Solar Street Lights
Solar street lights are outdoor lighting fixtures powered by solar panels mounted on top of a pole or integrated into the light fixture itself. These lights are designed to absorb sunlight during the day and convert it into electricity, which is stored in rechargeable batteries. The stored energy is then used to power the light emitting diodes (LEDs) at night, providing illumination without relying on grid electricity.
Solar street lights offer several advantages
Energy Efficiency: They utilize renewable solar energy, reducing reliance on traditional grid electricity and lowering energy costs.
Environmentally Friendly: Solar street lights produce no greenhouse gas emissions and help to reduce carbon footprint.
Cost Savings: Once installed, solar street lights have minimal operational costs since they harness free solar energy.
Easy Installation: They can be installed in remote or off-grid locations without the need for extensive electrical infrastructure.
Low Maintenance: Solar street lights generally require
Several key components of solar street lights
Solar Panels
These panels capture sunlight and convert it into electrical energy through photovoltaic cells
Rechargeable Batteries
The solar energy captured during the day is stored in batteries, usually located within the pole or housing of the light fixture
LED Lights
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are highly efficient and are used as the light source in solar street lights. They provide bright illumination while consuming minimal energy.
Lighting Fixture + Controller
The controller regulates the charging and discharging of the batteries, ensuring optimal energy management and prolonging battery life.The fixture holds the LED lights and may include a housing for the batteries and controller.
