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2023 German New Design Solar Street Light

As the solar street light market continues to grow rapidly with more than 25%, more and more companies are starting to provide different solar-led street light solutions, some of those companies provided very good and high-quality products, but unfortunately, most companies started to introduce to market some very cheap and low-quality products, that product looks nice and practical.

But if you scratch beneath the surface and study their technical specifications in more detail, you will notice that those products are completely not sufficient for optimal working conditions and to provide the expected life cycle of life of all in one solar-led street light which is less than 2 years even one year.

2022 ALL IN ONE SOLAR STREET LIGHT

Poor quality is probably the main reason why more and more clients around the world do not trust in use solar led street lights, For example, the governments of Iraq and Nepal ban the installation of solar led street lights, because their governments have been very disappointed with the quality of solar street lights.

Admit it: finding the top quality all in one solar led street light on the market isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do nowadays. As a matter of fact, there are so many companies that make solar street lights out there, which can make it super hard to figure out which one is the right one for you.

In this article, Belinda will try to explain why is critical to choose high-quality components for a solar-led street light solution.

The components of solar-led street lights are the LED lamp, battery, controller, and solar panel, and the price and cost of solar-led street lights truly depend on the components.

First: All-in-one solar street light Battery type

The main cost of solar street lights is the battery. And the cost of the battery takes part about 15% to 20% of the whole solar lights. So battery quality is the most important thing for solar lights purchasing.

When you want to buy integrated solar led street light, you may ask, should I choose a Ternary Li-ion battery or LiFePo4 battery, what is the cost, and how can I choose, well, you are not alone, 95% of solar street lights Customer will ask this same question.

From the comparison table above:

A-class LiFePO4 Lithium> B-class LiFePO4 Lithium>Ternary Li-ion Lithium> Broken Lithium detached from the electric car（D-class）, but over 90% of Solar street light manufacturers use the broken lithium battery which is detached from Electricity car, the lifespan less than one year.

solar street light battery

Although A class LiFePO4 battery is more expensive than Ternary Li-ion Lithium, offer significant advantages, including improved discharge efficiency, longer life span, and the ability to deep cycle while maintaining performance and its chemical substance inside is more stable, which makes it kind of high-temperature resistance

If you want to buy high-quality solar street lights, Belinda suggests you choose an A-class LiFePO4 battery or B-class Lifepo4 battery, Although their cost is higher than other batteries, their lifespan will be extended by more than three to five years. So, if your project is in the tropics, a LiFePO4 battery is recommended. But if the project is in northern countries, we advise ternary lithium batteries.

Second: Solar street light solar panel size and class

Why did we choose Monocrystalline solar panels? By selecting a monocrystalline solar module, Solar-led street Lighting International knows it will produce more energy, work better in high temperatures, and last longer than a polycrystalline panel, We build these with our end-users in mind – you want a budget-friendly product that will last and that is what we provide.

And the wider solar panel size means Large load power, and high capacity, which can increase the solar panel Efficiency, could offer enough power for bearing power and is the insurance of brightness and longer backup time during cloudy days.

But the low-quality solar panel size configuration is less than two and a half times the load power. If the cloudy days exceed more than expected design requirements, the led light would not work.

solar panel street light

Third: Solar street light smart MPPT solar charge controller

There are 2 types of controllers: PWM and MPPT in the market.

All in one solar led street light to adopt a smart MPPT controller, for, in this case, PWM will waste some energy collected by panels, while MPPT can convert all the solar energy collected into chemical energy, and this smart MPPT improves battery life and provided the efficient service throughout the whole year.

Compared to our smart MPPT controller to the PWM controller, the whole solar street light efficiency increased by about 30%.

solar street light controller

Fourth: Solar street light LED chip lumens

What is “ >160 Lumens per watt ”? Why does this matter? Because we produce more light, using less power than our competitors.

6,400 lumens – This is our entry-level fixture.

12,800 lumens – is our medium-based selection when you need that extra amount of light.

19,200 lumens – is for the client that requires the very best. A light designed for large areas or a multiple-lane roadway.

Remember watts don’t matter – lumens do! Lumens tell you how much light you can expect from the light fixture, watts just tell you how much power it consumes. The higher the lumen per watt ratio, the better and brighter a system you can expect.

210lm/w: Brightness decayed in 5 years and more than 80% brightness remained.

110lm/w: Brightness decayed in 2-3 years and about 20% brightness remained.

Clodesun solar street light provided a high level of lighting output with more than over160 lumens per watt which enabled our solar street light to look bright.

solar led street light

Fifth: Solar street light case and bracket material

Quality solar street lights use a customized die-casting aluminum mold, the advantages of die-casting aluminum mold are lightweight, strong and corrosion-resistant, and anti-rust. Making it able to resist a strong wind load of up to 130MPH that can last more than 25 years.

stainless steel screws are used as fasteners to protect against any harsh weather. The die-casting aluminum mold is elegant and characteristic.

Lower quality solar street lights just use a mold and rough craft, the installing structure need support by knight head, to recover the structure strength issue, making installation more complex, lack of stability and can not anti strong wind.

Also, this metal case has an IP66 protection level that enables coded solar street lights to operate in severe weather conditions

clodesun all in one solar street light

Sixth: Solar street light heat Dissipation new design between solar panel and light

all in one solar light

In summer, the solar panel is as hot as 90°C, and 70°C inside the solar lamp body. (we have tested )

Hot will damage the battery and LED source, so we separate the hot solar panel and it has a shadow, makes solar street light cool, and enlarge the lifespan of the battery and LED source.

Seventh: Solar street light solar panels can adjust

As we all know. In the northern hemisphere, the sunshine rises from the south, but in the southern hemisphere, the sunshine rises from the north.

That is why we need to design solar panels to fold and unfold in order to ensure the solar panel face the sun on both sides of the road,

In the northern hemisphere, we can unfold on the north side of the road, fold on the south side of the road

In the southern hemisphere, we can unfold on the south side of the road, fold on the north side of the road

solar led street light

And different countries and regions have different geographic locations and latitudes. 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 a low conversion rate of solar and the using areas are also limited.

