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6 Solar Street Light Projects Failure Stories!!!

In a lot of African countries, installing solar street lights has been a viable option for lighting up the roads. So what fuels the growth? And what do decision-makers need to be aware of when purchasing solar streetlights?

Why are solar streetlights becoming increasingly popular?

One of the biggest advantages of a solar street light is that it doesn’t need any other power supply equipment. So, the local government doesn’t need to worry about the installation of other complex equipment. In addition, it is easier to install and does not require complex wiring.

Secondly, the total long-term cost of having solar street lights is less than running traditional street lights, due to the continuous decline in the cost of battery and solar energy technology. The electricity cost saved by solar streetlights is enough to offset the initial cost of installing them.

Thirdly, solar street lights, being low-voltage products, are safer than high-voltage electric street lights. Interestingly, that’s exactly the reason that solar street lights are recommended to be used in oil fields, mines, remote gas stations, the chemical industry, and other places with high safety requirements.

So, what’s the catch then?

Unfortunately, there are now mixed suppliers in the solar street lights industry, both good and bad.

To get more business, some greedy manufacturers produce low-quality products with shoddy standard parameters, causing a large number of performance issues which lead to many people opting for electric street lights instead of solar street light products.

Some customers lost faith in Chinese products. They think that Chinese products break easily. Here are some of the “horror stories” I’ve personally known over the years.

Story-1: Solar street light project in Bangladesh on fire:

A Bangladeshi distributor recently complained to the reporters that a batch of split solar street lights which he bought from Zhongshan City, China, caught fire after installation within only 1 year.

To make matters worse, the manufacturer could no longer be found. His clients were very angry with him and would no longer trust him and his reputation which he had maintained for a very long time was destroyed.

He reported that he lost a lot of money, but to compensate his customers and regain his reputation, he must find a high-quality manufacturer instead of employing the cheap ones like he used to.

So what went wrong? From the screenshots of the chat, it can be seen that:

Image: Recycled ternary lithium-ion lithium battery inside of a poor quality product.

After disassembly, he found a recycled ternary li-ion lithium battery and a dilapidated circuit board

Image: A dilapidated circuit board

The specifications of solar panels written by the manufacturer are 280WP and battery 90Ah, but after the disassembly, it can be seen that the actual solar panel is only 50W and the battery 10Ah.

Image: Chat history with the manufacturer

 It can be seen from the run-down appearance that the battery used is not the lithium iron phosphate battery claimed by the manufacturer, but a left-over disassembled ternary lithium battery (cell 18650, 3.7V, 2.6Ah).

Furthermore, the 50W solar panel is too large for the 10Ah battery. Either the manufacturer is unprofessional or he purposefully makes the solar panel look larger to scam his customers.

Then why did this distributor buy them in the first place? The answer is simple: it’s cheap.

Story- 2: The Iraqi government no longer believes in solar street lights

In 2017, the Iraqi government purchased a batch of low-quality solar street lights from Yangzhou City, and all solar street lights broke within 6 months.

Later, the Iraqi government stopped purchasing solar street light products, and all changed to municipal circuit lights.

Story-3: The Spanish solar street light project needs after sales of Continuous maintenance

In 2018, a Spanish engineering company purchased 1,700 sets of split solar street lights from a solar street light factory in Xixiang District, Shenzhen city. After a little more than a year of installation, a large number of street lights broke and required constant repairs and maintenance.

 Later, the manufacturer also disappeared without taking responsibility.

Story-4: Haiti compensation for losses

1,400 sets of solar street lights were installed on a national highway in Haiti that broke down within one year.

When the customer asked the manufacturer to fulfill the warranty commitment, the manufacturer directly blocked the customer and disappeared, which led to the customer developing a negative view of solar street lights.

Story-5: A senior Pakistani official was arrested

In 2015, for Pakistan’s 40,000 sets of solar street lights project, a Pakistani female senior official personally searched for Chinese factories.

A good quality factory quoted a minimum price of 1,300 RMB per unit, but the Pakistani female senior officials demanded 900 RMB per unit, the factory refused as the price was not enough to buy the required materials.

Meanwhile, another factory promised that it could be done for 900 RMB, and even gave the senior woman a “kickback” commission of 200 RMB per unit, leaving the price of solar street light products to only 700 RMB per unit. How was that possible? To cut costs, the supplier used cheap materials of poor quality.

It turned out, nearly all 40,000 sets of lamps were broken in less than 6 months. This high-level female official was arrested and has been in jail ever since.

Story-6: The split solar street lights in Mexico flicker frequently:

In the middle of the Mexican highway, several street lights are installed, but every single one of them flickers frequently. The road looks very frightening at night.

The contractor for this project has one year to settle the final payment, but the government refuses to pay for this project since the street lights are defective and don’t work properly.

Conclusion: Bad practices of poor-quality solar street light manufacturers    

To summarize, buyers need to be aware of these bad practices.

Exaggerating the product specs

The 50W solar panel is marked as 280W, and the 12-15% low conversion efficiency solar panel acts as a 21% high conversion efficiency solar panel.

LED light source 10W is marked as 100W-200W, low-level LED chips pretend to be high-quality LED chips, such as copper wire connection pretending to be gold wire connection, etc. Low luminous efficiency imaginary labeling is high luminous efficiency. The battery 10Ah is marked as 90Ah, the ternary lithium battery is marked as a lithium iron phosphate battery, and the old battery is marked as a new battery. The lead-acid battery is filled with cement.

Inexpensive controllers act as MTTP stabilization controllers, reducing the thickness of the light poles.

Unprofessional service and poor installation instructions 

Unprofessionalism and wrong specs affect the solar street lights a lot.

For example, if the pole of the solar street light is kept too high, the light range will be too wide which will result in the light being dull and wasted.

Here’s an example: poor installation instructions were given to customers.

Solar panels shouldn’t be placed under some shades

On the other hand, if the pole is kept too short, the light will be too concentrated and bright. It will also not cover the required area and some spots on the road will be left in the dark.

In addition, if the voltage of the street light is too low, the light will be very dull while if the voltage is too high, it will cause wastage of light, over-brightness, and higher bills.

Blocking the customers and disappearing

Fraudulent manufacturers lie to the customers about the lifespan of the product, promising years’ warranty while the product only lasts months. When the product doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to and the customers demand compensation for the damage, these manufacturers would simply disappear.

These manufacturers know that they are scamming the customers but these frauds still tell them the wrong specs to get money from their pockets.

How to pick good Solar Street Light suppliers?

However, not all Chinese solar street light products are bad of course.

There is one thing in common among all these stories mentioned above: the buyers all went for astonishingly low prices. It might sound like common sense that low prices can’t buy high-quality solar street lights, but a lot of buyers still think they might get lucky.

