Case Study · All-in-One Solar Street Light
Malaysia 8–12M All-in-One Solar Street Light Retrofit Project
Existing 8–12 meter poles beside a busy shopping mall, upgraded to solar in a single lift per pole. No new poles, no trenching, no grid connection, and no wiring at height.
- 8–12 mExisting pole height
- GSAAIO240WInstalled for the plaza
- GSAAIO300WFor arterial roads
- IP66Tropical-climate protection
- LiFePO4Long-life battery
Project Overview
A commercial site in Malaysia needed to upgrade the lighting on its existing 8–12 meter poles, right next to a busy shopping mall.
The site's large open plaza serves shoppers, visitors, and vehicles well into the evening. The owner wanted solar lighting without new poles, trenching, or grid connections, and without a long, complicated installation at height.
SIGO New Energy recommended the GSAAIO240W All-in-One Solar LED Street Light. The solar panel, LED light source, LiFePO4 battery, and smart controller are all built into one compact unit. Crews mounted each fixture directly onto the existing poles and turned the site into a fully solar-powered lighting system.
Project at a Glance
- LocationMalaysia
- Site TypePlaza next to a shopping mall
- Project TypeRetrofit on existing poles
- Pole Height8–12 meters
- Installed ModelSIGO GSAAIO240W (4-module)
- Series Range180W / 240W / 300W
- BatteryLiFePO4 lithium iron phosphate
- Protection GradeIP66
- ResultPlaza brightness accepted by the site owner
The Challenge: Upgrading Lights on Tall, Existing Poles
The site already had a network of poles between 8 and 12 meters tall. Replacing them would have added major cost, civil works, and disruption next to a busy mall. The practical choice was to keep the poles and replace only the light fixtures.
That approach brought its own requirements:
- Fit the existing polesThe new light had to mount on the current poles without structural changes or extra hardware.
- Install quickly and safely at heightWork at 8–12 meters needed as little time in the bucket truck as possible.
- Run fully off-gridNo trenching and no new cabling to the grid next to an active shopping mall.
- Handle the tropical climateThe fixture had to cope with Malaysia's heat, high humidity, and heavy rain.
A split solar street light would mean lifting a lamp head, a solar panel, and often a battery box, then wiring them together at height on every pole. The project needed a simpler solution.
The Solution: GSAAIO All-in-One Solar Street Light
The GSAAIO series combines power generation, energy storage, and lighting in one housing. There is no separate panel bracket, no external battery box, and no cable run along the pole. Each unit arrives pre-wired and ready to mount.
For 8–12 meter poles, we recommend two configurations, matched to the application. Click either image to view it in full size.
The model installed in Malaysia. Its 4-module LED layout spreads light evenly across wide open areas, giving broad, uniform coverage at mid-to-high mounting heights. The modular design also keeps the light source easy to service.
Best for: plazas, car parks, secondary roads, and large public areas on 8–12 m poles.
The most powerful GSAAIO model. It delivers the extra lighting power needed when light must travel farther to reach a wider, busier road surface. For roads with higher brightness targets, our team can propose a larger specification.
Best for: arterial roads and main roads on 8–12 m poles.
Key Features of the GSAAIO Series
- All-in-one compact design: The panel, LEDs, battery, and controller share one housing, so there are fewer parts to ship, install, and maintain.
- LiFePO4 battery: Lithium iron phosphate cells provide stable, long-life energy storage for reliable nightly operation.
- IP66 protection: The sealed fixture resists dust, driving rain, and humidity.
- Smart control: Automatic dusk-to-dawn operation and intelligent power management keep the light running without manual input.
- Three output levels: 180W, 240W, and 300W models let you match lighting power to pole height and application.
Compare all GSAAIO models. See full product details, options, and photos for the 180W, 240W, and 300W versions.
View Product PageWhy Installation Height Matters
Mounting height shapes every part of a street lighting project. It affects how far the light spreads, how strong the output needs to be, and how much work happens high above the ground.
On this project, every fixture went up 8 to 12 meters. That made the installation method just as important as the light itself.