Conclusion:

The best all-in-one solar street light manufacturers and suppliers are already implementing many new designs in order to improve solar street light solutions, one of the top all-in-one solar street light manufacturers and suppliers in the world is Shenzhen-based company clodesun.

Clodesun developed a completely German new design integrated solar street light mode that uses the best class battery and MPPT controller high efficiency, monocrystalline solar panel, smart MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) charge controller, > 160 lumens per watt adjustable LED modules, a long life LiFePO4 battery, microwave sensor control that allows 365 days of smooth operation.

We also provided 5 years warranty on all-in-one integrated solar street lights, we can offer this longer warranty as we are focused on using only high-quality components from reputable products.

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Hyper tough solar street light Lumens

Do you know how many lumens you need for your solar street light? Today, we’ll help you choose the best lumens/brightness for solar street light applications.

high lumen solar street light

What is a Lumen and Why It Matters?

Lumen measures how bright a light is, or the intensity of brightness it emits. Nowadays, we use this unit of measurement to specify the light output of solar street lights. For example, defining the brightest LED for solar street lights can mean finding a solar street light with the highest lumens.

The 3 key points to judge the quality of the solar lights are the brightness（lumens), the lighting time at the night, and the cloudy days and the life span. The main material that determines the life of solar street lights is the lithium battery.

What is Watt and Are Higher Wattage all in one solar street Lights Brighter?

Our once convenient way of buying an all-in-one solar street light is by choosing from different watts printed on its packaging. We judge a light’s intensity by its watt rating. The higher the watts, the brighter it is.

Watt is a unit of measurement for power draw or the amount of electricity the solar street light consumes. It means that a 100-watt solar street light takes up 100 joules of energy to produce light in 1 second.

We used this proportionality way of saying how bright a lamp would be based on how much power it consumes. But eventually, watts can only accurately determine how much we have to pay for electricity bills.

On the other hand, lumens measure the light intensity of a lamp – not counting how much electricity it draws.

Now that you know that it makes more sense to specify brightness in lumens, how would you know if you got the right light brightness you need?

How Many Lumens are Needed for all in one Solar Street Lights?

With the right solar street light manufacturer, you can easily replace existing street lights with solar-powered street lights that can last for 30 years, with minimal maintenance and operation cost.

As the third-generation light source led can save more power to keep the same brightness. We calculate the brightness by the lumens(lm) but not the wattage. Because the brightness is decided by the luminous efficacy (lumens per wattage).

The luminous efficacy of the lamp is 12-24 lumens per wattage only. And the Compact Fluorescent Lamp fixtures can reach 50-60 lumens per wattage. And led can generate more lumens per watt (lm/w). Then the led lights fixtures in 2010 can reach 100-110 lumens per wattage.

In the market in 2020, different types of lead can generate different luminance efficacy (lm/w). Some led chips can reach more than 200lm/w, some can be only 130lm/w around. So the best to calculate the brightness is not by led power, but by the lumens.

In the summary of misunderstanding one and misunderstanding two, here we also want to remind you that the solar light led power is always labeled as much higher than the real led power.

Take the solar flood lights in Amazon shop, for example, they have labeled 100 wattage solar floodlights, 200 wattage solar floodlights, and 300 wattage solar floodlights. The so-called 300watt solar flood lights, real led power is 15 watts at the highest. Because you can easily find that the solar panel power of it is only 25watt to 30watt. How can such a small power solar panel support 300Watt lead to power long-time lighting? No more than one hour!

Another question or factor to consider when sizing solar street lights would be considering the number of Lumens per radius illuminated and how high should the light be placed. Clodesun, for example, how many lumens are necessary for properly lighting 20m when the light is placed at 8m height.

Conclusion：

Hope this article about How many Lumens do I need for all in one solar street light will give you some help when you choose all in one solar street light.

If you want to know more about all-in-one solar LED lighting, don’t hesitate to contact Clodesun for more information.

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How many rainy days can solar street light last

As we all know the working principle of lithium-integrated solar street lights is to receive solar light during the day to convert electrical energy stored in the battery and at night through the battery discharge supply LED lights. Therefore, the number of rainy days is a very important reference factor when configuring solar streetlights.

The number of cloudy days refers to the number of days that the solar street light can be used normally with few or no solar energy replenishment on consecutive cloudy or rainy days, when this number is exceeded, the lithium-integrated solar street light cannot be used normally. In general, the lithium-integrated solar street light insists on 3-5 days of cloudy and rainy days, but also according to the actual demand to increase the configuration of solar panels and batteries, adjust the working mode of the lithium-integrated solar street light, so as to improve the number of cloudy and rainy days.

The number of rainy days determines the size of the solar panel and lithium battery configuration, which is an important configuration parameter for lithium-integrated solar street lights, so you should determine the number of rainy days according to your local situation, and if your local area has more consecutive rainy days, increase the number of days by 1-2 days as appropriate to avoid abnormal working conditions.

Belinda has 10 years of experience in sales and marketing of solar and LED lighting, making our design perfectly adapted to the market’s needs. She is passionate about solar streetlights and loves sharing her knowledge with the world.

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    Solar Powered LED Street Light vs. Traditional Street Lights

    Everyone wants to know LED solar street lights vs. HPS street lights which is the better option for them. Despite what you would think, LEDs and incandescent bulbs have a plethora of advantages and disadvantages. As we compare LED vs. HPS lighting systems, we want to provide you with some helpful information. It is possible to create stunning effects using LED strips that provide both comfort and creativity. 

    Depending on your imagination, you may use it on headboards, crown molding, handrails, stair flooring, and many more possibilities. Cities and municipalities are transitioning away from inefficient HPS lighting and toward more energy-efficient solar-powered LED fixtures for various reasons. Both of these settings are vastly different from one another. 

    Solar-powered LED fixtures not only save money on energy expenditures but may also be used with motion-sensing technology because of their low power consumption. Here we are going to discuss LED solar street lights vs. HPS street lights to see which better option for you is:

    Main Differences Between LED Solar Street light and HPS Street Lights

    In today’s world, LED lights are rapidly replacing HPS street lights as a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative. 

