Solar Street Lighting System

What are Solar Street Lights?

Solar Street Lights are a prevalent and innovative solution for illuminating public spaces sustainably and cost-effectively. Solar streetlights have photovoltaic cells responsible for converting the sunlight’s radiation into electricity. The device’s semiconductor materials facilitate the transformation of solar energy into electricity. This energy conversion process is known as the “photovoltaic effect.” 

Solar LED lights need sunlight to work, but they do not necessarily need direct sunlight. These lights can still get charged and work on cloudy days or in areas with partial shade. The solar panel will still collect energy from the sun even if it is not exposed directly. Even artificial lights can charge solar panels.

2.how solar street lighting system works

Solar street lights function based on the simple principle of photovoltaic effect.  During the day, the photovoltaic cells (solar cells) in solar panels convert the solar energy into electrical energy.  This energy is stored in the battery.  The controller helps in charging the battery and regulating the voltage.  At night, the solar lamp draws the current from the battery and starts to illuminate the light source from dusk to dawn.