In reality, exceptionally low prices almost always are equal to poor-quality solar street lights. Poor quality solar street lights make you lose money and you will need continuous after-sales maintenance. Some serious cases also lead to the reputation of the distributor being tarnished and him/her going to jail or paying great sums of money.

It’s a fact that the material used in solar street lights is expensive and the cheap rip-offs can never fulfill the function of high-quality solar street lights.

The distributors should choose a quality solar street light factory they can fully trust and connect with in case they are unsure about something. Doing this is not only a good monetary investment but will also save them a lot of trouble in case they have some concerns or questions regarding the products.

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    7 Questions You Need to Ask Before Starting Solar Light Project

    When you install a traditional commercial solar street light, you don’t often need to be concerned with whether it will be “bright” enough or will operate continuously because there is an expectation that it will work as specified. You trench, lay cables, connect to the utility, and bam—you have light!

    However, if you’re looking to avoid the costly and time-consuming trenching option and you’d rather not pay any ongoing power costs, then a properly-sized modern commercial solar lighting system is a fantastic option. While a solar-powered commercial light can achieve the same lighting results as a traditional light, there are a few specific things you will need to evaluate to ensure you get the right results.

    Why are we asking these questions?

    • Avoid overspending: ensure the lighting system will use properly-sized components for your project needs vs. having an unnecessarily large and expensive system to compensate for poor design.
    • Avoid battery replacements or auto shut-off: install an efficient system that will be able to sustain your light requirements over the long term vs. one that dims the lights, leads to premature failure of the battery, or shuts the lights off completely.

    Q1. Ask About The Project Location

    What is the exact location of the project? Try to get an accurate street address and site description whenever possible.

    Why? This allows the manufacturers to factor solar insolation data into their system design.

    Different areas receive different amounts of sunlight each day. For example, a solar light specified for sunny, southern Los Angeles would be smaller and therefore wouldn’t be able to generate enough power to provide continuous light for Anchorage, Alaska. And a solar light specified for Anchorage would be unnecessarily large for Los Angeles.

    Knowing the project location allows the manufacturers to build and specify their systems for your exact location and to avoid proposing a system that’s too small or too large for your area.

    Also, a street address can allow for the assessment of potential shading hazards—like trees, buildings, or other obstructions—which could block the solar panel from the sun and decrease your system’s performance.

    Q2. Ask About The Project Application

    What kind of area are you trying to illuminate? Knowing the basic street type vs. pathway will change the lighting output requirement.

    Why? The application may affect pole height, pole spacing, and light level requirements. A street, for example, will probably require higher light levels than a trail or park. Here are some possible applications:

    • Shared Pathway
    • Residential street
    • Recreational Reserve
    • Car Park
    • Thoroughfares
    • The entryway to a building

    Q3. Ask About The Project Dimensions

    What is the length of the street/pathway or the size of the general area (for a parking lot, etc.)?

    Why? The size or length of the area will affect the number of lighting systems required, and the uniformity of the light hitting the ground, which all factors into the overall project cost.

    Q4. Ask About The Pole Details

    Is there a specified pole height? What type of pole is required?

    Why? Pole height may affect the number of lighting systems required for the project. Pole type may affect the installation costs.

    Q5. Ask About The Required Light Levels And Uniformity

    Is there a state/municipal standard for light levels for the project, what are they? What light levels need to be met on the ground (measured by foot candles or lux)? What uniformity requirements are there if known?

    Why? Different applications will require different light levels, which plays a large role in determining the overall project cost.

    Q6. Ask About The Operating Profile

    How long does the light need to be on each night? When the light is on, do the light levels need to be met throughout the night or at certain times? If you’re unsure, a good manufacturer should be able to help.

    Why? The operating profile is a crucial aspect of a solar lighting project. Manufacturers will “tune” their systems differently for power management, based on these profiles.

    Here are some examples of operating profiles:

    • Dusk to dawn (all-night operation): the light will run at the same light output level all night.
    • Dim in off-peak hours: for example, the light will run at the required light output level for 5 hours after dusk, then dim to 30% of the required light level. 2 hours before dawn, the light levels will return to 100% until sunrise.
    • Off or dimmed at an exact time: for example, the light will run at the required light output level until 11 p.m., then will turn off.

    Q7. Ask About The Color Temperature

    What color of light is required—warmer (3000K) or cooler (6000K)?

    Why? Color temperature affects the fixture power output and can factor into the project cost. While the light color temperature may be more of a preference than a requirement, cities are leaning more towards lights with warmer color temperatures as they seem to be better for our health and the environment.

    In Summary

    Asking these questions can ensure you’re specified a solar light that will meet your project requirements over the long term at no extra cost. You can also be confident that your lighting system won’t die prematurely or become unnecessarily large, and expensive.

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    Basics of Solar Street Light with Pole and Battery

    In an era marked by growing concerns about climate change and the depletion of non-renewable energy sources, solar energy has emerged as a promising solution for sustainable power generation. Solar street lights with poles and batteries offer an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional street lighting systems. This article aims to provide comprehensive information about solar street lights, their components, benefits, and practical considerations, catering to solar energy buyers and individuals seeking a simple understanding of this innovative lighting solution.

     

    Understanding Solar Street Lights

     

    Solar streetlights consist of the following key components:

    1. Solar Panels: Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, are the primary component of solar street lights. These panels capture sunlight and convert it into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. They are typically made of multiple interconnected solar cells, which generate direct current (DC) electricity.
    2. Battery Systems: Solar street lights incorporate battery systems to store the electrical energy generated by the solar panels. These batteries provide power for the LED lights during nighttime or when sunlight is insufficient. Common battery types used in solar street lights include lithium-ion, lead-acid, and gel batteries.
    3. LED Lights: Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights are highly efficient and long-lasting sources of illumination used in solar street lights. LEDs consume less energy than traditional lighting technologies and offer better luminous efficacy, ensuring optimal utilization of stored energy.
    4. Pole Structure: The pole structure serves as the support and mounting platform for the solar panels, battery systems, and LED lights. It is typically made of durable materials such as aluminum or steel, ensuring stability and durability in outdoor environments. The pole also houses wiring and electrical connections, protecting them from environmental elements.

     

    1.2 How Solar Street Lights Work:

     

    Solar street lights operate in a simple and efficient manner, utilizing the following process:

     

    Solar Energy Conversion: During daylight hours, solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. This process occurs through the photovoltaic effect, where sunlight excites electrons in the solar cells, generating a flow of electrical current.