    • High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) streetlights are a traditional sight. These bulbs emit monochromatic yellow-orange light. It’s not uncommon to still see HPS lights in huge locations like manufacturing plants and roads. As a result, they are frequently employed as plants grow lights. 
    • Solar-powered LED streetlights are trendy. 

    Here are the main differences between the two:

    1. Upfront Costs and Installation
    2. Lifespan 
    3. Cost of Maintenance 
    4. Resistance to Shock
    5. Motion sensor
    6. Visibility
    7. Dependence on the electricity grid

    Lifespan 

    LEDs have a longer functional life than any other light source commercially available. Lamps and fixtures can last anywhere from 25,000 to 200,000 hours before they need to be replaced. Atmospheric Stress Regarding energy efficiency, sodium lamps have long been utilized for exterior street lighting in municipalities because of their long lifespan (albeit not as long as LEDs). As a general rule, an HPS bulb may expect to last about 24,000 hours. 

    “HPS lamps still provide 90 percent of their initial light output at the midway of their life term,” says American Electric Lighting. After its useful life, lumen maintenance is still excellent, at a rate of roughly 80%. LPS lights have a slightly lower lifespan than traditional incandescent bulbs (typically failing around 18,000 hours of operation).

    Upfront Costs and Installation

    In comparison to other types of lighting, solar street lights are much more expensive upfront at a per unit basis. 

    However, what’s often overlooked is the installation cost of traditional solar streetlights. It’s not mentioned often, but there is tons of work around pavement and wiring when preparing for HPS lamps’ installation. On the other hand, LED solar streetlights don’t need any of that.

    Cost of Maintenance 

    Over the long term, the technology pays the investor back (the payback period). Reduced labor costs and, to a lesser extent, gains in energy efficiency are the primary sources of return on investment (dependent on electricity costs). Lights made of Low and High-Pressure Sodium (LPS) are inexpensive to buy and maintain. 

    As a result, even though LPS and HPS bulbs have long lifespans, they still fall short of LED bulbs. LPS or HPS lights may still need to be purchased multiple times, and the accompanying labor costs incurred to achieve the same lifespan as a single LED light. The price of LED lighting is considerable. However, it can vary widely depending on the model. Between $10 and $20 will get you a 100W-equivalent LED light. According to the type of light being used, the cost of Low and High-Pressure Sodium might vary considerably. A 100-watt incandescent-equivalent LPS or HPS bulb costs $5 to $10, which is a bargain compared to LEDs.

    LED bulbs have virtually no maintenance costs, and the frequency with which they need to be replaced is the best on the market, making them the most cost-effective lighting option. In addition to the cost of labor to monitor and replace aging or expired components, a single LED will need to be replaced numerous times throughout its lifetime.

    Total Price Comparison: Traditional VS. Solar Street Light

    Take the 10KM main road project in Nigeria as an example to compare the cost of solar street lights and ordinary street lights. the standard main road 80W street light installation distance is 30 meters 334 one-way roads, a total quantity is needed 668 street lights.

    solar street light cost

    Above is the installation cost and the use of the 3-year warranty period. On the whole, the total cost of the solar street light is 327,320 US dollars, while the total cost of the street light is 409,863 US dollars. Street lights are 25% higher than solar street lights. Considering the use of electricity bills in subsequent years, this cost of street light will be higher.

    When we choose LED technology to illuminate one area, solar street lights are the most efficient way. You may think that compared with traditional lighting, solar LED lighting requires more expensive maintenance and upkeep costs. To be honest, solar lights actually require less maintenance than traditional lighting systems.

    The typical service life of traditional street lights is about 5,000-8,000 hours on average, which life is less than a year. while the cycle life of solar LED street lights is 5-8 years. Compared with traditional lighting methods, solar street lights also have higher power efficiency.

    Resistance to Shock

    You can’t damage them with physical shocks with LEDs because they are solid-state lights (SSLs). LEDs are more durable than incandescent bulbs, which are more susceptible to breakage. It’s especially true of the linear tubes that have bulbs in them. HPS and LPS lamps, like the majority of older models, use a glass bulb as their light source. Depending on the design, LEDs can be made to be as small as 2mm in certain circumstances and as huge as a meter or more in others. 

    You can utilize LEDs in a wide range of applications. There are many low and high-pressure sodium lamps. However, they are often utilized in outdoor settings where size isn’t an issue. Despite this, they are rarely made in widths more petite than a centimeter, and as a result, they cannot match the compactness and robustness of an LED.

    Motion Sensor

    LEDs are always ready to use because they don’t require any warming-up time before producing their total light output. HPS lamps are not ideal for motion sensors since they take a long time to produce their full light output. Use motion sensors when security and visibility are critical but must reduce power consumption. Motion-sensing can function effectively thanks to the instant-on characteristics of LEDs, allowing the fixture to run either at a lower output or entirely off to on. An instantaneous switch to full brightness ensures the safety and complete visibility of all those within its vicinity.

    Visibility

    As far as lighting is concerned, visibility is a crucial issue. The color of the light influences the way our eyes interpret our surroundings. Utilizing light near the sun’s natural light as possible enhances visibility by a factor of ten. With a CRI of 70 to 80, you can find LEDs in 2700K to 6500K color temperatures. HPS lights have improved over the past few years, but they still fall short of the brightness and efficiency of LEDs. The color temperature of an HPS light is between 1900 and 2800K, and the CRI is from 20 to 80. 

    This color is more orange and does not allow the eyes to distinguish between the colors and tints of objects. The human eye cannot correctly record the information it sees, lowering safety and security and preventing security and law enforcement from conducting their jobs correctly. With a light that can be seen clearly by the human eye, there will be no mistake between one object and another, increasing safety.

    Dependence on the electricity grid

    Most street lights such as HPS completely depend on the electricity grid to light up. It’s typically not a problem to keep them up at night in most developed countries. However,  the electricity grid is unstable and unreliable in a lot of developing countries. 

