The classic PWM electronic price sign system can now run on green energy.
Solar Power Price Display is the first PWM segment display operated independently with solar power.
“Go green with PWM!” said PWM President & CEO Wolfgang Manz. “Solar Power Price Display is a sustainable solution and ideal for places without reliable access to electricity.”
PWM is the global leader in electronic price signs with its cutting-edge SMD LED technology providing reliability, durability, and visibility.
Features of Solar Power Price Display
Solar Power Price Display, PWM's new clean energy solution, features all the following:
- Solar power system
- Minimal power consumption
- Reflective products and digits
- Free choice of color (RAL)
- Good readability
- Digit heights of 170 to 400mm
- High temperature and weather resistance
Price changes with Solar Power Price Display can be made via one of three options:
- Webinterface of the Control Gates (CG)
- POS System
- Dashboard
Data Connection for Solar Power Price Display can be made by either data line or wireless.
Reducing Energy Consumption Can Help Boost Margins
One of the big advantages of using the Solar Power Price Display is that reducing energy consumption can help boost margins at convenience stores (c-stores) and other price sign operators.
“Spiraling energy costs and a renewed awareness of the environment have put green initiatives at the top of the agenda for the global convenience industry,” says the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Green Toolkit.
The Green Toolkit says adopting sustainable strategies is not only good for the planet, but good for business for the following reasons:
- Improved shareholder value
- Increased profitability
- Improved ability to identify and manage risks
- Better quality products and services
- Improved relations with regulators and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- Reduced exposure to taxes
- Competitive advantage
- Rising cost of energy
- Increased brand equity
- Innovation
- Current or expected compliance mandates
“Surveys in Europe and North America have found that high percentages (between 70 percent and 79 percent) of consumers are concerned about the effects of climate change and are interested in green technology,” says the NACS.
Adding PWM’s Solar Power Price Display is a great way for C-stores to phase in green solutions.
“You can phase in some of these changes over time, such as when you replace equipment, remodel or build a new store,” recommends the NACS.
Solar Power Price Display can be part of a C-store solar program that could also include installing photovoltaic (PV) cells on roof shingles or by using solar collectors. PV cells convert sunlight directly to electricity through semiconductors. Solar collectors absorb sunlight and provide low-temperature heat used for hot water or space heating.
Perhaps the best place for convenience stores to use solar panels is on the gas station canopy
Benefits of Harnessing Solar Power for Price Signs
Trimming electricity costs is just one of the benefits of harnessing the power of the sun for price signs.
Here are the benefits of utilizing the Solar Power Price Display:
- Cost Savings: Gas stations and convenience stores often have illuminated price signs that consume electricity around the clock. By installing solar-powered price signs, these businesses can significantly reduce their energy bills, as solar energy is free and abundant.
- Energy Efficiency: Gas stations require a consistent source of lighting for their price signs, which can be efficiently provided by solar panels. By using renewable energy, these businesses can contribute to energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Reliability: Solar price signs can continue to operate during power outages or grid failures, ensuring that essential pricing information is always visible to customers.
- Enhanced Visibility: Brightly lit solar price signs can improve the visibility of gas stations and convenience stores, making them more noticeable to passing motorists. This enhanced visibility can potentially attract more customers.
- Brand Image: Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability by using solar energy for price signs can improve the brand image of gas stations and convenience stores. Customers often appreciate businesses that take steps to reduce their environmental impact.
- Long-term Investment: While the initial cost of installing solar price signs might be higher, they are a long-term investment that can yield cost savings over their lifespan. This can be particularly beneficial for businesses with consistent energy demand.
- Community Engagement: Using solar energy for price signs can engage the local community by showcasing the business's commitment to clean energy and responsible business practices.
Also, depending on your location, there might be government incentives, tax credits, or rebates available for businesses that invest in renewable energy solutions like solar price signs. These incentives can further reduce the overall cost of installation.
“In a competitive market, using solar price signs can help gas stations and convenience stores stand out from the crowd, showcasing their innovation and willingness to adopt new technologies,” says Manz.
Contact PWM today to learn more about why all the major brands trust the unparalleled partnership of American assembly and customer service with German engineering.
