Solar Street Light Installation

 
The concept of solar street light installation has been an instant hit in the last couple of years because of a few key reasons. Not only is the energy generated free of cost, there is very little in the way of maintenance which is required and all operations are automated. This system works well for the function of a street light and operational costs amount to nil.
 

The Installation Process

These street lights can be installed just about anywhere even on grass. Everything from the pole to the solar panels which are used is chosen on the basis of how long they will last and function efficiently in the rough outdoors. However the panel and the battery still need to be regularly cleaned and checked for possible corrosive materials accumulating on top.

The LED solar panel which is used is a way of maximizing power output and that is a handy thing to have as overcast days or stormy days severely limit the amount of sunlight that the unit will be getting. The LED drags on the power of the charge for as long as possible before the battery needs to refuel up again. LED cells use less voltage and exhibit a brighter lighting result.

There are some checkups which are done before the solar street light can be installed which is the climate and the weather in the area how much power output can be expected. If the area is very windy the panels need to be secured tightly and there will be some operational cost from time to time to keep them working to the best of their ability. Some safety measures are also taken by the specialists to ensure the street light will not cause any problems in the future.
 

Components Which Are Employed

• The solar cell is the first thing which is set in place. There are many solar cells out there with varying price points but for public usage usually the cheaper polycrystalline ones are used. These are more of an eyesore and are not as efficient as the pricier monocrystalline ones.
• The next thing is the LED lamp. The LED lamp reduces the voltage usage making the charge of the battery last longer which is why these fluorescent lamps are the first choice for street lamps.
• The light pole comes after and this is a job for the engineers that will make sure current can flow adequately through the pole to reach the battery at the bottom. Since batteries can be stolen, they are sometimes hidden from sight, buried underground or put in a lockbox.
• The control box is attached and this will include space for the battery, the controller, and an inverter if need be. The controller will regulate the use of the battery and will also automatically turn the street light on and off by detecting the lack or excess of sunlight. The discharge controller will stop the emitting of light as soon as the charge becomes dangerously low. It will start up again as soon as sunlight becomes available.