    Solar street lights, on the other hand, don’t get power from the electricity grid.  For example, all-in-one solar street light.

    Where Do LED Streetlights and HPS Streetlights Differ?

    Lumens are the key to solving this problem. There are several different definitions for lumens, but the most commonly used one is “the SI unit of luminescence, which is equal to the quantity of light-emitting every second from the same uniform source of one candela.” To avoid confusing our readers, we’re going to use the term “lumen” as the standard for measuring light when comparing solar LED street lights and HPS street lights. Light output per unit of energy invested is a common topic of discussion when addressing lighting efficiency. A typical “return on investment” for light, if you will. 

    In terms of lumens per watt, LED lights fall somewhere between 40 and 120. You get more light-hitting things that weren’t meant to be illuminated with HPS, but the lumens-per-watt rating is higher because these lights are omnidirectional. There is less “light loss” when using an LED light source over an HPS one. A 180-degree light spread means that more light is focused on the target. It’s pointless to spend money on a lamp if half of its output is going in the wrong direction. LED comes out on top in this fight.

    Conclusion: it comes down to costs! 

    LED Solar Street light vs. HPS street lights is the question asked by many people.

    However, using an LED street light is a more environmentally friendly solution than traditional street lights. Integrated LED street lights use less energy and require less maintenance and operation costs than other outdoor lighting. Compared to ordinary sodium streetlights, these LEDs are 50% more efficient and last 20-25 years. This is why LED outdoor lights are becoming increasingly popular around the world. The light emitted by LED bulbs has a distinct shade of blue-white. With less light pollution, newer LED street lights can create amber or yellow-warm, more animal-friendly colors.solar street light v traditional light

    So here is the answer. There is no wiring required for solar street lights, so it costs much less to install; No electricity is needed at all for the operation of solar street lights because they convert sunlight into electricity—–so it saves taxpayers money in the long run; Also, solar street light doesn’t depend on the electricity grid which is unable in a lot of developing countries.

    Also, you can carry out many productive tasks more safely using led street lights rather than HPS street lights. Machines can be dangerous to operate if they aren’t visible. An inability to see small details and a slower work pace are two consequences of poor lighting in the workplace. An energy-saving impact may be seen with the Solar LED Street light.

     This street light saves more than half of the energy required to illuminate the road than the typical high-pressure sodium bulb. Due to its pure DC operation and lack of flash frequency, it is immune to the eye strain caused by ordinary street lamp strobes.

    Outdoor solar LED light with no filament or glass housing is highly resistant to impact and shock. HPS street lights are ideal for high-mounting applications, such as industrial and security lighting, because of their high-intensity lights. With 15-foot and higher heights, they’re the finest choice for mounting streetlights. These bulbs are unsuitable for applications that need excellent color accuracy, such as retail and commercial lighting. When it comes to accurately display the colors of objects, HPS lights fall short. Street lights that must turn on and off regularly are not suitable for HPS lighting. 

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      Wholesale Solar Street Light Price & Cost in Nigeria

      Around 10% of the 800 million people worldwide living with no access to electricity live in Nigeria. To help give more of its citizens access to power, Nigeria has begun rolling out off-grid solar in the southwest of the country.

      Nigeria support makes, supplies, and finances decentralized solar-powered systems for use in developing countries and is striving to provide affordable energy to 20 million people by the end of the decade.“The off-grid clean energy market in Nigeria has significant untapped potential.

      Nigerians are exploiting solar energy to solve their power supply. The use of solar energy as an energy source in Nigeria is becoming more prevalent. Most of the street lights in Nigeria are solar energy powered. So how much to install solar street lights in Nigeria is very significant.

      solar street light price in Nigeria

      Solar street lights components of Accessories

      The components of solar-led street lights are the LED lamp, battery, controller, and solar panel, and the price and cost of solar-led street lights truly depend on the components.

      The main cost of solar street lights is the battery. And the cost of the battery takes part about 15% to 20% of the whole solar lights. So battery quality is the most important thing for solar lights purchasing.

       Solar street lights’ watts and Capacities.

      Solar street lights with higher watts usually cost more than lower watts especially for integrated all-in-one solar street lights.

      There is a specific price for a very good quality all-in-one integrated solar street light cost and price in Nigeria which is a hot sale here.

      40w all in one integrated solar street light -230$-280$
      64w all in one integrated solar street light -250$-300$
      100w all in one integrated solar street light -330$-400$
      120w all in one integrated solar street light -390$-490$

      There are bound to be disparities in the above price of solar street lights in Nigeria.

      People in Nigeria want to buy the cheapest products, but the cheap ones do not mean the most cost-effective. It also depends on the effect and longevity. For example:

      With the 10 years lifespan of a $300 high-quality solar light, the average annual cost is $30.

      with the 1 year lifespan of a $100 poor-quality solar light, the average annual cost is $100. If it is broken, it is a waste of time and energy cost, which is actually not worth it.

      Clodesun solar street lights advantages:

      We’ve installed solar street lights projects around the world. Our solar street lights are praised by municipalities where there is not a reliable supply of grid electricity to create a more robust system that can withstand adverse weather.

      Clodesun All in one solar street light smart MPPT solar charge controller

      There are 2 types of controllers: PWM and MPPT in the market.

      All in one solar led street lights to adopt smart MPPT controller, for, in this case, PWM will waste some energy collected by panels, while MPPT can convert all the solar energy collected into chemical energy, and this smart MPPT improves battery life and provided the efficient service throughout the whole year.

      Compared to our smart MPPT controller to the PWM controller, the whole solar street light efficiency increased by about 30%.

      Clodesun All in one solar street light LED chip lumens

      What is “ >160 Lumens per watt ”? Why does this matter? Because we produce more light, using less power than our competitors.

      6,400 lumens – This is our entry-level fixture.

      12,800 lumens – is our medium-based selection when you need that extra amount of light.

      19,200 lumens – is for the client that requires the very best. A light designed for large areas or a multiple-lane roadway.

