Solareye80 Bat Hat – Bat friendly outdoor ground lighting

Solareye80 Bat Hat is the ultimate bat friendly lighting solution. Designed to help businesses and local authorities create safe outdoor spaces, our cost-effective lights provide a 98% reduction in upwards light spillage and are recognised by institutions in the fields of lighting and ecology.

Ecological lighting for businesses & local authorities

Offering the same profile and night time visibility for cyclists and pedestrians as the original Solareye80 ground light, the Solareye80 Bat Hat is manufactured to significantly reduce the impact artificial lighting has on nocturnal animals. Each light is fitted with a ‘bat hat’ to decrease upwards light spillage and thus minimise light trespass and the negative effects of light pollution on a variety of nocturnal animals, such as bats.

Fitting almost flush with the ground, the lights ensure the areas they are utilised in are safe for humans and wildlife alike. Moreover, they are easy to install, require minimal maintenance and are extremely robust.

Solar powered and operating without mains electricity, our ecological ground light is the go-to lighting choice for conservation sensitive areas and dark sky reserves as well as cycle paths, walkways, parks and other outdoor spaces where ecology is a priority.

Benefits of the Solareye80 Bat Hat

Our Solareye80 Bat Hat ground lights offer a range of benefits that make them a great option for delineating cycle paths, pedestrian walkways and canals.

Minimise light pollution

The key benefit of our Solareye80 Bat Hat product compared to the original Solareye80 ground light; is the Bat Hat reduces upward light spillage by 98%. This ensures the roosting and foraging patterns of bats and other nocturnal wildlife aren’t negatively impacted by artificial lighting at night.
Economic installation costs

Off-grid solar lighting provides an economic and practical solution that can be used anywhere. Installation is quick and simple (up to 150 units can be fitted in one day) and there is no requirement for expensive mains power connections.
Safety & security

Solareye80 Bat Hat lights highlight potential hazards and help users to feel safe when out after dark. They are also skid resistant, making them the ideal option for cycle paths and pedestrian walkways.
Economic operation

Once in place your lighting will look after itself requiring little or no routine maintenance, and the absence of ongoing energy charges means they are a cost-effective alternative to mains powered lighting.

Features of the Solareye80 Bat Hat

Our Solareye80 Bat Hat ground lighting incorporates a whole host of unique features that set it ahead of conventional path lighting, and helps reduce update light spillage by 98%.

Accreditations

Solareye80 Bat Hat is IP68 rated for water and dust ingress, IK10 rated for impact resistance and CE marked. It is also recognised by the Bat Conservation Trust and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management as an effective bat mitigation method.
Visibility isn't compromised

The addition of the ‘bat hat’ doesn’t affect wayfinding visibility for pedestrians and cyclists, meaning the lights provide 360° visibility up to 500m, just like the original Solareye80 ground light.
Powered by renewable green energy

No electrical supply is required, the lights are powered by renewable green energy, with an automated on/off function, ensuring they’re only lit when necessary.
Cost-effective long-term solution

With an LED lifespan of 100,000+ hours and long-life LFP batteries giving 8+ years of life, replacements won’t be needed any time soon.
Extremely tough

Solareye80 Bat Hat ground lights are constructed from industrial grade polycarbonate and compression tested to 55 tonnes, meaning they are extremely robust and vandal resistant too.
Wayfinding light

When traditional street lighting is not appropriate or feasible, our Solareye80 Bat Hat ground lights gently illuminate paths and walkways, providing demarcation of boundaries and outlines of routes at night time.

Product & technical characteristics

The Solareye80 Bat Hat appears identical to the original Solareye80 from a distance of around 5 meters. However, when viewed directly from above, the “bat hat” effectively reduces upward light spill by 98%. This ensures that the ground lighting provides clear wayfinding for pedestrians and cyclists while minimising any disturbance to bat activity.

Material: Industrial grade polycarbonate
Light source: LED (100,000hrs life)
LED signal: Steady or slow flash
Flash rate: One second on, one second off
Battery: Long life LFP battery (8yrs+ anticipated)
Working time after full charge:
- Flashing 400hrs+
- Steady 200hrs+
Working temperature: -20° to +70°
Body dimensions: 80mm diameter
Installed height: 6mm nominal
Milling depth: 30mm
Weight: 275g
Fixing adhesive: Two component epoxy adhesive
Visibility: Up to 500m
Warranty: 2 years

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Solareye80 Bat Hat ground light installed on a pathway

Solareye80 Bat Hat installation

Installation of Solareye80 is quick and simple in a wide range of path constructions.

