Enhancing safety and rider experience at 20,000+ bus stops across North America
Off-grid lighting, digital displays and passenger amenities for every bus stop
Transit Pole Lighting
Easily deployed solar security lighting for any bus stop with a standard transit pole.
Bus Shelter Lighting
Solar security lighting for almost any new or existing bus shelter. Keep your riders safe and seen without the need for trenching or wiring of grid power.
Digital Displays
Keep your riders up-to-date with bus arrival information and dynamic messaging. Solar and battery powered displays are available for every stop regardless of solar exposure.
From Our Customers:
[Urban Solar was] selected because they have the best devices, at the best prices, out of the proposals we received. We have had an excellent experience working with Urban Solar and are very satisfied with our purchase.
– Jeff Tatro, Orange County Transportation Authority
“Urban Solar’s technology adapts to our short, overcast winter days and offers a remarkable and reliable product. It enhances passenger’s safety and operator visibility.”
– Jeff Brewster, Intercity Transit
“The new Urban Solar improvements and technology have increased ridership more than 20 percent and decreased costs by about 35 percent.”
– Richard Tree, Porterville Transit
Recent Projects
South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART)
Wilsonville, OR
Installed Aug 2023
21 pole mounted solar units installed with integrated 13” Axentia e-paper displays to extend their battery life.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Installed Jul 2023
Custom solar lighting systems with flex panels and 13” e-paper displays retrofit to existing shelters.
Phases 2 & 3 to be installed in 2024
Orange County Transportation Authority, OCTA, CA
Installed Dec 2022
PV Stop+ pole-mounted lighting systems with 13” e-paper displays retrofitted to existing poles.
OCTA also has 325+ of our pole mounted solar units
King County Metro
Seattle, WA
Customer since 2011
1000+ 120W/170W lighting systems installed on bus shelters throughout King County.
Why 200+ transit agencies across North America trust Urban Solar to power their bus stops:
Reliable Operation: Each system is designed using NASA solar data to ensure sufficient solar panel and battery capacity for optimal year round performance regardless of location.
Free Site Inspections: ensure that each one of your systems will receive adequate sun exposure for reliable operation even in the darkest winter months.
Free Installation Support: We offer free installation support for every installation, big or small.
USA-Made and UL Listed: All Urban Solar systems are proudly made in the USA and meet Buy America requirements. Many systems also carry a system-level UL listing.
Industry Leading Warranty: All systems come with an industry-leading warranty including a five-year pro-rated battery warranty.
Tough enough for transit: Robust metal housings and vandal-resistant hardware protect your investment even in the toughest neighborhoods.