Integrated Solar Street Light

When to Adjust the Working Mode of Your Solar Lights for Winter Operation?

Dec 03, 2025

Adjusting the working mode of your solar lights for winter is critical to address reduced sunlight (lower battery charging) and longer nights (higher energy demand)—two core challenges that can leave lights dim, short-lived, or non-functional if unaddressed. The key is to prioritize battery preservation without sacrificing essential illumination. Below is a clear guide on when to make adjustments, what to adjust, and why it matters. When to Start Adjusting: Key Triggers for Winter Mode Begin modifying your solar lights’ settings 1–2 weeks before the onset of consistent winter conditions (e.g., shorter days, frequent cloud cover, temperatures below 10°C/50°F). Use these cues to act: Daylight Hours Drop Below 9–10 Hours Winter solstice (Dec 21 in Northern Hemisphere, Jun 21 in Southern Hemisphere) brings the shortest days (often 8 hours or less of usable sunlight). Even before the solstice, when daily sunlight falls below 9–10 hours, solar panels struggle to fully charge batteries. This is the most important trigger—act when you notice your lights dimming by midnight or turning off early. Consistent Cloud Cover or Rain/Snow Overcast skies reduce solar panel efficiency by 30–60%. If your region experiences 3+ consecutive days of clouds, snow, or rain, adjust settings immediately to avoid draining the battery completely (deep discharge can damage batteries long-term). Temperatures Stay Below 10°C (50°F) Cold temperatures slow battery chemistry (lithium-ion and NiMH batteries lose 10–30% of their capacity in freezing weather). Even with adequate sunlight, a cold battery stores less energy—so you’ll need to reduce power usage to extend runtime. Lights Fail to Stay On Through Critical Hours If your solar lights (e.g., security lights, path lights) turn off before dawn or dim drastically by 2–3 AM, it’s a clear sign the battery isn’t holding enough charge for winter’s longer nights. Adjustments are necessary to align energy use with reduced charging. New Installation in Late Fall If you install solar lights in October/November (Northern Hemisphere) or April/May (Southern Hemisphere), set them to winter mode immediately—don’t wait for performance issues. This prevents premature battery depletion as days shorten. What to Adjust: Winter-Friendly Settings Most solar lights (path lights, security lights, floodlights) have adjustable modes via a switch, remote, or app. Focus on these settings to optimize winter performance: 1. Brightness Level (Priority #1) Winter Adjustment: Lower from "High" to "Medium" or "Low." Example: A 1000-lumen security light on "Medium" (500 lumens) uses half the energy, doubling runtime. Path lights can switch from "Steady On" to "Dim Steady + Bright Motion" (if available). Why: Brightness directly correlates to energy use—reducing it is the easiest way to preserve battery life without eliminating light entirely. 2. Motion Sensor Duration (For Security Lights) Winter Adjustment: Shorten the "on time" after motion is detected (e.g., from 5 minutes to 1–2 minutes). Why: Security lights often stay on longer than needed. Cutting the duration reduces energy waste, especially if motion is frequent (e.g., pets, passersby). 3. Motion Sensor Sensitivity (For Security Lights) Winter Adjustment: Lower sensitivity (if adjustable) or narrow the detection range. Why: Cold weather can trigger false alarms (e.g., wind-blown debris, frost melting), and lower sensitivity reduces unnecessary activation—saving battery. Avoid disabling motion sensing entirely (unless you need constant low light). 4. Working Mode (Steady vs. Motion-Activated) Winter Adjustment: Switch from "Steady On" to "Motion-Activated" (for path/security lights) or "Dusk-to-Dawn Dim + Motion Bright" (hybrid mode). Why: Steady-on mode drains batteries quickly in winter. Motion-activated modes only use high power when needed, while hybrid modes provide low-level ambient light without depleting the battery. 5. Battery Optimization (If Applicable) For removable batteries: Ensure they’re fully charged before winter (replace old batteries >2 years old, as capacity degrades over time). For integrated batteries: Avoid deep discharge (don’t let lights die completely)—adjust settings to keep a partial charge. When to Revert to Summer Mode Switch back to your solar lights’ original settings 1–2 weeks after spring equinox (Mar 20 in Northern Hemisphere, Sep 22 in Southern Hemisphere) or when: Daylight hours exceed 11–12 hours consistently. Temperatures rise above 15°C (59°F) and cloud cover is minimal. Your lights hold a full charge and stay on through the night without dimming. Key Winter Pro Tip for Solar Lights Even with adjusted settings, clean your solar panels monthly in winter. Snow, ice, dust, or debris blocks sunlight—reducing charging efficiency by up to 80%. Wipe panels with a soft cloth (avoid sharp tools) to maximize energy intake.