Minimal equipment is required, and the path can typically remain open whilst installation of the lights take place. Fixing is by way of a two component all weather epoxy adhesive and up to 20 units can be installed per hour.

We offer a full installation service or can provide you with a step-by-step guide should you prefer to do it yourself.

For more details on how to install Solareye80 Bat Hat ground lights, check out our installation video.

Product range

Solareye80 Bat Hat comes in a range of signal and colour options to suit a variety of applications:

LED signal: steady or slow flash
Standard colours: white and red
Special order colours: warm white*, yellow, green and blue
- *Warm white (2,700k) – as recommended by the International Dark Sky Association, warm white LEDs minimise the levels of blue light being emitted, which has been found to impact the feeding patterns of bats.

White

Warm white

Blue

Red

Yellow

Green

Lighting files

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See the Bat Hat in action

Solareye80 Bat Hat is the desired ecological in ground lighting solution for a multitude of purposes.

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In ground solar lighting for cycle networks & walkways

View the below videos to see the Solareye80 Bat Hat in action and to find out more about the many benefits of solar ground lighting.

Comparing the Solareye80 to the Solareye80 Bat Hat

The Benefits of Solar Ground Lighting to Cycle Networks

Installation of Solareye80 Bat Hat

Why choose Solareye80 Bat Hat?

At Solareye, we are committed to helping businesses and local authorities ensure their outdoor spaces are safe. We’re also dedicated to making sure the lighting solutions we provide avoid disrupting the natural habitats of animals, particularly nocturnal wildlife like bats, which is why we created the Solareye80 Bat Hat.

The Solareye80 Bat Hat fits into the ground and can be used anywhere. It is frequently found in areas where the conservation of natural ecosystems is a key consideration, often used in wayfinding projects to illuminate pedestrian walkways, cycle paths and parks. It is the go-to solution for any area where mains electricity isn’t feasible.

Our other robust and environmentally-friendly lighting products include S olareye80, Solareye Roof Ligh t and Solareye Bollard Light.

Nathusius Pipistrelle bat on wooden surface

Recognised in the professional fields of lighting & ecology

Since its introduction, Solareye80 Bat Hat has been widely adopted by those wanting to balance the needs of human activities with the conservation of natural ecosystems.

We are extremely proud that the product has been recognised in the professional fields of lighting and ecology. Solareye80 Bat Hat has been recognised in both the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) and Bat Conservation Trust’s Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night guidance note (GN08/23) and the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management’s (CIEEM) UK Bat Mitigation Guidelines.

Solareye80 Bat Hat ground light installed in asphalt path

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To request a free quote or find out more about our sample options, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your project and requirements, as well as provide you with all the details you need.

Bat facts

We’ve learnt a lot about bats during the development of Solareye80 Bat Hat – here are some interesting facts that we would like to share with you.

Feeding behaviour

In addition to causing disturbance to bats in the roost, artificial lighting can also affect the feeding behaviour of bats. In most bat species there is an evening period of activity followed by another at dawn. These two flights correlate with the peak flight times of nocturnal insect prey. Insects are attracted to light particularly if it is a single light source in a dark area.

Predation increase

Artificial lighting can increase chances of predation. It is believed that Plecotus & Myotis species shun bright light as a predator avoidance strategy. Many avian hunters will hunt bats which may be one reason why bats avoid flying during the day.

Light pollution

Any upwards light spillage should be minimal to avoid light pollution. Light can be restricted to selected areas by fitting hoods which direct the light below the horizontal plane, preferably at an angle less than 70 degrees.

Light spill reduction

Our ‘Bat Hat’ reduces the upwards light spillage of our omni directional LED by around 98% while remaining the same in profile. This means that you will still be able to see it, but it won’t bother the bats and insects as they fly overhead.

The Bat Conservation Trust

The Bat Conservation Trust have kindly agreed to help us evaluate Solareye80 Bat Hat in real situations with surveys showing there has been no disruption to the bats by having these units installed near their colonies. We thank them for giving up their time to advise us with the development and testing and look forward to continually develop our conservation range.

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Solareye80 Bat Hat – Bat friendly outdoor ground lighting

Ecological lighting for businesses & local authorities

Benefits of the Solareye80 Bat Hat

Features of the Solareye80 Bat Hat

Product & technical characteristics

Solareye80 Bat Hat installation

Product range

Lighting files

See the Bat Hat in action

In ground solar lighting for cycle networks & walkways

Why choose Solareye80 Bat Hat?

Recognised in the professional fields of lighting & ecology

Get in touch

Bat facts

Feeding behaviour

Predation increase

Light pollution

Light spill reduction

The Bat Conservation Trust

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