     

    1. Energy Storage: The electrical energy generated by the solar panels is stored in the battery systems. The batteries ensure a continuous power supply for the LED lights, enabling them to function during periods of low sunlight or at night.

     

    1. Intelligent Control: Solar street lights are equipped with intelligent controllers that regulate the flow of electrical energy. These controllers automatically detect ambient light levels and turn the LED lights on and off accordingly. This feature ensures efficient energy utilization and prolongs battery life.

     

    1. Illumination: When ambient light levels decrease, such as at dusk or during overcast conditions, the LED lights are powered on, providing illumination. The efficient LED technology used in solar street lights produces bright, white light, creating a safe and well-lit environment for pedestrians and vehicles.

     

    1. Continuous Operation: Solar street lights can operate autonomously, relying solely on solar energy for power. During daylight hours, the solar panels recharge the battery systems, ensuring uninterrupted operation throughout the night. In areas with limited sunlight, larger battery capacities may be employed to extend the lighting duration.

     

    By harnessing the sun’s energy and utilizing efficient components, solar street lights offer an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and reliable lighting solution for various applications, including streets, parking lots, parks, and other public spaces.

     

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    Benefits of Solar Street Lights

     

    Solar street lights offer numerous benefits, making them an attractive choice for various applications. The following sections outline the key advantages of utilizing solar street lights:

     

    2.1 Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings:

     

    Solar street lights are highly energy-efficient and offer substantial cost savings in the long run. Here’s why:

     

    1. Reduced Electricity Costs: Solar street lights rely on solar energy, eliminating the need for grid power. By harnessing sunlight during the day, these lights operate independently of the electrical grid, resulting in significant savings on electricity bills.

     

    1. Efficient LED Lighting: Solar street lights utilize LED technology, which is highly energy-efficient compared to traditional lighting sources. LEDs consume less power while providing superior brightness and longer lifespan, translating to further energy savings and reduced maintenance costs.

     

    Related Article:  https://www.Clodesun.com/hybrid-mains-complementary-solar-street-light/

     

    2.2 Environmentally Friendly Lighting Solution:

     

    Solar street lights are an eco-friendly alternative to conventional lighting solutions, contributing to a sustainable and greener environment. Here’s how:

     

    1. Reduced Carbon Footprint: Solar street lights operate using clean and renewable solar energy, minimizing carbon emissions associated with electricity generation from fossil fuels. By adopting solar street lights, communities can actively contribute to mitigating climate change and reducing air pollution.

     

    1. Light Pollution Control: Solar street lights are designed to emit directional light, focusing illumination on desired areas and reducing light pollution. This helps preserve the natural darkness of the night sky, protecting ecosystems and supporting nocturnal wildlife.

     

    2.3 Easy Installation and Maintenance:

     

    Solar street lights offer ease of installation and require minimal maintenance, making them a convenient lighting solution. Consider the following advantages:

     

    1. Simplified Wiring: Solar street lights have a self-contained design, requiring minimal wiring compared to grid-powered lights. This simplifies the installation process and reduces installation time and costs.

     

    1. Low Maintenance Requirements: Once installed, solar street lights have low maintenance needs. The absence of complex electrical components and the durability of the system result in reduced operational costs over the long term.

     

    2.4 Enhanced Safety and Security:

     

    Solar street lights contribute to safer and more secure environments, benefiting both pedestrians and motorists. Here are the advantages:

     

    1. Consistent Illumination: Well-lit streets enhance visibility and improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, reducing the risk of accidents and criminal activities. Solar street lights provide consistent illumination, ensuring well-lit public spaces even during power outages.

     

    1. Off-Grid Operation: Solar street lights operate independently of the electrical grid, making them immune to grid failures or blackouts. This ensures uninterrupted lighting, promoting safety and security in areas prone to power disruptions.

     

    By harnessing solar energy, solar street lights offer energy efficiency, cost savings, environmental benefits, easy installation and maintenance, and enhanced safety and security. These advantages make them an attractive choice for solar energy buyers and individuals seeking sustainable and reliable lighting solutions.

     

    Components of Solar Street Lights

     

    Solar street lights consist of several essential components that work together to provide efficient and sustainable lighting solutions. This section elaborates on the key components of solar street lights:

     

    3.1 Solar Panels:

     

    Solar panels are the heart of solar street lights, responsible for capturing sunlight and converting it into electrical energy. Here’s a closer look at solar panels:

     

    1. Sunlight Absorption: Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, are composed of multiple interconnected solar cells. These cells are made of semiconductor materials, such as silicon, that absorb sunlight and convert it into direct current (DC) electricity through the photovoltaic effect.

     

    1. Power Output: The power output of solar panels depends on factors such as the surface area, efficiency of the solar cells, and the intensity of sunlight. Solar panels are designed to maximize sunlight absorption, ensuring optimal energy production throughout the day.

     

    1. Durability: Solar panels are constructed to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and hail. They are typically protected by a tempered glass cover and encapsulated in a durable frame, ensuring longevity and resistance to environmental elements.

     

    3.2 Battery Systems:

     

    Battery systems play a vital role in solar street lights, storing the electrical energy generated by the solar panels. Here’s an overview of battery systems used in solar street lights:

     

    1. Energy Storage: Battery systems store the excess electrical energy produced by the solar panels during daylight hours. This stored energy is utilized to power the LED lights during nighttime or when sunlight is insufficient.

     

    1. Battery Types: Commonly used battery types in solar street lights include lithium-ion, lead-acid, and gel batteries. Each type has its advantages and considerations, such as energy density, lifespan, and maintenance requirements. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly preferred for their high energy density, longer lifespan, and reduced maintenance needs.

     

    1. Capacity and Autonomy: The battery capacity determines the amount of energy that can be stored and supplied to the LED lights. The capacity should be carefully chosen to ensure sufficient energy autonomy for the desired lighting duration, even during consecutive cloudy days.

     

    3.3 LED Lights:

     

    LED lights are the primary source of illumination in solar street lights, offering energy-efficient and long-lasting lighting solutions. Consider the following aspects of LED lights:

     

    1. Energy Efficiency: LED lights are highly energy-efficient, consuming less power compared to traditional lighting technologies. This efficiency allows solar street lights to maximize the utilization of stored energy, extending lighting duration.

     

    1. Luminous Efficacy: LED lights have a high luminous efficacy, meaning they produce more light output per unit of power consumed. This results in brighter illumination while minimizing energy waste.

     

    1. Long Lifespan: LED lights have a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional lighting sources. This reduces maintenance costs and the need for frequent light replacements.

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    3.4 Pole Structure:

     

    The pole structure serves as the support and mounting platform for various components of solar street lights. Here’s an overview of the pole structure:

     

    1. Stability and Durability: The pole structure is typically made of durable materials such as aluminum or steel. This ensures stability and durability, allowing the solar street lights to withstand harsh weather conditions and environmental stresses.

