Solar powered street lighting

The best outdoor wall lights

Wall lights not only illuminate the area near the house, but are also an indispensable element of decor. They are made of metal, and artistic forging is often used as decoration.

Any vertical surface is suitable for installation: the facade of a house, a fence, and even a tree trunk. On sale there are models on the leg or mounted close to the wall.

Elstead Lighting BT1/L

5

★★★★★
editorial score

100%
buyers recommend this product

The cone-shaped metal lamp on the leg is made in retro style and decorated with artistic forging. A 100 W incandescent lamp is inserted inside the transparent cover. The maximum lighting area is 5 m². The model is resistant to adverse weather conditions and is designed for a long service life.

Advantages:

• bronze color fittings;
• good level of dust and moisture protection (IP44);
• upper direction of the ceiling;
• standard base E27;
• withstands the heat of an incandescent lamp.

Flaws:

high price.

Elstead Lighting looks great and is reminiscent of an old London lantern.

Globo Cotopa 32005-2

4.9

★★★★★
editorial score

96%
buyers recommend this product

The Austrian brand Globo has released a high-tech LED wall lamp. It looks like a black cylinder 16 cm high and 8 cm wide. Two LED lamps are inserted inside: one is directed upwards and the other downwards. This allows you to use the device for decorative wall lighting. The product is immune to rain and gives a neutral white light. Plinth type GU10

Advantages:

• lighting area 10 m²;
• lamps in the set;
• 2 year warranty;
• affordable cost.

Flaws:

brightness is not adjustable.

Globo Cotopa is impervious to dust and is a completely sealed luminaire, so it can withstand outdoor use very well.

Elektrostandard GL 3002D black

4.9

★★★★★
editorial score

94%
buyers recommend this product

The frame of the Elektrostandard street lamp is made of aluminium. The model is mounted on a bracket and has a wide black lampshade with a transparent glass shade. For lighting, a 60 W incandescent bulb is used. The device with IP44 moisture protection level is not afraid of rain and snow.

Advantages:

• strong frame;
• bright light;
• classic style;
• simple installation.

Flaws:

uneconomical energy consumption when using incandescent lamps.

The Elektrostandard wall lantern is a great option for a park or country house facade. But with it it is better to use more modern lamps.

Eglo Helvella 96418

4.7

★★★★★
editorial score

87%
buyers recommend this product

The body of the Eglo Helvella is made of silver metal, and the cylindrical shade is made of transparent plastic. The product resembles an hourglass. Inside there is a LED lamp with a brightness of 320 lm and a light temperature of 3000 K. The frame is easily disassembled, which makes it possible to easily replace burned-out diodes if necessary.

Advantages:

• warm light;
• large range;
• Beautiful design;
• economical power consumption.

Flaws:

fragile plastic cover.

Eglo Helvella diffuses the light output by 180 degrees and is suitable for installation under a canopy.

Efficiency

Weather conditions in different regions affect lighting functionality:

1. In regions with short sunny days, batteries will not be fully charged. This will significantly reduce the operating time of the lights at night.
2. Negative temperatures expose the battery to malfunction. Strong and prolonged heat will lead to overheating of semiconductors and their failure.
3. In order to properly absorb energy from solar panels in hot climates, it is necessary to use a cooling system.
4. In windy regions with a lot of dust in the air, the protective glass of the solar battery is quickly contaminated, which reduces the performance of the device.

Useful information: street lighting will work most effectively in a region with the maximum number of sunny days and a temperate climate.

Main Features of Garden Solar Lights

Solar lamps can be grouped into three groups according to the following characteristics:

Features of design and construction. They, in turn, are divided into:
bollards.They are made in the form of columns and are a spectacular element in garden design;

built-in stairs;
used to illuminate ponds. Such lamps are immersed in water;
used in the decoration of flower beds and flower beds

During the day, the lamps merge with the plants, and with the onset of darkness they focus on flower arrangements;
used to illuminate isolated trees. A tree trunk, covered in the dusk by a directed beam of light, will look very impressive and unusual.

Qualitative characteristics

The photocell used in solar lamps is made of silicon, or rather, of its modifications. Traditionally, polycrystalline silicon is used. It is significantly inferior in quality to single-crystal silicon, since this modification of the chemical element is covered with an oxide film upon first contact with the air. It protects the photocell from environmental influences.

Glass surface: smooth glass reflects most of the direct light and about half of the scattered rays;
structured glass collects diffusely scattered radiation;
tempered glass is of the best quality.

Solar power plants

GM solar power plants are solar power plants with energy storage in batteries and DC voltage of 12 Volts. Accumulators accumulate electrical energy during daylight hours and consume it according to the installed controller program. Charging is carried out even in cloudy weather and in the winter season.The controller does not allow the battery to be completely discharged. When using solar power plants "GM", there is no need for electrical networks, which ensures high efficiency in providing energy to consumers remote from the networks.

