With over a decade of loyal service and 20,000 lights, we care about Hawai’i.

Proudly Lighting Hawai’i since 2010

Working closely with the Institute for Astronomy (IFA) and the County of Hawai’i, we developed new LED lighting that is Dark Sky compliant, energy efficient, and removes blue light for the largest observatory in the world, Mauna Kea. We have supported the unique demands of both the Harbor and Airport divisions, offering the first-of-its-kind Star-Friendly® high mast solution. We are also proud to support the local efforts of scientists and conservationists to reduce the impact of lighting on birds and turtles on the islands. Currently, we are happy to announce new products to reduce energy demands on the Hawai’ian grid by incorporating solar powered lights that maximize the valuable real estate on the islands and utilize every ray of sun.

High Mast Lights: Applications for Airports, Harbors & Large Outdoor Storage Areas

CWES has the only high mast solution with custom optics that provide light over 100 yards from the base of a 60 pole. Crucially, this allows workers nearby to read labels on cartons, while still meeting the <2% blue light content required on the islands for environmental lighting deployment. Our lights are full cut-off (Dark Sky) and extremely energy efficient. You can find our lights at the Kona International Airport, the Hilo Harbor, as well as several shopping centers on the Big Island. We can also support custom solutions, so please contact us with the needs to your customer.

High-Powered Dark Sky & Star-Friendly®

Complete Solar Solutions

Unlike traditional solar, our patented vertical solar (VS) solution captures the morning and late afternoon rays. To maximize every inch of real estate and minimize (or even eliminate) construction costs, our VS line allows solar to be added to existing poles and remove nighttime lights from the grid (POU-Point Of Use). Your customer can save on energy, while making the most of what solar can offer.

CWES offers turnkey solutions for outdoor lighting projects including poles, solar panels, control systems, lights, as well as install.

Patented Vertical Solar

CWES products are certified Made in the USA, including lights and panels.

This is one of the requirements of the new IRA (Inflation Reduction ACT) passed in June of 2022. The IRA was focused on making more power available on the grid by either adding more power or converting conventional grid usage applications to POU. Our lights and solar products meet all of the requirements to help your customers qualify for the benefits available.

Made in the USA

The benefits defined in the IRA allow for tax credits on projects that meet the Made in the USA requirement. The State of Hawai’i has additional credits available as well. Uniquely, this new law allows non-profit organizations to benefit from the federal credits. This 10 year program allows an owner/organization to claim a one-time tax credit. Please contact us for more details on how your customers can take advantage of this opportunity.

This IRA program is well suited to Hawai’ian companies and the energy goals/needs of the islands.

Tax Credits