     

    1. Wiring and Electrical Connections: The pole structure houses the wiring and electrical connections required to connect the solar panels, battery systems, and LED lights. Proper insulation and protection of these components ensure safe and reliable operation.

     

    1. Height and Design Considerations: The height and design of the pole structure should be chosen to meet specific lighting requirements, ensuring optimal light distribution and coverage for the intended application.

     

    By incorporating solar panels, battery systems, LED lights, and a sturdy pole structure, solar street lights provide a comprehensive and efficient lighting solution.

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    Key Considerations for Solar Street Light Buyers

     

    When considering the purchase of solar street lights, there are several crucial factors to keep in mind. This section highlights key considerations that buyers should take into account to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of their solar street lighting solution:

     

    4.1 Location and Sunlight Availability

     

    The location and sunlight availability play a significant role in the performance of solar street lights. Consider the following factors:

     

    1. Sunlight Exposure: Assess the amount and duration of direct sunlight the installation location receives throughout the year. Solar panels require optimal sunlight exposure to generate sufficient energy. Locations with obstacles that cast shadows, such as tall buildings or trees, may affect the performance of solar panels.

     

    1. Orientation and Tilt: Determine the best orientation and tilt angle for the solar panels to maximize sunlight absorption. The angle should be adjusted based on the geographical location to ensure the panels capture the most sunlight possible.

     

    4.2 Battery Capacity and Autonomy

     

    The battery capacity and autonomy of solar street lights are crucial for reliable operation. Consider the following aspects:

     

    1. Lighting Duration: Assess the required lighting duration and select a battery system with sufficient capacity to meet those needs. The battery should have enough stored energy to power the LED lights throughout the night and during consecutive cloudy days.

     

    1. Autonomy Calculation: Consider the number of days the solar street lights need to operate without receiving direct sunlight. This will help determine the required battery capacity for optimal autonomy.

     

    4.3 Durability and Weather Resistance

     

    Solar street lights should be durable and capable of withstanding various weather conditions. Consider the following factors:

     

    1. Construction Materials: Opt for solar street lights made of high-quality materials, such as corrosion-resistant aluminum or robust steel, to ensure durability and longevity.

     

    1. IP Rating: Check the Ingress Protection (IP) rating of the solar street lights. A higher IP rating signifies better protection against dust and water ingress. Look for IP65 or higher for adequate weather resistance.

     

    1. Impact Resistance: Ensure the solar street lights are designed to withstand external impacts, such as strong winds or accidental collisions. Sturdy construction and suitable pole design contribute to enhanced durability.

     

    4.4 Lighting Performance and Control

     

    Evaluate the lighting performance and control options to meet specific requirements. Consider the following factors:

     

    1. Luminous Efficacy: Assess the luminous efficacy of the LED lights to ensure optimal brightness while minimizing energy consumption. Look for high-quality LEDs with efficient light output.

     

    1. Lighting Control: Determine the desired lighting control options, such as motion sensors or dimming capabilities. These features enhance energy efficiency by adjusting lighting levels based on occupancy and ambient light conditions.

     

    1. Intelligent Controllers: Consider solar street lights equipped with intelligent controllers that regulate charging, battery management, and lighting control. These controllers optimize energy utilization, prolong battery life, and ensure efficient operation.

     

    By considering the location and sunlight availability, battery capacity and autonomy, durability and weather resistance, and lighting performance and control options, solar street light buyers can make informed decisions and select a suitable lighting solution that meets their specific requirements. These considerations ensure optimal performance, longevity, and energy efficiency of the solar street lights.

     

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    Conclusion

    Solar street lights with poles and batteries offer a sustainable and efficient lighting solution for various applications. By harnessing solar energy, these lights provide numerous benefits such as energy efficiency, cost savings, environmental friendliness, easy installation and maintenance, and enhanced safety and security. Understanding the components of solar street lights, including solar panels, battery systems, LED lights, and pole structures, is essential to grasp their functionality.

     

    Buyers of solar street lights should consider key factors to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of their lighting solution. Factors such as location and sunlight availability, battery capacity and autonomy, durability and weather resistance, and lighting performance and control play crucial roles in determining the optimal choice.

     

    With proper consideration of these factors, buyers can select solar street lights that meet their specific requirements and provide reliable and sustainable illumination for streets, parking lots, parks, and other public spaces.

     

    Solar street lights with poles and batteries pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions, energy savings, and improved safety and security. By embracing solar energy, communities and individuals can make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the benefits of efficient and cost-effective lighting solutions.

     

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    Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light

    Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light

    Solar street light is a new generation Zero Emissions, Zero Fuel or Running Costs, Zero Maintenance of energy conservation, and environmental protection product, solar street lights are a combination of two aspects of technology: solar power generation technology and LED lighting technology, completing two technologies with complementary advantages.

    But because of the limitations on solar battery power and battery technology, so using solar power is hard to totally satisfy the lighting time, especially on a rainy day in the circumstances, in order to avoid this case, the lack of light, street light section and therefore we have developed a mains complementary solar energy street lamp lighting plan.

    Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light

    Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light

    What is the Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light principle?

    Hybrid Grid power complementary solar-led street lights, or we may also be called it on-grid solar-led street lights can solve the problem of insufficient solar light in high latitude areas and the long rainy season in certain areas. Compared with the ordinary solar street lamp, it solves the problem of light-off caused by rainy days and insufficient light. Both systems have their own advantages and disadvantages. And such technology could be also used in solar flood lights, solar parking lot lights, and integrated solar street lights.

    Solar cell conversion in power through the charger to the battery to save electricity, center control at any time to collect information about the battery, avoid excessive charging and discharging, the maintenance the battery; At night when the battery power savings by an inverter into 220 v alternating current to the lamp power supply.

    The technology used by the grid power complementary solar street lights is not a traditional grid-tied technology. It does not upload solar power to the grid. Its grid connection means that when it encounters a long rainy day and the solar power supply is insufficient, it switches to the grid power supply.

    The difference between traditional solar light and the  hybrid complementary solar street lamp

    The difference between traditional solar lights and the solar energy complementary solar street lamp is that the city electricity complementary solar street lamp needs to connect a group of electric power cables to the controller, and needs a transformer to convert grid AC electricity to suitable DC electricity. and the power supply is converted to the power supply when the battery is short of power.

