Q1: How do solar lights work?

A: Solar-powered lighting consists of a solar panel or photovoltaic cell that collects the sun’s energy during the day and stores it in a rechargeable gel cell battery.
A solar lighting system consists of various components, including an intelligent controller that prevents the solar panel from overcharging the battery bank. It also senses when there is no longer any energy from the sun and automatically turns the LED light on using a portion of the stored energy in the rechargeable battery.

A: Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Solar light’s are 100% renewable energy.

Q3: What’s the advantage of Outdoor Solar Lighting?

A:

1) Solar outdoor lights are independent of the utility grid. Hence, the operation and installation costs are minimized.
2) Solar lights require much less maintenance compared to conventional lights.
3) Since external wires are eliminated, the risk of accidents is minimized.
4) Electricity produced by solar panels is non-polluting.
5) Separate parts of a solar panel system can easily be transported.
6)Energy costs can be saved.

Q4: I assume I would need an electrician to install? Is there anything special about the lights that my local electrician wouldn’t be able to handle?

A: Because our lights are not tied to the electrical grid and they’re low voltage, it’s not required to have an electrical contractor.

Q5: Why are LED lights used?

A: LED lights are used because they use much less electricity to put out light. Making them much more efficient. The lower usage of electricity allows longer and brighter use generated by solar power.

Q6: How long do Solar Lights Operate for?

A: With solar power being more popular than ever, it is quite easy to find fixtures that operate for as long as is needed. The average light fixture in all major categories of solar lighting (Spot, Flood, Lamp post, Security, etc.) feature an operation time of 10-12+ hours. Many commercial fixtures can even be upgraded to accommodate any required run time.

Q7: How long does a solar street light stay on at night?

A: Solar street lights can work up to 6-8 hours per night. If the customer requires longer periods of illumination, the customer can opt for higher battery sizes for the street light.

Q8: How does the light know when to turn on and turn off?

A: Most of the street lights have a PIR motion sensor. It detects motions up to 7.5 meters. The solar panel detects the external source of light and automatically switches on and based on the source. When the voltage drops, the lamp switches on and when the fixed working hours have passed, the light will turn off automatically.

Q9: What are the solar system’s safety procedures in case of a problem or malfunction?

A: This depends on the intensity of the issue. Trivial malfunctions can be easily fixed through readjusting the settings, cleaning the sensor, restarting and such. While cases of more serious nature would require a more knowledgeable person. This includes clogged lamps, flickering lights, faulty or damaged.

Q10: How long can my solar street lights operate without sunlight?

A: Our high-quality solar street lights ensure that the level of operation doesn’t diminish during conditions where there is a lack of sunlight. They come with efficient battery power to store energy and function without charge for 4 to 5 consecutive days.

Q11: How long does each system last:

A: Each component of a sol system has a different lifespan:
1) Solar panels: up to 20 year
2) Batteries: approx. 5 years
3) LED Fixtures: approx..50,000-10,000 hours
4) Electronics: approx.5 years

Q12: How often will a solar light need to be maintained?

A: Solar-powered outdoor lighting is virtually maintenance free, since the batteries require no regular service. With every EverGen system you receive a complementary 12-month subscription to Sol’s Insight remote monitoring platform. This platform uses GPS to pinpoint system faults and notifies you of the location via alerts sent to your dashboard. A 10-year warranty comes standard with every EverGen light, and also includes a 5-year battery warranty. An extended-life 10-year battery upgrade is available. Extended subscription.

Q13: Can I use my solar lights in the winter?

A: You most certainly can. Due to shorter daylight hours in the winter time you may see shorter run times. However, as long as the fixtures are receiving enough direct sunlight (6-8 hours), you will still see similar operation. Many solar fixtures feature a “low power” option designed specifically for low light and winter month conditions.

Q14: If There Are Several Consecutive Rainy Days Occurring, What Shall We Do? Can It Be Working Normally?

A: You don’t need to worry about it. We have taken it into our consideration. You can advise us of the specification with the consecutive rainy days which needs to be guaranteed. If you don’t have a clear need for that, we will recommend to you the local regular consecutive rainy days.

Q15: Will the solar lights still work if it’s cloudy?

A: Sol’s lights work even after cloudy days. During daylight, even when overcast, the solar panels continue to charge the batteries, and the system is designed to work for at least four days with no sun! ( This is what we refer to as the autonomy of the system. Four days in what we consider to be industry standard)

Q16: I live in a strong wind zone – is your solar lights strong enough to withstand high winds?

A: Yes, most of our systems are designed for 145 mph winds.  In hurricane zones we’ve created systems that can handle winds up to 180 mph.

Q17: What’s The Sunshine Peak Time?

A: The sunshine peak time refers to the unit strength of the sunlight reaching the earth every hour. Only strong intensity of the sunlight can be absorbed and converted. That’s to say, it is measured at noon, within 3-4 hours before and after noon (depend on different location). During that time the charging effect of the solar panel is the best.

Q18: How to install solar light?

A:The installation of our street lights are very simple and wouldn’t require you to rack your brains. For installing integrated solar street lights first you need to set up and fix the pole. Each light is mounted on a standard galvanised pipe concreted in the ground or other similar poles depending on aesthetic or standards requirements. Depends on the location a pole with 3-5 meters long is appropriated.
Then put the integrated solar light into the pole, fasten the screws with the screwdrivers and switch the light. All lighting should comply with any Council outdoor lighting rules.

Q19: What All Should Be Considered Before The Installation Of A Solar Street Light?

A: It would be ideal to place the solar panel under direct sunlight and away from any kind of shade.
1) If possible, the solar panel should be placed away from over-hanging trees and other hindrances.
2) Charge the lamp for a minimum of 10-12 hours initially for best results.
3) Keep the solar panel away from other artificial lights as the sensor may not be able to differentiate day from dusk to night.

Q20: What kind of maintenance should be done on solar street lights?

A: Our lighting system is maintenance free. The rain usually keeps the panels fairly clean.  If in an area where snow gets heavy, you may need to brush off the solar panels. However, given the solar panel’s angle, snow usually slides right off once the sun rises and the temperature goes up.

Q21: How do I take care of my outdoor solar lighting?

A: Because solar lights are powered by direct sunlight, they need to be cleaned periodically from dust or mud, so they can easily store energy for the night. They also do not work as well during the winter or on cloudy days, so you may want to store your them indoors during rainy or snowy seasons. Switch them to the off position when they are not being used and store them in a dark place.

Q22: How should I clean the solar panel, if required?

A: The solar panels are low maintenance. Usually, the dust accumulated on these panels is washed off by rain.

Q23: How often do I have to replace the batteries?

A: There are different factors and variables that go into the life of your batteries, on average the batteries will last 3 to 4 years up to 10 years without any problems.

Q24: How long do the lights last before I have to replace them?

A: Our state of the art LED floodlights have a life long warranty. If there are any problems with your light please contact us and we will make sure to get you new lights.

Q25: How To Maintain The Solar System?

A: It doesn’t need to be maintained too much. It is very convenient to use. Only if the surface of the solar panel should be cleaned every 3-5 months if the local place has too much dust. Therefore it can keep high efficiency.

Q26: If the Solar Fixture stopped illuminating, what may be causing this?

A: The most common cause of a drop-in performance is lack of sunlight due to poor weather. If you had less than normal sunlight hours, simply turn your fixture to the “Off” position and allow it to recharge for 2-3 Sunny days. This will allow that internal battery to fully recharge and operate as normal. If this does not provide a solution, you may need to replace the battery. Most solar fixtures will require a replacement battery after 1-3 years from date of purchase.