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No Digging, No Wiring: Why Contractors Prefer Integrated Solar Street Lights

Nov 19, 2025

Contractors prefer integrated solar street lights that do not require excavation or wiring because they have significant advantages in shortening construction periods, reducing costs, enhancing adaptability to multiple scenarios, and ensuring operational safety. These advantages perfectly align with contractors' pursuit of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and low risk in engineering projects. Simplify construction and shorten the construction period Traditional street lights involve tedious procedures such as digging trenches, laying cables, installing transformers, and connecting to the municipal power grid. This type of construction not only damages the road surface, landscape, and existing infrastructure, but also requires coordination with the power supply department. Due to the complex approval process, it is easy to cause project delays. In contrast, integrated solar street lights integrate solar panels, lithium batteries, LED light sources, and intelligent controllers into one unit. The contractor only needs to fix the lamp post to complete the installation. Usually, two workers can install a lamp in a few minutes, and the entire installation process of a project can be completed in a short amount of time. This not only avoids the hassle of excavation and wiring, but also eliminates the need to wait for grid coordination, greatly shortening the construction period and enabling the project to be delivered and put into use ahead of schedule. Significantly reduce overall costs Lower initial construction cost: The construction of traditional street lamps requires a significant investment in materials such as cables and pipelines, as well as high labor costs for trench excavation and cable laying. For integrated solar street lights, the integrated design eliminates the need for these costs. The cost of purchasing and installing lighting fixtures itself is much lower than the total cost of traditional streetlight construction, which reduces the initial investment pressure on contractors. Save long-term operation and maintenance costs: These street lights rely on solar power supply and do not generate monthly electricity bills, which can save the project party a lot of electricity bills in the long run. In addition, their modular design and fewer components reduce the failure rate. Meanwhile, the intelligent control system can monitor the battery status and light source lifespan in real-time. Contractors do not need to conduct frequent and complex line inspections like traditional streetlights, which reduces maintenance frequency and labor costs in the later stages. In addition, there is no need to bear the cost of cable replacement due to aging, immersion, or rodent damage. Has strong adaptability to complex scenes Many engineering projects undertaken by contractors involve complex terrains, such as rural roads, park trails, mountainous areas, and remote wastelands. In these areas, it is either difficult to dig trenches for wiring or the cost of connecting to the power grid is very high. Integrated solar street lights are not limited by the power grid and terrain, and can be flexibly installed in these places. For example, in the park, installing such lights will not damage the lawn and vegetation due to excavation; In rural or remote areas without complete power grid coverage, they can also provide stable lighting. In addition, if the project needs to adjust the lighting position in the future, the integrated solar street lights can be moved freely without being limited by cables, thereby improving the flexibility of project construction. Higher safety and better compliance with environmental requirements Traditional street lamps use high-voltage power sources. During the construction and use phases, cable damage may lead to issues such as electrical leakage, posing a safety hazard to construction personnel and the public. Integrated solar street lights use low-voltage power supply (usually 12V or 24V), fundamentally avoiding the risk of leakage and ensuring the safety of construction and operation processes. In addition, in the context of advocating green and low-carbon development, these street lights use renewable solar energy and do not produce carbon emissions or other pollutants during operation. They will not cause environmental pollution such as soil or groundwater pollution due to line issues, which helps contractors meet the environmental standards of various projects and enhance the project's environmental image.