    The main advantage of a hybrid complementary solar street lamp

    1. High-power solar street light is available

    2. Strong environmental adaptability for solar street light

    3. Do not need high requirements for batteries, solar panel

    The main disadvantage of a hybrid complementary solar street lamp

    1. Need cable and complicated installation

    2. Additional switching power supply and constant current source are required

    There are 2 types of Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light

    1.  220V city electricity as main power, when it is cut off, the solar power starts to supply energy as a backup Emergency light.

    2. Solar Power is the main power, When it has a long rainy day, and the battery has low energy, the 220V city power starts to supply energy.

    (90% of the market use this solution, solar power as the main power could save a lot of electricity cost)

    Hybrid Mains Complementary Solar Street Light Application Case

    We will introduce a kind of solar street light with grid power complementary. Its main function is to switch to grid power when solar power is insufficient. In this way, when experiencing a long rainy season, or in areas with insufficient light at high latitudes, solar street lights can function well without the lights shut down.

    Complementation of 220V city electricity solar street lights are widely used, In some important roads or highways, the lights are not allowed to be turned off. People either use solar energy as a backup emergency light or use 220V city electricity as a complementation.

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    Conclusion

    Clodesun has produced 220V electricity power hybrid complementary solar street lights and has 10 years of experience. We will add a smart Solar controller and a ( High quality) 220V electricity power driver. The cost just needs to add $45-60$ for the sulotion.

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      As we know, the dust cover on the solar panel would reduce the solar power generation efficiency. So we need to clean the solar panel after installation regularly. especially in the Middle East area with Sandstorm Weather, It is easy to use a piece of equipment to clean the solar panel’s array that is mounted on the roof or ground, but it’s difficult to clean a single solar panel that is installed on a high post. And labor cost is high to manually clean the hundreds and thousands of solar panels on each solar street light pole.

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light Technical Solution

      The automatic smart self-cleaning system is the best solution, The system is powered by a solar panel and automatically cleans the solar panel in the morning and afternoon. no need to pay extra costs for cleaning dust while keeping the solar panel at high efficiency.

      This technology has solved the problem of solar panels that can carry out automatically cleaning solar panels and road lamp caps simultaneously with rainwater, automatically cleans solar panels to remove dust and sand, solving the long-standing global issue which is to avoid PV energy input with 50% lower efficiency by dust and bird dropping cover, keeping PV with maximum charge efficiency always for years, high illuminating effect.

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      Clodesun’s Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      Clodesun’s self-cleaning range of solar lighting is designed for areas where sea spray, dust, dirt, or snow may cover the panel preventing the battery from being charged fully. Available in 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120w outputs catering for multiple applications. All models feature the unique automatic solar panel self-cleaning function that automatically cleans the solar panel, the cleaning bars sweep over the panel up and back three times in the morning and then once every six hours. The integrated design incorporates a high-efficiency solar panel, Lithium-ion battery, and LED array in one, easy-to-install package without the need for trenching cabling, or an electrician.

      The Beneficial Effect of Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light

      This innovative self-cleaning solar light removes accumulated dust, bird droppings, and fallen debris from its solar panel. Keeping its solar panel free of unwanted debris helps to maximize sunlight exposure and subsequent brightness, battery life, and longevity of the light. With a high-quality battery, the self-cleaning light provides up to 7 nights of continual lighting, and a built-in temperature control system allows it to work in freezing temperatures.

      Conclusion

      Smart Self-Cleaning Solar Street Light is slowly maturing and is popular in the Middle East, which increases the conversion efficiency of solar panels keeping PV with maximum charge efficiency always for years, high illuminating effect.

      There are about 5 smart self-cleaning solar street light manufacturers in China that are fulfilling the need of the people. Moreover, their products are high-class and genuine, and long-lasting.

      Bonus: ClodeSun Solar

      ClodeSun (CLODE Optoelectric Co., Ltd.) was established in 2013. Headquartered in Shenzhen, it is a high-tech enterprise in China. But ClodeSun sells a lot of products in Europe.

      Clodesun launched a foldable design all in one solar street light in 2021, which are designed by our German team for more than 1 year and tested for 2 years. This light stands out among various integrated solar streetlights. It is widely praised by customers all over the world.

        solar street light price in Dubai

        2023 Solar Street Light Price in Dubai

        As a manager who has been in the solar street light business for about 10 years, the most frequently asked question is, How much do your solar street lights cost? Today, The questions now are, how much do integrated solar street lights cost in Dubai?

        Solar Power Overview in Dubai.

        Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is one of the major oil producers in the world, and Dubai has also ranked one of the top carbon dioxide emitters per capita in the world. However, even though this is the case, the U.A.E. government has taken steps to shift to renewable energy, especially solar power.

        Solar power still accounts for a small percentage of the entire energy production in the country. But the government is aiming to generate about 50% of its electrical energy from renewable sources by 2050.

        Currently, they are doing well with this goal, and there is even a possibility that the country’s solar capacity will increase fourfold by 2025, raising the current 2.1GW total to 8.5GW.

        Why Solar solar street light is a Good Choice for Dubai.

        Dubai holds the title of one of the highest solar exposure rates in the world, so the district is undeniably suitable for producing solar energy, so it is very suitable to install solar street lights to save energy.

        solar street light price in Dubai

        solar street light price in Dubai

        Benefits of Solar Street Lights

        1. Lifespan – Compared to traditional street lights, solar-powered lights can last longer. How? a conventional street light can last for approximately an average of 5,000 to 8000 hours or to make it simpler, it can only last for a year or less of usage. On the other hand, solar-powered lights’ lifespan is around 5 to 7 years, making them ahead of traditional lights.
        2. Energy-efficient – One of its advantages is its ability to save energy while producing enough solar power to light the streets at night. Generally, the energy that can be saved from solar lights is around 40 to 60% as compared to the traditional high-intensity discharge light products that consume a lot of energy.
        3. Eco-friendly – For solar-powered street lights, they offer an eco-friendly lighting solution. Besides, it is an excellent alternative to the conventional street light system. Aside from it generates power from renewable energy, it also has no mercury in the structure. It also has much sturdy and durable combined materials contributing to its longer life span which reduces more waste compared to traditional street lights.
        4. Less light waste – Street lights powered by solar are made with direct refractors that help in lessening the undue loss of light, leading to high-quality performance. Besides, the light from the solar lamps reaches where it is positioned, so there will be little to no light energy waste.
        5. Low greenhouse gas emission – One of the main reasons for intense global warming is the constant release of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Thus, it should be lessened, if it cannot be avoided. By using solar-powered street lights, you can help in eliminating carbon emissions since it does not release greenhouse gases

        Solar Street Light Price in Dubai

        40W solar led street light price in Dubai( 150$-280$)

        40W solar LED street lights have mounting heights ranging from 3m to 5m with 5m to 6m road width, pole and pole distance is 16m-18m, 40w is suitable for installation in local roads, countryside roads, small roads, event lighting, and commercial lighting.

