High-Efficiency Solar Chevrons | KTI

Q: What is a solar chevron?
A: A solar chevron is a traffic safety device consisting of a set of yellow or fluorescent retroreflective panels or arrows powered by solar energy. They are typically used to enhance visibility and provide guidance to drivers on roads, especially in areas prone to accidents or requiring traffic direction.

Q: What are the benefits of using solar chevrons?
A: Solar chevrons offer several advantages, including:

• Increased visibility: The bright LED lights combined with retroreflective panels make solar chevrons highly visible, even in poor weather conditions or low-light environments.
• Enhanced safety: Solar chevrons provide clear guidance and visual cues to drivers, alerting them to upcoming curves, road work, or potential dangers, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
• Energy efficiency: Solar chevrons operate using renewable solar energy, eliminating the need for external power sources and reducing the carbon footprint.
• Cost-effectiveness: Solar chevrons have a low operational cost as they require minimal maintenance and do not rely on electricity from the grid, resulting in long-term cost savings.
• Easy installation: Solar chevrons are typically lightweight and easy to install, often requiring no wiring or trenching. This allows for quick deployment and relocation as needed.

• Curves and bends: Solar chevrons are commonly placed on curved sections of roads or sharp turns to alert drivers of upcoming changes in direction.
• Work zones: Solar chevrons are often deployed in construction zones or road maintenance areas to provide clear guidance and direct traffic around hazards.
• School zones: Solar chevrons are used near schools and educational institutions to improve safety by indicating reduced speed zones and crosswalks.
• Accident-prone areas: Solar chevrons are installed in areas known for frequent accidents or high-risk zones to warn drivers and encourage caution.