Traffic Signal Battery Backup

TESCO TRAFFIC Battery backup systems have become the standard for many state, county, municipal, highway and public works departments.

Previously during a power outage, law-enforcement was required to direct traffic at busy darkened intersections. This is hazardous to the law-enforcement official and can create delays for motorists. With the installation of Tesco Battery Backup systems, you can virtually eliminate traffic signal power outages and increase safety to motorists as well as police officers.

Many municipalities around the United States are replacing traditional incandescent traffic and street lights with environmentally friendly, low power light emitting diodes (LEDs). This drastically reduces electric consumption and makes the installation of battery backup systems possible.

Here, for example, The City of Palo Alto notes the success of their energy conservation program.

"The LED traffic lights are an example of an immediate action which the City has implemented to save power. Over 3,200 old incandescent bulbs were replaced by energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LED)... The LED project is estimated to reduce annual energy use by 1.4 million kWh, which is roughly the amount used by 180 homes in a year. "

TESCO TRAFFIC Battery backup systems are available in both utility metered and flat rate configurations and feature the TESCO model UPS1400XL 1400VA, 950 watt inverter with six batteries standard.

TESCO TRAFFIC Battery backup systems are ideal for both retrofit and new installations and can be pad mounted or controller cabinet mounted.