        60w solar led street light price in Dubai(200$-300$)

        60W solar LED street lights have mounting heights ranging from 6m to 7m with 8m to 10m road width, pole and pole distance is 20-25m, 60w is suitable to install in local roads, small roads, Parking lots, courtyard, pathway.

        100W solar street light price in Dubai(250$-410$)

        These solar streetlights come with pole mounting heights ranging from 8m to 10m. They are suitable for main roads and highways with road widths ranging from 12m to 15m and pole-to-pole distances, ranging from 25-30m.

        120W solar led street light price in Dubai(280$-490$)

        These all-in-one solar lights are perfect for main roads and highways with mounting heights ranging from 10m to 15m meters and road widths of 15m to 20 meters, pole height is 10m-12m, and pole and pole distance is 30m-35m.

          Conclusion

          When concluding different watt costs of Solar street lights in Dubai from Chinese factories, Clodesun as one of the leading solar street light manufacturers in China, solar street lights are project products, usually, a project needs dozens to thousands of sets of solar street lights, if you accidentally choose a low-quality solar street light, you will suffer huge losses, so I recommend customers to choose carefully, do not just focus on low-cost products, and I hope that my summary of choose quality solar street light experience can give you some help.

           

           

          Solar street light price in malaysia in 2022

          Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia in 2023

          There are a lot of solar street light brands in the Malaysian market these years, maybe different brands of solar street lights have different prices because the solar street light accessories, sizes, and Capacities are not the same, another critical factor is the location of the suppliers, with this out of the way, there are different solar street lights in Malaysia and their prices.

          As each project differs in size and design and application requirements, installation costs vary. However, because solar street lighting requires no underground cabling or expensive machinery, installation costs are generally around a quarter of a grid-powered lighting equivalent.

          solar street light in Malaysia

          solar street light in Malaysia

          40w Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia price is 150$-250$

          Specification:1. Double-sided Solar Panel: 60W DC18V (High-efficiency Monocrystalline )
          2. LED Power: 40W (5050 Cree LED chip from US), 160 lm/w
          3. Battery: LiFePO4 Lithium, 18-24Ah×12.8V
          4. Controller: MPPT
          5. CCT: 6000K (3500-6000K can be customzied)
          6. Work Time: Continuously 3-5 rainy days, 12 hours per night
          7. Control Mode: Light/ Time/ Microwave sensor control
          8. Recommend Installation Height: 4m
          9. Recommand Installation Distance: 15-20m
          10. Certifications: CB, CE, IK10, FCC, IP67, SGS, COC, NSS
          11. Lamp Housing: Die-cast Aluminum

          60w Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia price is 200$-320$

          1. Double-sided Solar Panel: 80W DC18V (High-efficiency Monocrystalline)
          2. LED Power: 60W (5050 Cree LED chip from US), 160lm/w
          3. Battery: LiFePO4 Lithium, 24-36Ah×12.8V
          4. Controller: MPPT
          5. CCT: 6000K (3500-6000K can be customzied)
          6. Work Time: Continuously 3-5 rainy days, 12 hours per night
          7. Control Mode: Light/ Time/ Microwave sensor control
          8. Recommend Installation Height: 6m
          9. Recommand Installation Distance: 20-25m
          10. Certifications: CB, CE, IK10, FCC, IP67, SGS, COC, NSS
          11. Lamp Housing: Die-cast Aluminum

          80w Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia price is 250$-350$

          1. Double-sided Solar Panel: 100W DC18V (High-efficiency Monocrystalline)
          2. LED Power: 80W (5050 Cree LED chip from US), 160lm/w
          3. Battery: LiFePO4 Lithium, 36Ah×12.8V
          4. Controller: MPPT
          5. CCT: 6000K (3500-6000K can be customzied)
          6. Work Time: Continuously 3-5 rainy days, 12 hours per night
          7. Control Mode: Light/ Time/ Microwave sensor control
          8. Recommend Installation Height: 6m
          9. Recommand Installation Distance: 20-25m
          10. Certifications: CB, CE, IK10, FCC, IP67, SGS, COC, NSS
          11. Lamp Housing: Die-cast Aluminum

          100w Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia price is 320$-400$

          1. Double-sided Solar Panel: 140W DC18V (High-efficiency Monocrystalline)
          2. LED Power: 100W (5050 Cree LED chip from US), 160lm/w
          3. Battery: LiFePO4 Lithium, 42Ah-48Ah×12.8V
          4. Controller: MPPT
          5. CCT: 6000K (3500-6000K can be customzied)
          6. Work Time: Continuously 3-5 rainy days, 12 hours per night
          7. Control Mode: Light/ Time/ Microwave sensor control
          8. Recommend Installation Height: 8m
          9. Recommand Installation Distance: 25-30m
          10. Certifications: CB, CE, IK10, FCC, IP67, SGS, COC, NSS
          11. Lamp Housing: Die-cast Aluminum

          120w Solar Street Light Price in Malaysia price is 350$-490$

          1. Double-sided Solar Panel: 160W DC18V (High-efficiency Monocrystalline)
          2. LED light: 120W (5050 Cree LED chip from US), 160lm/w
          3. Battery: LiFePO4 Lithium, 48Ah-54Ah×12.8V
          4. Controller: MPPT
          5.CCT: 6000K (3500-6000K can be customzied)
          6. Work Time: Continuously 3-5 rainy days, 12 hours per night
          7. Control Mode: Light/ Time/ Microwave sensor control
          8. Recommend Installation Height: 8-12m
          9. Recommand Installation Distance: 30-35m
          10. Certifications: CB, CE, IK10, FCC, IP67, SGS, COC, NSS
          11. Lamp Housing: Die-cast Aluminum

          Conclusion

          All the prices above were gotten from a survey of  China solar street light manufacturers’ prices, these are the prices of the most popular solar street light products on the Malaysian market.

            Industrial Solar Street Lights Install in Dubai

            Industrial Solar Street Lights Install in Dubai

            Solar street light suitable for installation in Highway lighting/Street/road lighting/Walkway/pathway lighting
            Parking lot lighting/Residential public lighting/Park/campus/tourist resort lighting/Industrial park/construction site lighting/Sign/Billboard lighting/Security/Temporary lighting/Rural area/Farming lighting and so on.

            Industrial Solar Street Light project in Dubai analysis

            Dubai is a district known for its abundance of oil, and burning oil has been its primary source of electricity. However, as both the oil prices and the electricity demand increased, the government has turned to the notion of solar power so that solar street lights will have a huge market in Dubai in the future.