      Remember watts don’t matter – lumens do! Lumens tell you how much light you can expect from the light fixture, watts just tell you how much power it consumes. The higher the lumen per watt ratio, the better and brighter a system you can expect.

      210lm/w: Brightness decayed in 5 years and more than 80% brightness remained.

      110lm/w: Brightness decayed in 2-3 years and about 20% brightness remained.
      Clodesun solar street light provided a high level of lighting output with more than over160 lumens per watt which enabled our solar street light to look bright.

      Clodesun All in one solar street light case and bracket material

      Quality solar street lights use a customized die-casting aluminum mold, the advantages of die-casting aluminum mold are lightweight, strong and corrosion-resistant, and anti-rust. Making it able to resist a strong wind load of up to 130MPH that can last more than 25 years.

      stainless steel screws are used as fasteners to protect against any harsh weather. The die-casting aluminum mold is elegant and characteristic.

      Lower quality solar street lights just use a mold and rough craft, the installing structure need support by knight head, to recover the structure strength issue, making installation more complex, lack of stability and can not anti strong wind.

      Also, this metal case has an IP66 protection level that enables codes solar street lights to operate in severe weather conditions

      Clodesun All in one solar street light heat Dissipation new design between solar panel and light

      In summer, the solar panel is as hot as 90°C, and 70°C inside the solar lamp body. (we have tested )

      Hot will damage the battery and LED source, so we separate the hot solar panel and it has a shadow, makes solar street light cool, and enlarge the lifespan of the battery and LED source.

      all in one solar street lamp advantages

      Clodesun All in one solar street light solar panel can adjust

      As we all know. In the northern hemisphere, the sunshine rises from the south, but in the southern hemisphere, the sunshine rises from the north.

      That is why we need to design solar panel to fold and unfold in order to ensure the solar panel face the sun on both sides of the road,

      In the northern hemisphere, we can unfold on the north side of the road, fold on the south side of the road

      In the southern hemisphere, we can unfold on the south side of the road, fold on the north side of the road

      And different countries and regions have different geographic locations and latitudes. When people install solar street lights in 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 a low conversion rate of solar and the using areas are also limited.

      A Better solar street Light in Nigeria

      When we designed our solar street lights, we wanted something that would be durable and very bright.

      1. After testing different options brands, our research and design center settled on the Cree160-170 Lumen per                Watt chips. This lets us deliver the most amount of lighting with a mall amount of power needed.

      2. In order to create reliable and effective lighting solutions, we carefully selected components for this integrated,           all-in-one solar street light.

      3. A high efficient solar panel is able to properly and quickly charge the A class LiFePo4 battery using the MPPT             controller with intelligent charging mode.

      4. With LED efficiency of 160wm/w, coupled with a motion sensor, this integrated solar street light will provide bright and effective lighting by consuming a minimal amount of energy.

      5. What sets our charge controller apart is that it uses a patented MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking)               charging technology. Through this design, we are able to increase charging efficiency by up to 30%. Combined with more efficient solar panels, we are convinced that we have one of the best solar charging systems on the market.

      6. Additionally, our lights are easy to assemble. No trenching or auxiliary power is required.

      From parking lots to highways, we have a light for every need. Our standard lighting configurations include:

      • 40w foldable design solar street light 6400 lumens
      • 64w foldable design solar street light 10240 lumens
      • 100w foldable design solar street light 12800 lumens
      • 120w foldable design solar street light 19200 lumens

      100w solar street light

       

      There are many brands and companies that sell solar street lights in Nigeria and each comes with a different price because of different quality, but usually, quality products will usually not let you down.

      Our goal is to help Nigerian people to get the most from each light and to help you create an off-grid solar street light system that your community will be proud of.

      The minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) For Nigeria is 50 Lights or 50 Poles.

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        Intelligent monitoring system for solar street lights

        What is Smart IOT solar street light

        In recent years, with the maturity of intelligent Internet technology, that lighting towards the road of intelligence. The concept of a “smart city” has become a blue ocean market for which all related industries are competing.

        In the construction process, cloud computing, big data, and other new-generation information technology innovation applications become mainstream. Lighting, as an indispensable element in urban construction, IOT smart solar street light has become a breakthrough in the construction of smart cities.

         Benefits of IoT smart solar street light

         Real-time monitoring and viewing of the operation status:

        Traditional solar street light needs to be regularly checked the lamp usage by workers. And if one of the solar street lights or several solar street lights is not on, or the lighting time is short, which greatly affects the customer experience, the IoT solar street light can be viewed in real-time through the computer platform or APP at any time and at anyplace, no need send any personnel to the site. If an IoT solar street light does not turn on, you can send a worker to check and repair it. If the lighting time is short, you can analyze the cause according to the actual situation.

         The IoT smart solar street light can greatly reduce power consumption

        For example, working longer in winter and shorter in summer, and can adjust the brightness according to the specific needs. This is also an effect that traditional solar streetlights cannot achieve. Because once the traditional solar street light is programmed in the factory, the solar street light cannot be changed after shipping.

        The function of adjustable brightness

        The IoT solar street light can increase lighting in high crime areas or emergency situations, which is convenient and fast. for example, to increase or decrease the lighting according to weather events and at different times of the day.

         Smart solar street light alarm function

        In addition to adjusting brightness and power consumption, IoT solar street light also has an alarm function, and real-time data on the platform can provide corresponding data for analysis.

        Two kinds of IoT solar street light telecommunication solutions

        Lora/Zigbee + Concentrator.

        Each Solar light with a built-in SIM card.

        Lora/Zigbee + Concentrator(with a SIM card inside)

        This is the first generation IoT solar street light that has existed since 6 years ago. Each Light has a built-in Lora/Zigbee module, and Lights will send its information to the concentrator by Zigbee/Lora signal, then the concentrator with a SIM card will send all the information to the server every hour.

        However, the signal is not stable, clients bought it with amazing, but

        It is often disconnected after being installed.

        If the concentrator is broken, all the lights which are in charge of the concentrator will be disconnected.