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LRC New Series Released

Nov 21, 2016

Shenzhen Leadray Optoelectronic Co., Ltd. released LRC New Series for Integrated Solar LED Street Light in September, 2016. This series is very welcomed by customers and got a success in Canton Fair from 15th ~19th, October, 2016. The Main Advantages for Leadray’s Solar Led Street Lights All In One: 1) Patent Design (Application No.: 2016215993.6) 2) LED modular system design 3) Battery Tri-proof system design 4) IP65 for the whole lamp & all the module system 5) Typhoon resistance design We can offer you best service from Leadray like: 1) 5 years warranty 2) One-stop supermarket for all in one solar street lights 3) Localized After-sales Service available 4) Customization easily Also, please trust Leadray as a professional partner with 11 years experience in Solar Street Light Fields: 1) Founded in 2005, 11 years experience in led solar street lights 2) 60+ R&D engineers, 10 of them with 10+ years working experience in led solar street lights 3) Design, R&D, manufacturing all in one led solar street lights 4) 800+ Employees, 60+ R&D Engineers, 20+ QC Employees 5) Manufacturing base covers an area of 68,000 square meters

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SOLAR STREET LIGHTING ADVANTAGE

Mar 30, 2017

Installing Unilumin Streetlights can be an expensive business, because of trenching cabling and resurfacing. Hitting existing underground service is an ever present risk. Our stand All In One solar powered lighting as below Advantages: No digging, No cables, No mains connection, No energy costs, Zero emissions. Eliminates any associated electricity bills Aids in providing a safe working environment in areas where mains power is difficult to access Fully Automatic Operation High quality construction and components Designed for easy service and maintenance where required

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How to choose solar light

Apr 10, 2017

Main character for solar light: A. LED: Unit: lm Normally 1W LED=100lm, we use 130lm/W for bright lighting and save power. You should choose high lumens instead of high watts. More lumens means higher brightness. B. Battery: unit WH, or Volts & AH Li-ion battery: higher energy density & low weight compare with acid. More safety as below testing: Vibration test: Place the full charged battery on the shaking platform, vibrate 30mins as below: Displacement amplitude: X Axis 0.38mm, Y Axis 0.19mm Frequency: X Axis 10 to 30 Hz, Y Axis 30 to 50 Hz Result: no leakage, no air leakage, no explosion, no fire, no influence for performance and appearance. Drop test: Drop the full charged battery from 1m height to 5cm hard wood on the floor, and drop it twice by different side Result: no leakage, no air leakage, no explosion, no fire, no influence for performance and appearance. High-temperature test: Place the full charged battery in the oven, increase the temperature to 135±2oC by the rate of 5±2oC/mins and keep the temperature for 10mins Result: no fire, no explosion Short circuit test: Place the full charged battery into fume cupboard, short out positive and negative pole (total resistor below 50 m?), watch the change of the battery temperature, and finish the test when temperature drop 10oC compare to the peak temperature. Result: no fire, no explosion Over charge test: Full discharge the battery and lay aside for 10mins Full charge the battery and lay aside for 10mins Charge the battery by 1C current and setup the cut-off voltage at 4.8V Result: no fire, no explosion Impact test: Place a ∮15.8mm steel bar at the middle of the battery Free fall a 10Kg hammer from 1m height to the steel bar Result: no fire, no explosion Solar panel：unit: W how to calculate solar power: for example: solar panel 6V 10W formula: A=W/U, A=10W/6V=1.67A, solar panel output is 6V 1.67A What is the efficiency of the solar cell: place 1㎡ solar cell in the sunlight which power is 1000W, the solar cell can produce 170W power, so the efficiency is 170W/1000W=17%. How to choose the solar cell: solar cell have 2 types: mono and poly crystalline, the efficiency is 17% and 16%. When we need more power in specified area, we choose mono crystalline. If we just need the same power in specified area, we choose poly crystalline, because poly is cheaper than mono, and they can produce the same power at same condition.