            Dubai is also one of the largest developers of solar street lighting systems in the United Arab Emirates. Recently, they decided to install 500 pieces of integrated solar street lights in an industrial area, with some manufacturers in the city’s main areas. Often exploited at night by families due to extreme weather conditions in summer, they are very popular. Dubai has a mission: to be a city at the forefront in terms of renewable energy. Thus, it is obvious that the parks could only be lit by solar energy.

            Dubai has a hot desert climate. Summers in Dubai are extremely hot, prolonged, windy, and humid, with an average high of around 40 °C (104 °F) and overnight lows of around 30 °C (86 °F) in the hottest month, August. Most days are sunny throughout the year. Winters are comparatively cool, though mild to warm, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F) in January, it is very suitable for installing solar street lights.

            500 pieces of government industrial all-in-one solar street lights project, completed in May 2022 in Dubai by Clodesun.

            solar street light in Dubai

            solar street light in Dubai

            Clodesun industrial all-in-one solar street light

            Clodesun all-in-one solar street with a patented German new design, the most prominent advantage, are three-type high-brightness 12 hours light, an LED module available, adjustable angle, High-temperature resistance, A class LiFePo4 battery, adjustable solar panel, and very good quality materials became the most important advantages of this solar street light projects in Dubai.

            Clodesun new patented design with appearance and performance upgrade. Foldable solar panel design, 25 degrees optional. Using high-light famous brand oversea Bridgelux chips, lumen up to 160-210LM/W. Using A class LifePo4 battery, Adopt 140 degrees light-emitting lens, same height but greater exposed area. Four lighting modes can be set by remote control within 30 meters.

            After finished install the 500 solar street light projects in Dubai in May 2022, Maybe the government will be very satisfied with the solar street light effect, quality, and our after-sales service, the government plans to purchase another 600 sets of 100w integrated solar street lights from Clodesun in 3 months to install in their capital, we hope the day will come soon.

              solar street light design caculation

              2023 Guidance of Solar Street Light Design Caculation

              Solar street light is charged by solar panel in the daytime and work at night, there is a built-in lithium battery, and different solar panel and battery configuration can meet different illumination requirement. In this article, Clodesun will introduce the solar street light design calculation.

              SOLAR led STREET LIGHT

              Solar Street lights Battery Design

              Step 1, calculate the current:

              For example 12V battery system; 60 watts solar street light power.

              Current(A) = 60W ÷ 12V = 5 A

              Calculate the battery capacity demand:

              For example, the cumulative lighting time of a street lamp every night needs to be 7 hours (H) with a full load;

              (for example, open at 8:00 p.m., close 1 road at 11:30 p.m., open 2 roads at 4:30 a.m., and close at 5:30 a.m.)

              It needs to meet the lighting requirements of 5 consecutive rainy days. (5 days plus the night before the rainy day, 6 days in total)

              Battery capacity = 5A × 7h × (5 + 1) days = 5A × 42h = 210 ah

              Calculation of solar street lamp solar panel

              3: Calculate the peak demand (WP) of the solar panel

              The cumulative lighting time of the street lamp every night needs to be 7 hours (H);

              ★: the average daily effective illumination time of the solar panel is 4-5 hours (H);

              At least 20% of the reserved amount for the solar panel needs to be reserved.
              the rated power of the LED lamp in a solar streetlight is 30W at 12V.

              LED brightness at night will be set as 1 hour 60% + 5 hours 100% + 6 hours 40%

              3 days of autonomy, in other ways, it can support 3 rainy/cloudy days

              battery type is LiFePO4 batteries, the DoD would be 80%

              Step 2: Calculate the daily energy consumption of the LED lamp

              the current consumption of the LED lamp = 30/12 = 2.5Amps

              the total power consumption in a day = 8 hours at 100% brightness

              so the daily power consumption = 2.5 x 8 = 20Ah.

              Step 3: Considering the 3 days’ autonomy
              if we design solar-powered streetlights that can sustain for 3 rainy/cloudy days, then we should multiply daily power consumption by days of autonomy

              that will be, 20Ah x 3 = 60Ah.

              Step 4: Considering the depth of discharge.

              in this example, our battery type is LiFePO4, and Its DoD is 80%

              so the battery size should be 60Ah/80% = 75Ah

              Solar Street Light Solar Panel Design

              The electricity generated by solar panels should be used to make up for the electricity that was used last night, and at the same time, the electricity to be used tonight should be fully charged, that is,

              Solar panel power generation = daily power consumption * 2

              Solar panel power generation = solar panel power * installation site sunshine peak hours * power generation efficiency

              Solar panel power=daily power consumption*2/(peak hours of sunshine at installation location*generation efficiency)

              The peak sunshine hours of the installation site can also be found on the Internet, we will take 4 (most places are around 4 hours unless other places with particularly good sunshine can reach 5 hours).

              The power generation efficiency of solar systems is generally 70-75%.

              Solar Street Light Pole Height Design

              The height of the solar power street light directly affects the illumination range of the led lamps. The higher the light pole, the wider the illumination range according to the Pythagorean theorem.

              Scenic spots and parks are generally suitable for installing solar power street lights of about 7 meters, At night, the traffic of pedestrians and vehicles on rural roads is not large, so it is generally installed by one-sided interactive lighting, and the installation distance is about 20-25 meters. If it is less than 20 meters, part of the lighting will be affected. In addition, one more street light should be installed at the corner to avoid lighting blind spots.

              palm tree solar street light

              solar power street light installation 3D photometric drawing

              If you want to install a solar power street light with a pole height of 8 meters, you must ensure that the distance between the street lights is 25-30 meters. You should use the cross-lighting method for installation on both sides. This method is mostly used for road lighting with a width of 10 -15 meters.

              For roads with 12-meter light poles, the longitudinal spacing of solar power street lights is generally recommended to be 30-50 meters. Symmetrical lighting on both sides should be used, and the road lighting width needs to exceed 15 meters.

              Solar Street Lighting  Installation Design?

              Different countries and regions have different geographic locations and latitudes. and we may set different battery capacities and solar panel sizes for the solar streetlights. When people install solar street lights someplace, on one side, the solar panel can face the sun directly, but on the other side, the solar panel can not face the sun, so if the solar panel can be adjustable, it will absorb more solar energy, which can maximize the conversion of solar energy while the lower quality solar led street light panel is fixed, causing low conversion rate of solar and the using areas are also limited, so when we design solar street light project, we need to confirm that the sun can face the solar panel on both side of the road

              And we also need to consider the amount of traffic or activity in the area that needs illumination. For example, if solar street lights are installed on highways or airports, the traffic of people and vehicles is very busy and the lighting illuminations are relatively high. For example, especially on the highway, the client usually requires 100% 12 hours at night and last 3-4 rainy days. Conventional solar street lights can not meet the lighting requirements. then we need to consider enlarging the size of the solar panel and the capacity of the battery, another method is to increase the capacity of the solar street light battery and reduce the power of the LED.