        Installation is a little complicated, and the concentrator needs to be put far away from the lights because the GRPS signal will be disturbed by the Zigbee/Lora.

        Each Solar light with a built-in SIM card

        Clodesun is the leading company to use this technology- the New Generation of IoT solutions. Each Light with an in-built SIM card, so that the lights can send their information to the server directly without sending it to the concentrator in transit. So that the signal is very stable. and installation is clear and simple.

        To apply this system, and make customized modular, we need to know which telecom company is in your local country. It is better if you can send us a local SIM card for testing.

        If you have any questions about IoT smart solar street lights, please Email us.

           

           

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          IP65 solar street light

          Solar Street Light IP65 (INGRESS PROTECTION)?

          The IP (INGRESS PROTECTION) protection system was drafted by the IEC (INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION) to classify electrical appliances according to their dust and moisture-proof characteristics. The first number indicates the level of dust proofing and protection of the appliance from foreign objects, while the second number indicates the degree of sealing of the appliance against moisture and water intrusion. A higher number indicates a higher level of protection.

          SOLAR STREET LIGHT IP67 test

          Solar Street Light Dust protection level.

          0: No protection

          No special protection against external people or objects

          1: Protection against solid foreign objects larger than 50 mm in diameter

          Protects the human body (e.g. palm) from accidental contact with the internal parts of the appliance and from the intrusion of foreign objects of larger size (diameter greater than 50 mm)

          2: Prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects with a diameter greater than 12.5 mm

          Prevent human fingers from touching the internal parts of the appliance, and prevent the intrusion of foreign objects of medium size (diameter greater than 12.5mm)

          3: Prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects larger than 2.5mm in diameter

          Prevent the intrusion of tools, wires, and similar small foreign objects with a diameter or thickness greater than 2.5mm from coming into contact with the internal parts of the appliance

          4: Prevent the intrusion of solid foreign objects larger than 1.0mm in diameter

          Prevent the intrusion of tools, wires, and similar small foreign objects with a diameter or thickness greater than 1.0mm from coming into contact with the internal parts of the appliance

          5: Protection against foreign objects and dust

          Completely prevent the intrusion of foreign objects, although not completely preventing the intrusion of dust, the amount of dust intrusion will not affect the normal operation of the appliance

          6: Protection against foreign objects and dust

          Completely prevented from foreign objects and dust intrusion

          Solar Street Light Waterproof rating.

          0: No protection

          No special protection against water or moisture

          1: Protected against water droplets

          Vertical falling water droplets (e.g. condensation) do not cause damage to the appliance

          2: Protected against water drops when tilted 15 degrees

          When the appliance is tilted from vertical to 15 degrees, dripping water will not cause damage to the appliance

          3: Prevents intrusion of sprayed water

          Rainproof or prevent damage caused by water sprayed in the direction of the vertical angle of fewer than 60 degrees into the appliance

          4: Protection from splashing water

          Prevent splashing water from all directions from intruding into the appliance and causing damage

          5: Prevention of water intrusion by jets

          Prevent damage caused by water coming from all directions from the nozzle into the appliance

          6: Protection from large waves

          The electrical appliances installed on the deck are protected from damage caused by heavy waves.

          7: Protection against water intrusion during submersion

          Electrical appliances immersed in water for a certain period of time or water pressure below a certain standard can ensure that no damage is caused by water immersion

          8: Prevention of water intrusion during submersion

          The appliance is submerged under the specified water pressure for an indefinite period of time to ensure that no damage is caused by submersion.

          The protection level of CLODESUN integrated solar street light components basically exceeds the IP67 level, that is, the protection level of integrated solar street light is also IP67, the scope of the certification test is IP65, and CLODESUN all outdoor products have reached IP65 protection level.

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          How to design solar street light pole height and distance

          If you have one solar street light project in hand, the solar street light suppliers usually will ask you such questions: Could you kindly tell me the width of the road or the height of the pole？ We can supply the 3D Dialux simulation photometric according to your information.

          So how to determine the installation distance between solar power street lights? It can be considered from the following points:

           solar street light Lighting method

          Solar power street lights generally have three lighting methods when installed: single-sided lighting, cross lighting on both sides, and symmetric lighting on both sides. Special roads such as crossroads, T-shaped intersections, Lighting in the middle of two roads, and bends can be lit according to the actual situation. Usually, solar street light projects use single-sided or two-sided two-way lighting can be used.

          solar street light pole Dialux

           Height of the solar street light pole

          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.

          For our palm tree foldable all-in-one solar street light as an example:

          6m pole, pole to pole distance is 22m, with 64W foldable all in one solar street light
          8m pole, pole to pole distance is 30m, with 100W foldable all in one solar street light
          9m pole, pole to pole distance 35m, with 120W affordable all in one solar street light

          palm tree solar street light

          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.

          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.

             LED light source power

            The power of the LED light source will also affect the installation spacing of solar LED streetlights. If it is the same height, although the irradiation range is the same, the power is different, the lighting efficiency is very different. The effect of low wattage is not as good as that of high wattage. At this time, we must consider shortening the installation distance of solar power street lights and making them closer together, which will improve the lighting effect.

            Installation in accordance with the above requirements can greatly ensure the road lighting requirements without causing a waste of resources. when you have a solar street light project need to design it. Please consult a professional solar power street light manufacturer, who can customize it according to the client’s road or application situation.

            Belinda has 10 years of experience in sales and marketing of solar and LED lighting, making our design perfectly adapted to the market’s needs. She is passionate about solar streetlights and loves sharing her knowledge with the world.

             

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            all in one integrated solar street light

            What is All-in-One Integrated Solar Street Light?

            In our modern world, technology and innovations keep on improving every now and then. Inventions are constantly emerging in many industry sectors which also include the solar lighting technology sector. Since its initial production and launching, it has developed considerably and been continuously changing and improving its features and performance.

            From the usual rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, concentrating solar power, to solar-grid integration, solar energy sectors also managed to use solar panels in powering street lights. Through technology breakthroughs, the energy conversion efficiency of solar panels has significantly improved, creating a more sophisticated solar street lighting system.