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How to make sure the solar light is what you want

Apr 18, 2017

•For example: ESL-16 solar panel: 14.5W, Li-ion battery: 97.68WH, LED: 1200lm, lighting mode: 5Hrs smart lighting + 7Hrs 25% lighting Below is the formula for reference: •LED lighting time: T(time)=battery power/(LED power*energy saving )coefficient=15.35Hrs Lighting time per day：4.75Hrs Lighting days=15.35/4.75=3.2days It means the lighting will work for 3 raining day after battery full charged. •Solar charging time: T(time)=battery capacity/solar charging current=(97.68/3.7)/ (14.5/5.5)=10Hrs, which means it need 2 sunny day for full charing the battery. •Left power after daily solar charging & using: Left power=(daily solar charging-daily using)/daily using=61.6% It means solar charge one day, the lighting will work 1.6days. Shenzhen Leadray Optoelectronic Co.,Ltd is professional China Led Solar Street Lights Manufacturer,have many years experience in LED solar street lights Design,R&D and manufacturing all in one led solar street lights.

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Integrated solar street light Features

Apr 24, 2017

Integrated solar street light Features: 1.Integrated design without cable,simple and diverse installation,various lamp pole with low cost(iron pole, wood, bamboo, plastic etc.) 2.Energy saving and environment friendly by perfect combination of solar power and LED lighting 3.High capacity and long life Lithium iron phosphate battery,5-year theoretical working life and high-temperature resistance, makes the whole light a longer life 4.Safe and reliable Rain-proof design with IP65 certificate 5.Alumina Alloy is used for main structure in order to prevent dusty and corrosion 6.Different power control according to time period, lower brightness when less people after midnight, in order to save energy and improve practicability Advantages of integrated solar street light: Our all in one solar street light can be installed within 5 min by two people without any heavy equipment and tools, since we put high efficiency solar panel, 5-year long life lithium battery ( the same with Hybrid Electric Vehicle battery, the drive battery not the start batter), high light LED and intelligent controller, PIR human body induction module and installing support of thievery prevention all together. Working Principle of integrated solar street light: Traditional solar street lights have almost the same working principle, they have lamp base, battery panel, storage battery, charge and discharge mode controller system. But integrated solar street light put them together, and the storage batter has to be replaced by lithium battery, hence it is simple and light. Cost compare of integrated solar street light and traditional solar street light: 1. Integrated solar street light will save much installation and debugging fee, as well as shipping cost. Normally, it costs only 1/5 of traditional lamp, only 1/10 for export . 2. Our integrated solar street light has 5-year long life for having the global first lithium battery management control techniques. Compared with those normal battery need to be changed every two year, integrated solar street light will save much money during future after-sales service. Generally, our battery needn't replacing or maintaining, when you replace after five years, you can take minutes to finish without any guidance, since it's special structure design. That is why we can not compare their unit price only, but pay more attention to composite cost (shipping cost, installation and debugging cost, after-sale service cost, maintain cost) except product cost.

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Integrated solar street light and split solar street lights difference

