 2

  • Laydowns
  • Storage yards
  • Perimeter security
  • Car parks
  • Events
  • Off-grid power

Solar flood light trailer

ST-900

  • Remote sites
  • Events
  • Emergency response

Temporary solar road lighting

NOMAD 4

  • Roadworks
  • Traffic diversions
  • Dangerous intersections
  • Mining haul roads

Relocatable solar street light

SKYBASE-1000

  • Roadworks
  • Traffic diversions
  • Intersections
  • Major infrastructure

Portable solar light tower

NOMAD 1

  • 6.0 m telescopic mast, hand winch
  • Approx. 1 t ballasted weight
  • DEFENDER 55 or 70, up to 14,000 lm
  • Category P3–P5 (pedestrian / general area)
  • 307 Wh or 1,152 Wh battery, depending on head
  • Placed by forklift, no crane needed

Solar flood lighting & power tower

NOMAD 2

  • 6.0 m telescopic mast, hand winch
  • Approx. 2 t ballasted weight
  • 2 floodlights (4 optional), up to 91,000 lm
  • Category P (general area)
  • 10 kWh battery (20 kWh option), 1 kW rotating solar array
  • Placed by forklift, no crane needed

Solar flood light trailer

ST-900

  • Mounted on a trailer and towed into position
  • 4 x 116 W LED lights
  • Flexible battery storage options
  • Configured for site and operating profile

Temporary solar road lighting

NOMAD 4

  • 11.5 m luminaire height, fixed pole
  • Single or twin road optic luminaires
  • Category V1–V5 (vehicular road lighting)
  • 1 kW solar, 10 kWh battery (+10 kWh option)
  • Base placed by forklift, pole lifted by crane
  • Satellite monitoring in development

Relocatable solar street light

SKYBASE-1000

  • Approx. 11.5 m height (10.5 m pole on a 1.1 m base)
  • Up to 300 W LED output
  • Category V (vehicular road lighting)
  • 10.2 kWh battery storage, 10+ nights autonomy
  • Base placed by forklift, pole lifted by crane

Comparing NOMAD models? See the full NOMAD range.

An Alternative to Diesel-Powered Lighting

Solar and diesel lighting towers suit different situations. Here’s how they compare on a typical temporary site.

Feature Solar lighting tower Diesel lighting tower
Runs without fuel ✓ ✕
No refuelling runs to site ✓ ✕
No engine servicing ✓ ✕
Quiet operation ✓ ✕
Zero exhaust emissions ✓ ✕
No grid connection needed ✓ ✓
Very high output over long periods Site dependent ✓
Lower running costs ✓ ✕
Lower upfront cost Site dependent ✓

Whether solar is the right fit depends on the lighting requirement, operating hours, available solar resource and how long the deployment runs. Our team will assess each site and recommend the right solution, including where diesel still makes sense.

Designed for your site

Engineered for Site Requirements

Our systems are typically designed for five or more nights of autonomy, with solar generation and battery storage sized to the site’s geographic location, lighting requirements and operating profile.

Every deployment starts with the site: the lighting requirement, the conditions and how long the lighting is needed. We model each system on NASA satellite weather data for the site’s worst case conditions, then match it to the right model. Wind and cyclone engineering documentation to AS/NZS 1170.2 can be supplied for sign-off.

  • NASA satellite solar data
  • Worst case modelling
  • AS/NZS 1170.2
  • AS/NZS 1158
  • Engineering sign-off documents

How each system moves

  • NOMAD 1 and NOMAD 2: fully relocatable by forklift. No crane, no concrete.
  • NOMAD 4 and SKYBASE-1000: the base is moved by forklift, and the fixed pole is lifted into position by crane.
  • ST-900: mounted on a trailer and towed between sites.

Warranty

10-year structural warranty on the NOMAD range. 5-year complete system warranty on other products.

Applications Across Civil Infrastructure and Industry

From roadworks to remote camps, temporary solar lighting covers the jobs where there’s no grid, no fuel run and no time for civil works.

road construction and traffic

Road Construction & Traffic

Temporary street lighting for roadworks, traffic diversions and staged construction, relocated as the works progress.

  • Work zones
  • Detours
  • Staged carriageways
  • Intersections

Best fit NOMAD 4 · SKYBASE-1000

mining and resources

Mining & Resources

Off-grid lighting for haul roads, camps and laydown areas on remote sites, without diesel generators. More on mining and industrial lighting.

