How to Extend Lifespan of Outdoor Solar Street Lights?

The use of outdoor solar street lights is more and more widespread, from the vast rural areas to the streets of cities, it can be seen everywhere. LED outdoor solar street lights are constantly innovating under the impetus of low-carbon economy. But no matter how the style of the outdoor solar street light changes, its core parts will not change much. People are generally more concerned about the lifespan of outdoor solar street lights. To extend the lifespan of outdoor solar street lights, we can consider the following points:

1. Regularly check the wiring of the solar street light circuit system

Check the grounding resistance of outdoor solar street lights. Outdoor solar street lights are composed of solar panels, controllers, batteries, etc., which are more complicated than municipal street lights. Therefore, in order to ensure continuous operation, daily inspection and maintenance are usually 2 months as a cycle.

2. Keep the heat dissipation of LED light source

Most outdoor solar street lights use LED light sources because it can reduce energy consumption. Most importantly, the lifespan of the LED light source is very long. But its lifespan is affected by external factors in addition to its own conditions. To increase the lifespan of the LED light source, you should pay attention to its heat dissipation and constant current. A good heat dissipation function is the basis for controlling the internal temperature of the lamp, and keeping the internal temperature of the lamp constant can prolong the lifespan of the LED lamp chips.

3. Choose cost-effective battery

In the solar street light system, the battery occupies the highest cost and its lifespan is the shortest. The length of the battery lifespan has become the most important factor in the use of the outdoor solar street lights. Therefore, we must use batteries rationally to extend their lifespan. Therefore, when choosing the battery, it is necessary to reasonably calculate the required capacity of the battery and control the working temperature.

4. Keep the solar panel clean

The lighting surface of the solar panel battery module should be kept clean. If there is dust or other dirt, first rinse with clean water, and then gently wipe the water stains with a clean gauze. Do not wash and test with hard objects or corrosive solvents.

5. Choose appropriate installation place

Outdoor solar street lights use solar radiation as the energy source. Whether the sunlight shining on the photovoltaic cell module is sufficient or not directly affects the lighting efficiency. Therefore, all obstacles on the solar panels must be cleaned up to ensure that the solar panels have sufficient light. Therefore, when choosing the installation position of the lamp, it is necessary to ensure that the solar cell module can shine in the sun at any time, and there are no obstructions such as leaves.

6. Be aware of severe weather

In case of strong convective weather, such as strong winds, heavy rains, abnormal weather disasters, etc., we must find ways to protect the solar components from damage. If they are damaged, they need to be replaced in time. After strong winds, heavy rains, heavy snow, or the rainy season, check whether the solar street light panel has moved sideways, loosened, etc., and whether the controller and battery box have water ingress. If water enters, drain it in time. Also pay attention to whether the equipment can work normally after a thunderstorm and whether the battery controller is working normally to avoid damage to the circuit.

Solar energy is safe, energy-saving and pollution-free, so outdoor solar street lights are being installed in more and more areas. Outdoor solar street lights can only be used to the extreme when they are used reasonably. Regular cleaning and protection of outdoor solar street lights can extend their lifespan to the greatest extent. Every solar street light designed by EXC is guaranteed in quality. If you have any questions about the solar powered street lamp, please consult us.