Aug 18, 2017

1, The structure is different Separate solar street lights on the battery, LED lamp, photovoltaic panels separate, this must be equipped with light pole, the battery buried in the ground, through the poles of the wire, during the day through the photovoltaic panels power storage, power supply to the LED lamp at night, because the battery in the ground , Easy to be stolen. The integration of solar street light battery, LED lamp, photovoltaic panels integrated into the lamp inside, with or without light pole can be. Now there is a deformation of the split-type solar street lights, although the parts are also separated, but the battery will be installed in the poles or LED lamp next to the side of the light pole can be. 2, The technical parameters are different Split solar street lamp technical parameters can be from 10-80W or even higher, such as: the new rural solar street light series, in the configuration, according to the number of watts, the number of days of rain and other technical parameters to the corresponding configuration of the battery, photovoltaic board size, Controller, etc., need to be based on the actual installation to adjust the exposure angle of the photovoltaic panels; integrated solar street lights are now generally wattage 10w, 20w, 30w, 40w several, each based on a long time experiment is the best configuration , Like 3-6 m 20W new rural solar street light. 3, The use of different According to technical parameters Split-type solar street lights are generally applicable to large-scale roads, highways and other places with high demand for lights; integrated solar street lights can be used in streets, districts, factories, rural, county streets, village streets and other places. 4, Maintenance Split solar street lamp all in one repair to be a lot of complex, when the damage occurs, the need for manufacturers to send technical personnel to the local maintenance, repair from the battery, photovoltaic panels, LED lights, wire and other troubleshooting one by one; integrated solar street lights only Lamp unloading, can be returned to the factory.

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Integrated Solar Street Light With CCTV Camera

Dec 01, 2017

Integrated Solar Street Light with CCTV Camera is a new intelligent Solar Street Light Fixture with Monitoring System(CCTV IP Camera). Basically, the monitoring system will upload the signal to the cloud base by WIFI or 4G Sim Card. The users need to download the CAMHI APP on their photos to check or download the video or pictures. With built-in Web Server, support IE Browse and parameters setting. The system supports 6 users to monitor the IP camera at the same time. By using the APP on phone, the users can check the live video and record video, shoot a picture. 32G/64G/132G SD Card supported, Normally, a 32G SD Card keeps 7days record while 64G keeps 14days record and 138G keeps 30days record. IP Camera Data: 2 Mega Pixel 50°Monitoring Angle 5-10meters recommended monitoring distance 6mm Lens Size 1600*1200 Resolution ≥48dB SNR 24Hours Working Password protection Day and Night mode shift freely Street Light Data: Structure: Integrated(All in one) Power Supply: Solar Powered Solar Panel: 18V/80W; 18V/90W Charge time: 6-8hours Light Power available: 20W/30W Luminous Flux: 140Lm/W IP65 Mounting Height: 8-10M Poles diameter: 76-105mm Lighting model: PIR Sensor

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Integrated Solar Street Light Advantages

Jan 21, 2021

Integrated Solar Street Light Advantages All in one, Integration design, easy to delivery Easy to install, no technician required. Just screw it on the pole Powered by solar, Green, environmental protection, energy saving Aluminum alloy profile, rainproof, safety, rust prevention, anti-corrosion Easy to maintain and replacement High efficiency Lithium battery, long lifetime With motion sensor, light on when people pass through, light dark when people pass away, energy saving

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Street lights are important

Aug 21, 2020

If you are looking for the best solar street lights. Finding the right one, you will be certain of using the right lighting solution you need for places like the parking lots, streets, transits, outdoor areas, civil and military security areas and so many more. Street lights are an indispensable part of urban and rural infrastructure, serving as a "nighttime safety net" and a catalyst for social and economic activity. Their importance extends far beyond basic illumination—they directly impact public safety, quality of life, traffic efficiency, and even community vitality. Below is a detailed breakdown of why street lights matter: Street lights are important to us at night. They help keep us safe and make it easier for us to see where we are going. Having cost efficient eco-friendly street lights is what we need.This product is great for people like me who tend to forget to plug things, as it is solar- powered. It charges on its own as long as there is sunlight. This also means that electric wires and electricity are not needed when it is being installed.When it comes to switching this on and off, its induction mode automatically switches on at dusk and turns off at dawn. This is great for people who go out of their houses in the morning and go home at dusk or night as their surroundings. Here the Leadray LRC-H series solar street light is a good solution. Globally patent design Easy to replace the battery Easy Maintenance Road optical lens, 200Lm/W PIR sensor control For more info about solar street light, please visit our website: www.szleadray.com. Shenzhen Leadray company is worthy of your trust. We are ready to answer your questions. Enhance Urban & Rural Development Street lights are a key marker of "developed infrastructure" and play a role in equitable growth: Signal Progress in Rural Areas: In rural or remote regions, installing street lights is often a sign of improved living standards. It connects rural communities to broader networks (e.g., better access to urban markets for farmers) and reduces the "urban-rural divide" in quality of life. For example, a village with street lights may see more young people staying (instead of moving to cities) because it offers safer, more functional nighttime conditions. Improve Infrastructure Resilience: Modern street lights (e.g., integrated solar street lights) can enhance resilience during power outages. Solar-powered street lights with backup batteries remain operational during grid failures, ensuring critical areas (e.g., hospitals, evacuation routes) stay lit during emergencies like storms or natural disasters. This was evident during Hurricane Katrina in 2005—areas with solar street lights were able to maintain basic nighttime safety, while grid-dependent areas were left in total darkness. Enable Smart City Integration: Today’s street lights are often part of "smart city" systems, equipped with sensors for air quality monitoring, traffic flow tracking, or even Wi-Fi hotspots. This transforms street lights from simple "light sources" into multi-functional infrastructure that improves urban management (e.g., adjusting traffic signals based on real-time data, alerting authorities to air pollution spikes).