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Varieties of solar lights

What do manufacturing companies offer today?

Models in the form of poles with lanterns at the top, which are stuck into the ground with a pointed lower end. There are fixtures in this category that must be buried and even cemented. Their height varies from ground, that is, laid directly on the ground, to 2.5-meter columns.
Bollards.
Wall option. They can be mounted on any surface, which can be a fence, a wall of a house or any other building on the site.
Embedded. These models are used to illuminate stairs. Although designers manage to use them in many places, the main thing is to turn on the fantasy.
Underwater. From the name itself it becomes clear where these lamps can be used.

Please note that their installation is carried out before the reservoir is filled with water.
Waterproof.These lanterns in the form of balls, water flowers (lilies) and other forms are placed directly on the water

That is, they launch into the pond, illuminating the surface of the reservoir. Luminous objects are always in motion after every breath of the breeze.
Today, manufacturers offer decorative lanterns in the form of birds, butterflies, and so on. They are usually installed in flower beds.
Fairy lights. It seems that there is nothing unusual in the garlands. This is a traditional design element. But the trick is that this type of lighting does not need to be connected anywhere, which makes it easy to install and create shapes and figures. They decorate trees and shrubs, set under roof overhangs, frame stairs and verandas.

Pay attention to the convenience of using this type of street lamps. The thing is that any garden lamp from the above list can be installed where you need it.

That is, you want it on the street, you want it inside the house

It is important that the battery is located in the sun. Therefore, carefully select the place of its installation.

And one more note. Manufacturers are now offering solar-powered street lights with colored LED bulbs. Let's face it, there is no point in using them every day. But on a holiday, this is an indispensable attribute of a good mood.

By the way, if you supplement the design of solar-powered lamps with a motion sensor, then the energy of their batteries may be enough for more than one day. So economical people should think about it.

What is the difference between models of street lamps

First of all, consumers pay their attention to external attributes. Modern garden lights can be made of metal, wood or plastic.

Metal lamps are usually covered with powder paint, which allows them to be used outdoors for several years. And at the same time, they do not lose their original appearance.

Wooden street lamps are treated with antiseptics and compounds that repel rodents and prevent the wood from cracking. Well, plastic is not treated with anything, because he himself is not afraid of natural loads.

But the plafonds of lamps can be made of glass of different structures;

• Hardened, which is considered the most reliable.
• Smooth transparent. It has the highest throughput.
• Reflex.

As for the types of solar batteries, there are only two of them:

1. Nickel-metal hydride - expensive, but with a long service life.
2. Nickel-cadmium.

The principle of operation of the solar battery

According to the type of photosensitive element, the division is as follows:

• Polycrystalline.
• Multicrystalline.
• Monocrystalline.

The first one is the cheapest. After a year of operation, their charge is enough for four hours at the most. The second, if properly maintained street lights, will last for several years. Third - the most expensive option, but it works for a very long time. The element is covered with a special oxide film, which does not allow light to scatter.

Solar powered traffic lights

The LGM traffic light set consists of a solar battery and a T.7 traffic light connected to it. The system is completely autonomous and works without being connected to the mains. The battery of the power plant is charged during daylight hours and consumes energy for the operation of the traffic light. The controller does not allow deep discharge and overcharging of the battery.The solar power plant is a single monoblock, ready for installation and operation. The angle of inclination of the power plant is optimized for efficient operation in winter and does not allow snow to accumulate. The panel does not need to be cleaned, dust and dirt are washed away by rain. LGM traffic lights at solar power plants have an aesthetic appearance, painted with a high-strength polymer-powder coating.

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What to make a ceiling lamp

Before telling what forms can be used in the manufacture of a ceiling lamp, let us recall the requirements that must be observed when making the luminaire body on its own:

• The solar panel should be located outside on top of the product so that it is well lit during the daytime.
• All butt joints between structural elements must be carefully sealed (circuit components are afraid of moisture).
• LEDs must be placed in the transparent part of the ceiling.

Otherwise, everything will depend only on your imagination, personal preferences and the materials at hand. One of the simplest options is to use a glass jar as a ceiling lamp (for example, for storing bulk products) with a wide neck and a tight lid:

• make a hole in the lid and pass the wires from the solar panel through it;
• fix the solar panel on the outside with a sealant;
• on the inner surface we mount the battery compartment and circuit elements;
• LEDs are located at the bottom of the jar.

As a practically finished case, you can successfully use a food container made of transparent plastic. On sale there is a large number of such products of various sizes and shapes (round, square, rectangular). The choice will depend on the size of the solar panel and the number of LEDs.