            Traditional street lighting system users are now gradually switching to the solar street lighting system. With the help of remarkable advancements in clean technology and their vision to produce cost-effective compact solar street lights, they have created integrated solar street lights. These street lights have high efficiency, and prolonged backup, and acquire the best overall performance better than the older versions of solar street lights, making them widely used today.

            In today’s article, we are going to break down why integrated solar street lights are gaining so much popularity recently.

            Definition: All in one Integrated  Solar StreetLight

            Integrated solar street light or also called all-in-one solar street light is the newly designed street light with a compact lighting solution. From the word itself, “integrated” combined several components into one product. The package is made with high-quality materials that can withstand all the elements in the environment where it will be installed. It comes with solar panels, LED fixtures, LED driver technology, a lithium-ion battery with advanced charging technology, a PIR motion sensor, and other smart technologies and electronics all compacted in one body with a mounted pole stand. The All-in-one solar street light is compact and can easily be mounted on a pole top.

            all in one solar street light installed on both sides of a deck

            This all-in-one solar street light product also comes with a motion sensor and smart technologies yet provides a low-energy consumption solution to consumers. Not to mention that it has a long-lasting life span and high luminosity with low maintenance. The intelligent controller and sensor have different control requirements depending on the product. It also has a maintenance-free lithium-ion battery that can provide longer backup time and a better lifespan.

            However, although the components are integrated into one unit, these solar street lights’ solar panels are separated from the LED, battery, units, and controllers to not cause overheating to other components. Since the solar panel comes as an independent part, you can adjust it according to the direction of the sunlight to maximize heat absorption.

            Furthermore, some integrated models produce consistent 100% brightness from dusk until dawn making it more ideal for areas where night-long light is required. On the other hand, some types of integrated light operate at full brightness for a few hours, then later on it will operate at a lower level for the rest of the night not unless it detects body movement.

            How All in one Integrated Solar Street Light Work?

            The integrated solar street light uses a PIR motion sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the LED light when it detects movement at a near distance. When it detects anybody’s movement near the light post, the LED fixtures will adjust and produce full brightness. Then, when it no longer detects movement, it automatically reduces its brightness.

            On the other hand, with its time sensors (dusk to dawn operation) and controller, the solar lights can intelligently power on and off its light. When dawn comes, the LED lights will automatically turn off since during this time solar panel voltage tends to rise to 5v, and it can already detect little sunlight in the morning. When there is enough sunlight during the day, the solar panel will work together with its battery to charge and convert the solar energy into power. The solar charge controller helps in preventing overcharge and protecting its batteries.

            Components of All in one Integrated Solar Street Lights

            When you purchase an all-in-one solar street light, it comes in one compact package but has several components. From the word itself “integrated” or “all-in-one”, these components are individually made and then corporated to make an innovative product which is a solar street light.  Generally, an integrated solar street light has four main components, they are solar panels, LED fixture/source, batteries, and a mounting pole.

            clodesun all in one solar street light

            Solar Panel

            Solar panels are one of the most essential components of an all-in-one solar street light. These panels are responsible for emitting sunlight and converting the gathered solar energy into electricity. When it comes to solar panels, you have two options to choose from. The two main types of solar panels available in the global market are mono-crystalline & poly-crystalline. Both of these panels convert solar energy, the only difference is the conversion rate and efficiency of polycrystalline solar panels are low compared to monocrystalline solar panels. Thus, if you need high power capacity, the latter one is the right panel for you.

            solar panel street light

            LED Source

            To make the solar street produce light, an LED fixture is needed. Among the other light fixtures, LED is the most preferred one for modern solar street light as it produces more luminous and can withstand outside elements. Another good thing about LED fixtures is they provide higher lumens with low energy consumption. This feature will save you more energy while getting its best performance. In fact, LED’s energy consumption is only about half of what traditional HPS fixtures consume. Also, LED lacks warm-up time making them more ideal for motion detectors and body sensors, which is also one of the best features of all-in-one solar street lights.

            solar led street light

            Rechargeable Batteries

            Another important component to making integrated solar street lights work is their batteries, whether it’s LiFeP04 batteries, lithium-ion batteries, gel cell deep cycle batteries, or lead-acid batteries. The battery acts as the power storage of solar street lights. It stores electricity during the daytime while producing electricity to light the LED or fluorescent bulb at night. Battery capacity plays a vital role in the life span of the all-in-one solar street lights, so considering what type of battery to choose is crucial. Among the battery types, lithium-ion batteries are the most preferred nowadays due to their compact size, and eco-friendly features, and it suits well in solar street lights.

            solar street light battery price

            Mounting Pole

            Above all else, to make solar street lights more effective and efficient, mounting poles are also needed. PV panels, fixtures, batteries, and other electronics are integrated into the pole itself, particularly those newer designs. When it comes to poles, you should choose a sturdy and strong pole since the components of integrated solar street lights are mounted on top of it. You should also consider the wind resistance factor when choosing poles as it accounts for the successful installation of your solar street light.

            How to Install all in one Integrated Solar Street Light?

            Installing integrated all-in-one solar street lights must be easy and quick. If you have no idea how to do it, you may refer to the instructions below.

            Preparation.

            Before anything else, you must choose a suitable area to install the street light. It is recommended to choose an area that directly receives abundant sunlight. Next, familiarize yourself with the manual included in your integrated solar street lights package, and makes sure all kits are complete.

            Secure the Foundation.

            Once you figured out how to install it, prepare your foundation. Make sure that the surface is flat and has no curve patterns to ensure that the pole is securely fastened to the ground.

            Install Battery Box.

            By installing the battery box, you also need to install the battery itself. It is often recommended to place your battery underground to prevent the direct impact of the sun.

            Solar Street Lamp Installation.

            Make sure you get the proper connections between the solar panels, batteries and other components. Install the lights onto the pole and ensure to secure the LED bulbs in the lamp holder.

            Check all Connections and the Pole.

            Go and check if all connections work properly. Also, make sure that the lamp pole laps perfectly with the bottom foundation.