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The main features and installation of the SZ Leadray LRC-H All in one solar street light

Mar 30, 2021

What are the main features of the SZ Leadray LRC-H All in one solar street light? ZERO cost in your electricity bill and save cost on installation since no cables are required; Timer control or PIR Motion Sensor dimming modes allow for long battery operations. No manual operation, automatically turn on or turn off or shifting lighting percentages. Professional roadway optical Lens with angle of 150*80° for a better and more even lighting effect. IP 65 rated, CE, ROHS, IEC compliant. Where the LRC-H All in one solar street light can be installed? Outdoor lighting, farm and large home back yards, fence and security lighting No need to run long power cables to install a light bulb Save on installation costs, install solar street light IDEAL FOR THE FOLLOWING USES: Courtyard, Garden, Park, Street, Roadway, Pathway, Parking Lot, Private Road, Sidewalk, Public Square, Plaza, Campus, Airfield, Farm & Ranch, Perimeter Security, Wildlife and Remote areas. Main Features Integrated and Modular Design: It adopts an integrated design, combining the solar panel, LED lamp, sensor, controller, and lithium battery into one unit, which is simple, fashionable, lightweight, and practical. Meanwhile, it also uses a modular design concept, making it convenient for installation, maintenance, and repair. High-quality Materials and Good Durability: The material is high-grade aviation aluminum AL6063-T5, which has good rust and corrosion resistance. With an IP65 protection level, it can effectively prevent the intrusion of water and dust, and is suitable for various outdoor harsh environments. Efficient Solar Panel and Long-life Battery: It is equipped with a monocrystalline silicon solar panel, which has high conversion efficiency. Taking the 100W model as an example, it uses an 18V 120W solar panel with a service life of 25 years. The battery is a lithium iron phosphate battery, with a capacity of 615Wh and a service life of 8-10 years, which has the characteristics of high energy, long life, and environmental protection. High-brightness and Energy-saving LED Light Source: Using Cree LED chips without gold wire packaging, it can create a first-class light source. The light flux of the 100W model is 16000lm (typical value), with a service life of 50,000 hours, a color temperature of 2700-6500K, and a CRI of >75Ra. It adopts a rectangular beam design with bat-wing light distribution, and the optimized light distribution makes the lighting area more uniform and wider. Smart Control Function: It has a light control function, automatically turning on at night and off during the day for charging. It also has a timer control function, such as 1 hour of 30% lighting + 2 hours of 100% lighting + 2 hours of 50% lighting + 7 hours of 20% lighting, lasting for 12 hours. Some models are also equipped with PIR motion sensors. When motion is detected, the light will increase in brightness, and when there is no motion, it will automatically adjust to a low-brightness state to save energy.

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