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Wrong Ways to Install Solar Street Lights

Dec 09, 2024
Solar street lights are energy-saving and environmentally friendly lighting equipment. They rely on solar panels to absorb sunlight, convert solar energy into electricity during the day, and automatically power solar led street lights at night. They are sustainable lighting equipment that can be powered independently. Compared with traditional street lights, solar powered street lights are relatively simple to install. However, there are still many problems that need to be paid attention to during the installation process. The following article will share with you some errors that are easy to occur during the installation process.


 

Common wrong installation of solar street lights

1. There is a strong light source near the solar street light.

Solar powered outdoor street lights generally have built-in light-sensing controllers. When night falls, they will automatically light up when insufficient light is detected. However, if there are strong light sources nearby, these light sources will cause the light-sensing controller of the solar street light to detect when it is lit at night, and it will mistakenly think that it is daytime. At this time, the solar street light will not light up, failing to work normally at night.

2. There are obstacles at the installation site.

Solar street lights need to rely on solar panels to receive and convert sunlight into electricity during the day, but if there are any obstructions around the street lights, such as large trees or tall buildings, the charging efficiency of the solar panels will decrease, which will directly affect the performance of the solar led street lights.

3. The angle of the solar panel is incorrect.

If there is a problem with the angle adjustment of the solar panel installation, the charging efficiency will be low. To ensure that the solar panel can fully receive sunlight, the installation angle and direction need to be adjusted for different installation locations. The tilt angle of the solar panel can refer to the local latitude, which is the same as the horizontal tilt of the solar panel. Therefore, for different latitudes and different roads, the adjustment of the solar angle is very critical.


 

4. Double-sided installation of street lights.

Some roads require street lights to be installed on both sides, but when installing solar street lights on both sides, the installers may install the solar panels face to face symmetrically for the sake of beauty. However, if one side is installed correctly, the other side is symmetrical to it, so it may be wrong, and the sunlight cannot directly hit the solar panel, resulting in low charging efficiency. Therefore, when both sides of the road need to be installed at the same time, it is not advisable to install the solar panels symmetrically for the sake of beauty.

5. Problems with connecting wires and installation locations.

Some locations may separate the solar panels and lamps by a long distance due to the interference of installing solar panels and buy wires on the market at will to connect. Due to wire quality or line loss problems, the charging efficiency may be low, and the lighting time of the solar powered street lights cannot be guaranteed.

6. Ignore the debugging and maintenance after installation.

After the solar street light is installed, the system needs to be debugged. If the engineering remote control is not used correctly, the parameter setting may be wrong, and the street light will not light up. After the solar street light is put into use, a regular maintenance plan should be formulated to check the working status of the components and replace the problematic or aging components in time to maintain the normal operation of the solar street light.


 

Why proper installation of solar street light matters?

1. Improve the power generation efficiency of solar panels.

Correctly install solar street lights, set the installation direction and angle of solar panels, avoid blocking, maximize the reception of sunlight, improve the power generation efficiency of solar panels, and maintain the long-term stable lighting of solar powered outdoor street lights.

2. Extend the service life of solar powered LED street lights.

The correct installation and fixing method can reduce the damage to solar street light equipment caused by external factors, such as strong winds and heavy rains; avoid frequent repairs or replacement of components; reduce maintenance costs; and extend the service life of equipment.

3. Ensure the lighting effect of solar street lights.

Correct installation can ensure efficient charging of solar panels; sufficient power can maintain the stable operation of solar powered street lights and ensure their lighting effect, provide people with sufficient lighting, and improve the safety of night travel.

4. Reduce light pollution.

By correctly installing solar LED street lights, you can effectively avoid the discomfort caused by direct light to pedestrians and vehicles, create a more comfortable night environment for people, and reduce interference with people's lives.


 

Summary

Although the installation method of solar street lights is simpler than traditional street lights, there are many details to pay attention to during the installation process. Some incorrect installation methods can easily affect the lighting effect of solar powered LED street lights, causing them to fail to operate normally and affecting their service life. Therefore, during the installation process, you should pay attention to choosing the correct installation location, setting the appropriate direction and angle for the solar panels, ensuring the power generation efficiency of the solar panels, and maintaining the sustainable operation of the street lights.


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