Autonomous solar-powered lighting
Everything you need to know about autonomous solar lighting.
Autonomous solar-powered lighting is widely used in developed countries, where a lot of attention has been paid to saving resources and caring for the environment for a long time. In Russia, autonomous solar lighting is also becoming more and more popular. A similar lighting option is used to illuminate country houses, territories, and public places. In some countries, autonomous solar-powered street lighting has become an integral part of urban infrastructure.
When organizing autonomous solar-powered lighting, general principles are the same regardless of the scope of solar panels.
It is important to use only LED lamps. They are the most economical, which allows you to use the energy received most optimally.
Also, for autonomous solar-powered lighting, you will need batteries. They help to accumulate electricity that accumulates during the day and use at night. Batteries are selected based on the solar panels' performance, the lighting installation's location, and the required operating time. Ordinary citizens, companies, and municipal and administrative organizations can purchase autonomous solar-powered lighting systems.
Pros and Benefits of Autonomous Solar Lighting Systems
Independence from centralized networks;
The possibility of arranging to light in remote, hard-to-reach areas;
No need for complex installation, unlike traditional lighting;
Long service life;
Low operating costs.
LED light sources provide a bright light output that resembles natural sunlight. The color can be chosen depending on the location and purpose. The color temperature can be either "warm," "cold," or neutral.
So, solar-powered autonomous lighting has many advantages over traditional lighting systems. We have already listed some. The safety factor is also important. Indeed, in this case, overheating of the wiring (cable) is excluded, which often causes fires and other accidents.
It should be noted that there are also disadvantages to autonomous solar-powered lighting. For example, in cloudy weather, electricity generation will be less, and batteries may fail in case of severe frosts.
Autonomous solar-powered street lighting
Autonomous solar-powered street lighting looks like traditional lighting systems. From the outside, independent street lighting looks like poles with lamps and photo modules of autonomous lighting installed on them. Bars are installed in the usual way. There are also options for fixing tiles or asphalt.
Set of autonomous lighting on a solar battery
The set of independent street lighting includes:
LED lamp;
The solar panels themselves;
Light sensors;
Controller;
Battery;
Protective cover;
Adjustable fasteners.
With the help of light sensors, the street automatically turns on at dusk and in cloudy weather. Such a system allows the most rational use of the energy accumulated due to solar lighting. Sometimes batteries store a lot of energy, which is used to power other objects, such as traffic lights or other nearby infrastructure.
The price of autonomous street lighting pays off quickly enough, especially on a large scale. This is a good investment for the future.
At private facilities, it is also possible to install autonomous solar-powered street lighting. It is convenient to use independent lighting to illuminate a garage, driveway, or path in a suburban area.
