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Our passion is unleashing the potential of solar power in making better and more sustainable communities. We love talking about urban and pedestrian scale design trends, the latest technology and how communities are incorporating solar lighting to increase accessibility and usability of public spaces.
Podcast: Our Founder Talks About Marketing in the Cleantech Space
Marketing in Cleantech with First Light Technologies and Ocean DiagnosticsCleantech Marketing - This episode of Cleantech Talks delves into the strategies and trends behind marketing in cleantech and how these two companies in different areas are tackling the...
Light Distribution: What type is best to illuminate my outdoor area?
What type of light distribution is best to illuminate my outdoor area? So you need to light your outdoor area? Easy right? Buy some lights, voila! Not quite. Did you know that outdoor lighting can have multiple types of distribution (the way the ground is lit up below...
For the Fifth Straight Year, First Light Technologies Ranks on the GROWTH2020 List
For the Fifth Straight Year, First Light Technologies Ranks on the GROWTH2020 List Victoria, BC (October 15, 2020) For the fifth year in a row, First Light Technologies placed on the 2020 Growth List published by Canadian Business. In it’s 32nd annual...
First Light Technologies included for the second year in a row on The Globe and Mail’s second-annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies
September 25, 2020 Victoria, BC First Light Technologies is pleased to announce its inclusion on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. First Light...
First Light Named To Ready To Rocket CleanTech List for 5th Straight Year
Victoria, BC – First Light Technologies has been ranked in the annual “Ready to Rocket” list for the fifth consecutive year in the Clean Tech category. The list profiles British Columbia technology companies that are best positioned for fast growth. “We are pleased to...
The Best Solar Street Light
What makes the best solar street light? The key is in the details.
The Most Reliable Solar LED Street Light
First Light Technologies has launched a high-performing, high light output solar LED street light, the BFL-S Series.
How Solar Lighting is Making a City More Resilient in the Face of Climate Change
With climate change bringing more intense hurricanes to Florida’s shores, the City of Cape Canaveral is striving to be more sustainable and resilient.
Solar is Lighting a New Community Pathway for 66% Less
Nestled between two mountain preserves with breathtaking views, the development by Pulte Homes includes extensive outdoor amenities.
Collaboration Launches Two New Solar Lighting Bollards
First Light Technologies has teamed up once again with urban lighting furniture manufacturer Structura to launch two new architectural solar lighting bollards – the Ata and the Zora.