            Benefits of Integrated Solar Street Light

            The integrated solar street light will not gain popularity nowadays without its abundant and unending benefits to the environment and consumers. If you’re still undecided whether to switch on solar street lights or stay with the traditional ones, you should consider checking out all-in-one solar street lights’ benefits. Below are some of its common advantages:

            1. Easy transport and installation.

            With its compact size, it is easy to ship plus it has an easy installation process that can be done in a few minutes only. When installing integrated solar street lights, there is no complex wiring process, unlike the traditional street lights. If you’re only new to this, you can still install it without any hassle since it doesn’t require an engineering or electrical background and skills in setting it up. All you need to do to finish the product installation successfully is the 12 pieces of fastening screws.

            1. More than half lesser energy consumption than traditional street lights.

            The light sources of the standard solar street lights were Metal Halide(MH) or High-Pressure Sodium(HPS), which means the luminous efficacy is about 60 to 80 lumens per watt. Fortunately, with the help of clean technology sectors, a cutting-edge LED lighting system is invented. An LED source has significantly boosted the luminous efficacy up to 200 lumens per watt. Also, with the aid of solar batteries, consumers can still get the same brightness at night while consuming much less energy.

            All-in-one solar street lights equipped with this kind of light source can easily get 5+ days of autonomy, making it possible to operate normally in areas with constant rainy seasons or get less sunlight.

            1. High hurricane/typhoon and shocking resistance ability.

            All-in-one integrated solar street lights are made and designed with a compact style, unlike with that split-types solar street lights, in which solar panels are separated from the LED fixtures. Due to its compact structure, it can withstand hurricanes/typhoons while offering better performance at the same time. Besides, it’s applicable for outdoors since has dustproof, waterproof, anti-static, and shocking resistant features.

            1. Lower shipping cost.

            Because integrated solar street lights are compact in structure and have an all-in-one design, it also has lower shipping cost. Besides, these lights are lightweight which makes the transportation and installation effortless.

            If you are planning to resell it, you should consider a compact design factor since it can affect your profit margin. The full shipping container loads of solar street lights could be twice or three times compared before. Today, the rent of a warehouse can cost much lesser than before.

            1. Minimal to zero maintenance.

            Compared to traditional street lights, all-in-one solar street lights require minimal to zero maintenance due to their materials and compact design. Plus, some models have their cleaning features.

            1. Ideal for almost every environment.

            You can install all-in-one and integrated solar street lights almost everywhere and anywhere such as street corners, roadsides, highways, driveways, parking lots, gardens, patios, backyards, pathways, playgrounds, parks, and even in remote areas as long as the area receives sufficient direct sunlight.

            1. Low risks of thefts and fewer accidents.

            Since these street lights have no external wires and cables used for components connection, they will not cause any accidents such as electrocution, overheating, or strangulation. Also, there will be lower risks of theft since all of its components are placed on the top of the pole.

            Why Choose All in one Integrated Solar Street Lights?

            From what is stated above, there are many reasons why everyone prefers to use integrated all-in-one solar street lights. One of those reasons is that these street lights make life easier and lighter with their features and simple installation process. Also, most of its components are made from high-quality materials and equipped with the latest smart technologies and electronics.

            Apart from their specific features, solar street lights generally have delightful effects on our environment. These street lights can provide a significant lowering of the carbon emissions created by people, residential, commercial, and industrial operations. Besides, in terms of its overall cost, solar street lights are a way better investment compared to traditional street lights, considering the initial investment and O&M costs of the latter one. All in all, integrated solar street lights are a perfect eco-friendly lighting solution and alternative to conventional street lights.

            Clodesun provided 5 years warranty on all-in-one integrated solar street lights, we can offer this longer warranty as we are focused on using only high-quality all-in-one integrated solar street light components from reputable products.

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            Split solar street light VS. Integrated lamps?

            Maybe it is hard to decide to choose all in one solar lamp or split lamps, today, we will conclude why to choose all in one solar street light than split lamps.

            After analyzing the sales data, we have found out that clients are preferring to integrate into one solar street light instead of a split or semi-split type solar light. Customers are more likely to purchase integrated solar street LED lights, even if most of them have purchased split-type lights before.

            The research data can better help you know the market trends to choose a better type of solar street light for your future project or invest in your business.

            Following are the 3 reasons why choose All in one solar street light

            (1): Integrated solar street light install in very easy and save time

            Integrated all-in-one solar lamps installation is very simple and quick. It only takes 5 minutes for skilled workers to complete all of the installation processes. If you have a large solar street light project, and split solar street light requires a gel battery pit, and gel batteries are hanging on sole light poles. This complicated installation method is a big problem when the construction project deadline is rushed.

            So integrated all-in-one solar street light can reduce installation errors, fast construction speed, and save labor costs, which is a comparative advantage to split type solar lamps.

            (2): The total cost of integrated solar street light is low

            The total cost involves two parts. one is the cost of labor. From the analysis of the above, we know that the longer the installation time, the higher the labor costs. So the contractor will tend to choose a lower-cost way.

            Another part of the cost relates to solar street light batteries. The gel battery for split-type solar outdoor lights is bulky and Pollution by the environment, not clean energy.

            For example, 100W split street lights need to use 180AH batteries, which must match with 330W solar panels, while 100W all-in-one solar street lights just need to use a 39Ah LiFepo4 battery and 140w solar panel.

            We can clearly see that the same wattage of solar panels used for integrated solar-based lights is at half price compared to split type.

            (3) Integrated solar street lights are more intelligent

            Integrated solar lamps generally use intelligent MPPT controllers. Based on big data analysis and human flow judgment, the controller may adopt the modes of time control and/or human induction mode intelligently. When people are close to the light, the light is full power 100% and when there is no movement, the light power can adjust to 30% automatically.

            all in one solar light

            But for split type solar street light, 100% luminance output configuration, almost half of the night is a waste.

            In summary, integrated solar street lights are becoming more and more popular, and will become a trend in the future. Compared with split solar street lights, they are more worthy of investment.

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