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BLUEBOLT OUTDOOR CONTINUES INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED CHARGING BENCHES AT COLLEGES
JANUARY 7, 2025
Bluebolt Outdoor LLC, a division of Blue Outdoor, continuing its partnership with California State University System, has recently installed solar-powered benches at California State University – Channel Islands.
Feedback from students and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. A few weeks after installation, the Sustainability and Energy Director at CSU Channel Islands kindly shared this:
The solar benches are provided to the university at no cost; the benches offer students, faculty, and visitors a convenient place to rest equipped with device-charging capabilities, all powered by the sun. This initiative aligns with the growing trend of universities embracing affordable sustainability.
The Bluebolt solar bench operates entirely off the grid, using solar power stored in a lithium battery. This configuration allows for 4 wireless charging pads, and 4 hardwired locations. In addition, the benches provide campus lighting in the evening and have enough stored power to last up to five days. Each bench features two backlit advertising panels, offering an opportunity for strategic partners to engage with students and faculty. Bluebolt manages all aspects of the program, including advertising sales within University approved categories, allowing for additional revenue generation while providing free solar benches to the campus community.
Feedback from students and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. A few weeks after installation, the Sustainability and Energy Director at CSU Channel Islands kindly shared this:
Additional first quarter 2025 installations are scheduled at CSU-San Marcos, Antelope Community College, Solano Community College, Lassen College, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, and many others. Bluebolt will be continuing their roll out this spring and summer with locations in California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, New York, and Arizona.“The Bluebolt Outdoor Solar Benches have proven to be an incredible asset for CSU Channel Islands. These off-grid benches not only provide much-needed outdoor seating, but they also offer a convenient and sustainable way to charge devices while enjoying the fresh air. They're a hit with everyone—students love the extra places to socialize, and employees appreciate the comfortable spots to relax between meetings.
The benches have become a focal point of campus life, adding both functionality and a modern, eco-friendly touch to our outdoor spaces.”
The solar benches are provided to the university at no cost; the benches offer students, faculty, and visitors a convenient place to rest equipped with device-charging capabilities, all powered by the sun. This initiative aligns with the growing trend of universities embracing affordable sustainability.
The Bluebolt solar bench operates entirely off the grid, using solar power stored in a lithium battery. This configuration allows for 4 wireless charging pads, and 4 hardwired locations. In addition, the benches provide campus lighting in the evening and have enough stored power to last up to five days. Each bench features two backlit advertising panels, offering an opportunity for strategic partners to engage with students and faculty. Bluebolt manages all aspects of the program, including advertising sales within University approved categories, allowing for additional revenue generation while providing free solar benches to the campus community.
LAUNCH AT CSU: DOMINGUEZ HILLS
April 4, 2024
Bluebolt Outdoor LLC, a division of Blue Outdoor, in collaboration with California State University - Dominguez Hills and its sustainability unit has installed solar-powered benches on campus. Provided to the university at no cost, the benches offer students, faculty, and visitors a convenient place to rest equipped with device-charging capabilities, all powered by the sun. This initiative aligns with the growing trend of universities embracing affordable sustainability.
"The Bench" operates entirely off the grid, relying on solar power stored in a lithium battery within the unit. This configuration allows for device charging and additional campus lighting in the evening, with enough stored power to last up to five days. Each bench features two backlit advertising panels, offering an opportunity for strategic partners to engage with students and faculty. Bluebolt manages all aspects of the program, including advertising sales within University approved categories, allowing for additional revenue generation while providing free solar benches to the campus community.
Bluebolt will be continuing their roll out this summer with locations in Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Texas.
"The Bench" operates entirely off the grid, relying on solar power stored in a lithium battery within the unit. This configuration allows for device charging and additional campus lighting in the evening, with enough stored power to last up to five days. Each bench features two backlit advertising panels, offering an opportunity for strategic partners to engage with students and faculty. Bluebolt manages all aspects of the program, including advertising sales within University approved categories, allowing for additional revenue generation while providing free solar benches to the campus community.
Bluebolt will be continuing their roll out this summer with locations in Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Texas.