Operating the first solar traffic light cluster in Nghe An

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 4, the Motor Vehicle Insurance Fund under the Vietnam Insurance Association and the Traffic Safety Committee of Nghe An province organized the inauguration, handover and operation of the traffic signal control light cluster at the intersection of Ha Huy Tap, Mai Hac De, Nguyen Trai streets and Vinh - Cua Lo avenue.

Representatives of the Vietnam Insurance Association and the Provincial Traffic Safety Committee inaugurated the traffic signal control light cluster. Photo: Vo Huyen

This traffic light cluster project has a total investment of over 2.2 billion VND. Of which, the funding source from the motor vehicle insurance fund - Vietnam Insurance Association accounts for 70%, the provincial budget source accounts for 30%. After a period of construction, the project was completed ensuring the correct technical design, aesthetics and schedule.

This is the first automatic traffic signal control system using solar batteries in Nghe An province. The system uses energy to operate by using solar batteries to convert solar radiation into electrical energy to supply the control cabinet, signal lights, and at the same time charge the backup power supply module.

When solar energy does not ensure power supply for the system (in bad weather conditions such as: Rain, storm, fog...), the controller will use the accumulated power from the backup power supply module to supply the lighting system to continue operating for 15 - 20 days.

The solar-powered traffic light cluster contributes to further improving infrastructure, technology, and traffic safety in Vinh City. Photo: Vo Huyen

The investment in construction of the project contributes to further improving infrastructure, technology, and traffic safety in Vinh City, contributing to raising people's awareness in complying with the Road Traffic Law, ensuring safety for vehicles when participating in traffic through intersections, minimizing unfortunate collisions and traffic accidents.

Vo Huyen