Well-known manufacturers of solar lamps

Solar-powered devices are manufactured by dozens of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The following large reputable companies can be especially highlighted.

Globo (Austria). Austrian company engaged in the production of lighting fixtures, including solar-powered devices. The company was founded in 1995, and already in 2009 it became one of the five European companies - leaders in the production of lighting products. Products are exported to 20 countries of the world, including the Russian Federation.

Well-known designers take part in the creation of models for Globo. Thanks to this, the company's products are distinguished not only by high technical properties, but also by attractive design.

Globo has earned the reputation of a trendsetter in the field of lighting technology: interesting new items constantly appear in the collections of the company. The company's products are very popular due to the optimal ratio of cost and technical characteristics.

Novotech (Hungary). Novotech entered the lighting market in the early 2000s.Among the solar lamps produced by the enterprise are both budget options made of plastic and inexpensive metal alloys, as well as expensive models, for the production of which colored and corrugated glass, bronze, stainless steel, natural materials are used.

The company's products are distinguished not only by their original design, but also by their increased functionality, since when designing products, special attention is paid to operational features. Careful elaboration of designs, taking into account the characteristics of the environment, guarantees the reliability and durability of all Novotech products, which, according to expert estimates, have the least degree of rejection and the highest level of protection.

Careful elaboration of designs, taking into account the characteristics of the environment, guarantees the reliability and durability of all Novotech products, which, according to expert estimates, have the lowest degree of rejection and the highest level of protection.

Feron (China). Established in 1999, the company is now considered one of the world leaders in lighting technology. It produces 4,000 different items of products, while a significant part of the range is occupied by products powered by solar batteries.

Feron produces a huge range of decorative, park, facade and other solar-powered lamps. In their manufacture, modern materials and high-tech lines are used.

When designing new collections, the company's specialists take into account the high demands of consumers for the quality and design of products.All lighting equipment is produced according to innovative technologies with the obligatory passage of a three-stage control.

The company's employees are constantly improving the design and manufacturing process, tracking fashion trends in the design of lamps, as well as the emergence of new materials on the market.

Much attention is paid to logistics, which allows Feron to maintain affordable prices for all branded lines.

"Start" (Russia). The production of products of the domestic brand "Start" was launched in 2005. Under this brand, various lighting products are presented, including batteries, extension cords, various types of lamps and fixtures.

Customers will also find a wide selection of solar-powered lanterns designed to illuminate garden areas. All Start products have a thoughtful design, good quality and affordable price.

MW-Light (Germany). A dynamically developing company supplying lighting equipment to many countries of Western and Eastern Europe. MW-LIGHT products have appeared on the Russian market since 2004, immediately gaining great popularity.

The company specializes in the production and distribution of various lighting fixtures for interiors and landscapes, paying special attention to the manufacture of devices powered by solar batteries. The catalog is dominated by products made in a classic style.

All of them are distinguished by a well-thought-out design, reliability, durability and functionality.

Examples of street lights

Let's take a look at a few examples of solar street lights. These models can be used both in private houses and on city streets.

Olym LED OL-YDW-003

The brightness of this model is about 15 lm.The battery, which receives energy from the solar battery, has a capacity of 1000 mAh. Its nominal voltage is 1.2 volts. The type is not reported, but most likely it is a nickel-cadmium battery. Protection against dust and moisture meets the requirements of the IP65 standard.

Olym LED OL-YDW-003

Solar 10623-HA

This model has a 1000 mAh battery with a nominal value of 1.2 volts. The power of the solar battery is 0.25 watts. Solar 10623-HA complies with IP 55 requirements for protection against dust and moisture. The approximate cost is 500-700 rubles.

Solar 10623-HA

The lamp has 6 LEDs. Its power is small. Therefore, it is not suitable for street lighting, but rather for façade lighting, fences, etc.
 

Jiahe

Alishow W1068

The brightness of this stylish lantern is 60 lm. A battery with a nominal voltage of 1.2 volts has a capacity of 900 mAh. The model has an IP 33 protection standard. The cost is 1.2-1.5 thousand rubles.

Alishow W1068

The flashlight has average characteristics in terms of its characteristics and price. Solar panels in the amount of 4 pieces are located on the visor of the lamp.
 

solar lamp

An interesting lamp that is suitable for illuminating a fence, an entrance door, etc. Its brightness is about 400 lm. The battery has a rating of 3.7 volts and a capacity of 2000 mAh. Apparently, lithium type.

solar lamp

The solar battery is rated at 2.5 watts. The cost of the lamp is about 2 thousand rubles. Standard of protection against dust and moisture IP 65. Lantern in standby mode has a dim glow. When there is movement and the sensor is triggered, it starts to work at full capacity.