Split System vs. All-in-One at 8–12 Meters
| Installation Factor | Split Solar Street Light | SIGO GSAAIO All-in-One |
|---|---|---|
| Lifts per pole | Lamp head, solar panel, and often a battery box | One integrated unit |
| Mounting points | Several separate fixing points | One mounting position |
| Field wiring | Cables between panel, battery, and lamp, connected at height | None – pre-wired at the factory |
| Time at height | Longer per pole | Shorter per pole |
| Existing pole reuse | Often needs extra brackets for panel and battery | Mounts directly on standard poles |
| Pole-to-pole consistency | Can vary with field wiring and panel positioning | Assembled and tested as a complete system |
One Lift, One Mounting Point
Each GSAAIO240W went up as a single unit and fixed in one position on the existing pole. Crews didn't need to install a separate panel bracket or battery box at the top.
No Wiring at Height
The fixture is wired at the factory. With no field connections between panel, battery, and lamp, a common source of delays and future faults on tall poles is gone.
Less Time in the Bucket Truck
Fewer parts and no on-site wiring meant shorter work time on each pole. Across a full site, that adds up to lower labor costs, less equipment rental, and less work-at-height risk.
A True Retrofit, With No New Poles
The all-in-one unit mounts directly onto standard poles, so the owner kept the existing 8–12 meter infrastructure. That avoided demolition, new foundations, and trenching beside an active mall.
Consistent Results From Pole to Pole
Each unit is assembled and tested as a complete system. Performance stays even across the whole site, without the variation that field assembly can bring.
The Result: Plaza Lighting the Owner Approved
With the GSAAIO240W installed on the 8–12 meter poles, the plaza next to the mall gained solar-powered lighting with no grid connection and no monthly electricity costs. The owner reviewed the lighting on site and found the brightness acceptable for the plaza setting.
For a commercial open space like this, the 240W model offers a good balance of coverage, output, and project cost. The retrofit also gave each pole a cleaner look, with no external panels, battery boxes, or exposed cables.
Choosing the Right Model for Your Pole Height and Application
This project shows why matching the model to the site matters. A plaza next to a mall has different lighting needs from a busy arterial road, even when the poles are the same height.
| Application | Typical Pole Height | Recommended Model |
|---|---|---|
| Plazas, car parks, secondary roads, large public areas | 8–12 m | GSAAIO240W (4-module) Used in this project |
| Arterial roads and main roads | 8–12 m | GSAAIO300W or a higher specification |
| Local streets and paths | Shorter poles | GSAAIO180W |
Recommended mounting heights and pole spacing for each model are listed in the SIGOLED GSAAIO-STC-180-220-300W specification sheet. Our engineering team can also confirm the best configuration for your site.
Project Gallery
Real installation photos from the Malaysia retrofit project. Click any image to view it in full size.
The GSAAIO240W installed on an existing 8–12 meter pole beside a shopping mall in Malaysia. The fixture directly replaced the original light, giving the plaza solar-powered lighting with no new poles or cabling.
The all-in-one fixture mounted at height on site. With the panel, battery, and controller in one unit, each pole needed only a single lift and one mounting point.
Product Quality & Longevity
A solar street light is a long-term infrastructure asset. Every part of the GSAAIO series is built to deliver dependable performance with minimal maintenance.
LiFePO4 Battery Storage
Lithium iron phosphate chemistry is known for long cycle life and strong thermal stability. That makes it a safe choice for outdoor systems facing high temperatures and daily charge cycles, as in Malaysia's tropical climate.
IP66 Weatherproof Housing
The fully sealed fixture protects the battery, controller, and LED modules from dust, heavy rain, and humidity. It keeps working in tropical, coastal, and industrial environments.
Intelligent Controller
The built-in controller manages charging and discharging to protect the battery and extend its service life. It switches the light on at dusk and off at dawn, balancing brightness against stored energy through cloudy periods.
Optional Camera Integration
For sites that need security as well as lighting, SIGO offers an all-in-one solar LED street light with an integrated camera. It runs on the same solar power system, so a mall-side plaza like this one can add lighting and monitoring in a single installation.
Downloads & Resources
Get the full technical details for planning, tendering, and engineering review.
SIGOLED GSAAIO-STC-180-220-300W
Specifications, recommended mounting heights, and spacing for the GSAAIO series (PDF).
SIGO All-in-One Solar LED Street Light With Camera
Specifications for the solar street light with an integrated security camera (PDF).
Plan Your Next Solar Lighting Retrofit
Whether you're upgrading lights on existing 8–12 meter poles or planning a new road, plaza, or car park project, the GSAAIO series makes installation at height faster, cleaner, and easier to manage at scale.
Contact the SIGO New Energy team for a free lighting assessment. We'll recommend the right model for your pole height, application, and brightness targets, from the GSAAIO240W for plazas to the GSAAIO300W and beyond for main roads.
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