  • Haul road intersections
  • Mine site entries
  • Camps & villages
  • Laydown yards

Best fit NOMAD 2 · NOMAD 4

site entries and storage yards

Site Entrances & Storage Yards

Lighting and power for site entries, compounds and storage yards with no permanent electrical supply. See our security and safety lighting.

  • Site entry points
  • Gatehouses
  • Storage yards
  • Perimeter security

Best fit NOMAD 2 · ST-900

civil and infrastructure

Major Infrastructure

Relocatable lighting for bridges, ports and rail corridors during temporary works. See how we lit the Flinders Port terminal upgrade.

  • Bridges
  • Ports
  • Rail corridors
  • Temporary works

Best fit SKYBASE-1000 · NOMAD 4

councils and community

Councils & Community

Flexible lighting for reserves, walking tracks and car parks, including seasonal and overflow areas. See parks and public space lighting.

  • Car parks
  • Walking tracks
  • Reserves
  • Boat ramps

Best fit NOMAD 1

events and festivals

Events & Festivals

Quiet lighting for crowd areas, car parks and temporary venues, without generators or temporary electrical connections.

  • Crowd areas
  • Campgrounds
  • Car parks
  • Temporary venues

Best fit NOMAD 2 · ST-900

emergency and disater response

Emergency & Disaster Response

Rapidly deployable lighting where grid power is damaged or unavailable, with no fuel supply chain to manage.

  • Rapid deployment
  • Grid-down lighting
  • Staging areas
  • Temporary facilities

Best fit NOMAD 1 · NOMAD 2 · ST-900

rental fleets

Rental Fleets

Reusable solar lighting assets designed for repeated deployment, with no fuel, no engine servicing and lower freight costs.

  • No fuel
  • No engine servicing
  • Low-cost freight
  • Redeploy anywhere

Best fit All NOMAD models

Temporary Solar Lighting Projects

Our temporary solar street lighting is proven on major infrastructure projects. At Centenary Bridge in Queensland, our SKYBASE-1000 systems are delivering temporary Category V3 roadway lighting, and at Flinders Port, portable solar lighting supported the Outer Harbor terminal upgrade.

Temporary solar roadway lighting towers

Temporary Roadway Lighting | Bruce Highway | Mackay, QLD

July 17, 2020

Portable Solar Lighting

Solar Mobile Yard Lighting | Followmont Transport Depots

April 6, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Solar vs diesel lighting tower: which is better?

It depends on the site. Solar suits sites where the lighting requirement, operating hours and available sunlight allow it, and removes fuel, refuelling and generator servicing. Diesel can still suit sites that need very high output over long periods.

How long does a solar light tower run without sun?

Our systems are typically designed for five or more nights of autonomy, with solar generation and battery storage sized to the site’s geographic location, lighting requirements and operating profile. Figures vary by model; the SKYBASE-1000, for example, is rated for 10+ nights. See each product page for details.

How does a solar light tower work?

A solar panel charges a battery bank during the day, and LED lights run from that stored energy at night. The whole system runs without fuel, a generator or a mains connection.

What lighting standard applies to temporary roadway lighting?

AS/NZS 1158 Category V, which covers roads where lighting is designed mainly for drivers. The NOMAD 4 and SKYBASE-1000 are designed for Category V applications such as roadworks, traffic diversions and intersections.

Do I need a crane to install or relocate temporary solar lighting?

It depends on the model. The NOMAD 1 and NOMAD 2 are placed and relocated by forklift, with no crane needed. The NOMAD 4 and SKYBASE-1000 bases are also moved by forklift, but their fixed poles are lifted into position by crane. The ST-900 is mounted on a trailer and towed between sites.

How much does a solar light tower cost?

It depends on the tower size, light output and battery capacity your site needs. A solar tower usually costs more upfront than diesel but removes fuel and generator servicing over its working life. Contact our team for pricing on the NOMAD, ST-900 and SKYBASE range.

Are Green Frog solar light towers available to hire?

Hire is considered on a project-by-project basis. Tell us about your site, timeframe and lighting requirement, and our team will advise the best option for your project.

Discuss Your Project

Ask us about availability, spec sheets, or how our temporary solar lighting can be configured for your application.

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