              When solar street lights are installed in parks and village roads, the traffic of people is not very busy, and the illumination requirements are not high. The government can consider using conventional solar street lights at this time in order to save costs and energy.

              Conclusion

              Before we start a solar street light project, we need to know the factors that affect the working solar power street light system, Like the width and lanes of the road, Lux level, working hours per day, local sunshine conditions, average continuous rainy days, and the highest or lowest environment temperature. With these conditions, a scientific and reasonable solar power system can be designed.

                Philipps solar street light review

                2023 Philips Solar Street Lights’ Honest Review

                Sunlight is a non-polluting, inexhaustible, and reliable source of power. Photovoltaic (PV) technology is becoming the most efficient way of supplying energy due to air pollution, global climate change, and resource scarcity. Solar LED energy has the advantage of being an efficient alternative to CFL. 

                Philips solar streetlights are a great solution when electricity is erratic or unavailable in your local area. There are some urban areas where solar street lights are recommended since they reduce dependence on conventional sources of power and encourage the use of green energy. These solutions are durable and reliable to fulfill lighting needs.

                Related article: Best 20 Solar Street Light Manufacturers in Europe

                Microprocessors in Philips solar street lights determine sunset and sunrise using algorithms. Because of the A-brand quality crystalline silicon solar panel, it is efficient and durable.

                Its maximum efficiency can be attributed to its high-luminance LED module. Low-voltage solar controllers are known for being able to dim lights to conserve energy (electricity). Energy is stored in discharge batteries for use when needed, as well as ensuring that there is a backup power source in case of inclement weather.

                Solar panels convert solar energy from the sun into electrical energy which is stored in batteries during the day. As the battery discharges during the night, electrical energy is released to power the LED luminaire. The solar hybrid input will be activated automatically if the battery is not sufficiently charged or if it drains throughout the night.

                  Types of Philips Solar StreetLights

                  • RoadFlair
                  • RoadFlair Gen2
                  • SmartBright Road
                  • GreenVision Xceed Gen2
                  • Smart Post-top G3
                  • Luma Gen2 Solar
                  • UniStreet Gen2 Solar
                  • Sunday
                  • GreenLine V2 Solar
                  • Smart Bright Solar
                  • RoadFlair Gen4 Solar
                  • GreenVision Xceed Gen4.0 Solar
                  • GreenVision Xceed V2 Gen4.0

                  Technical Specs

                  • System wattage (W):  7- 50W
                  • System efficacy (lm/W):  Up to 165lm/W
                  • The lumen output (lm):  2000 – 7500lm
                  • Housing:  Aluminium pressure die-cast
                  • Color temperature:  (K) 3000, 4000
                  • CRI:  70, 80
                  • IP rating:  IP66
                  • IK rating:  IK10
                  • Cover:  Glass cover

                  Main Advantages of Philips Solar Street Light

                  Solar street lights from Phillips operate independently; therefore, they have low operation costs. According to this, this type of street lighting is not connected to the electric grid and is a wireless light.

                  Lighting depends on heat energy from the sun, and streetlights store much solar energy during daylight hours. Solar street lights are less complicated to maintain and risk overheating than conventional street lights.

                  By not having external wires on the solar wires, accidents have been minimized during installation. Electrocution or strangulation can be the result. It is environmentally friendly because Philips solar street lights are solar-powered; hence, they do not contribute to carbon footprints.

                   It has become an efficient and handy solution to lighting difficulties due to certain solar street lighting systems’ simplicity of transportation.

                  Within the first five hours of the night, the system performs at medium brightness. As the intensity of light decreases, the PIR sensor is activated by the movement of humans or until dawn.

                  If it senses movement within a certain radius of the luminaire, it automatically turns on the full brightness.

                  Solar outdoor luminaires require virtually no maintenance in comparison to conventional street lights.

                  Related article: 20 Best Solar Street Light Manufacturers/Brands Selling in Australia 2021

                  Main Disadvantages of Philips Solar Street Light

                  Philips street light is more expensive compared to conventional street lights. This is the major reason why some people have never considered buying it.

                  Rather than considering the benefits of solar streetlights in the long term, they think about the cost. Their non-wired nature makes their theft a high risk.

                  A high monetary value makes them more susceptible to theft than traditional streetlights, which are low in value. It is possible to accumulate moisture, snow, and dust on the horizontal PV panels.

                  The result could be a reduction in energy production or even the cessation of it entirely. It is important to check the Philips solar street light regularly, particularly if it is installed in a location with severe weather conditions that can shorten or damage its life.

                  There are rechargeable batteries that need to be replaced now and then within the lifetime of the fixture. The total cost of the lighting system increases as a result. Battery maintenance costs include replacing rechargeable batteries, since they may be exhausted like some components.

                  Philips solar streetlights offer both advantages and disadvantages, so an objective evaluation of their overall benefits is your responsibility. Determine whether it is worthwhile to purchase them. Despite this, Philips solar street lights tend to be more popular; therefore, you need to give them a try.

                  Related article: 20 Best Solar Street Light Manufacturers in the USA in 2021

                  Customer Reviews

                  Philips streetlights have been regarded as one of the best streetlights available in the market and thousands of customers have reviewed them. Let’s have a look at a few of them.

                  Murali J says: “Excellent lamp. Good coverage of light. Strong-built glass and metal parts. Since branded items are at a higher price. But worth product.”

                  Dhruv Vats says: “It spreads in a wide area when placed at an appropriate height. For just 25W it covers a lot of areas if placed at a good height from the ground .soft white light somewhat similar to moonlight .perfect at this watt for a street light.”

                  Mr. Ganess Ch. Datta says: “Light is extremely bright….easy to fit at my home roof…illuminated sufficiently….very very energy-saving…….only 15 wt consumption …….pure white light. After 6 months I am bound to update my review…..it is extremely a matter of great regret that my roof light is completely out of order even like a branded company PHILIPS…… purchased from a local authorized dealer of Philips.”

                    Summary

                    In regions where power outages are common, solar and solar hybrid street lights excel. Crime can be deterred and communities can be made safer and more resilient.

                    In the end, solar lighting is an accessible, efficient, and future-proof solution to community development that could contribute greatly to global economic recovery both on and off the continent. More than 1 billion people on Earth have no access to electricity after sunset, which is about 17% of the global population. Investing in lighting technology that enhances lives and enhances communities is at the core of Philips Lighting’s mission.