Guangzhou Anern Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Can Solar Light Street Lamps Provide Illumination in Winter?

May 29, 2024
Table of Content [Hide]

    As Earth's resources become increasingly scarce, the investment cost of basic energy continues to climb, and various safety and pollution hazards are ubiquitous, solar energy, as a "never-ending" safe and environmentally friendly new energy source, is receiving more and more attention. Meanwhile, with the development and progress of solar energy photovoltaic technology, the use of solar power in street lighting has been developing by leaps and bounds. However, with the arrival of the cold winter season, many consumers may wonder whethersolar light street lamps will be affected in winter?


    Will solar light street lamps be affected in winter?


    Solar road lamps are not affected under normal winter conditions. However, if it snows, they may be affected, especially in regions like Northeast China, which have heavy snow and mist in winter. Once solar panels are covered with thick snow, it will hinder the panels from receiving sunlight, thus preventing the solar light street lamps from having enough thermal energy converted to electrical energy for lighting. Therefore, to ensure the normal use of solar road lamps in winter, the snow on the panels should be cleared manually or mechanically when necessary.


    Cleaning of solar light street lamps in winter


    If solar panels are not cleaned for a long time and accumulate too much dust, it will affect electricity generation. In some places, this is because it often snows, and the snow covers the solar panels, causing insufficient power generation.


    If the battery is buried too shallowly in winter, the cold weather can cause the battery to "freeze," leading to insufficient discharge. Normally, in cold regions, the battery needs to be buried at least 1 meter deep with a 20 cm layer of sand at the bottom to facilitate water dispersion, thereby extending the battery's life.


    Solar road lamps reach a certain lifespan, the batteries have a certain number of charge and discharge cycles, and the power will gradually decrease with the increase in use, so it is normal for the illumination time of solar light street lamps to gradually reduce after more than 3 years of use.


    Prevent icing: When selecting solar panels, choose products with good craftsmanship, fewer seams, and fewer welding points. Solar panels should have a simple and smooth design and be waterproof, to prevent icing. In cold regions, to prevent solar road lamps from icing, everyone knows that cold regions often have rainy and snowy weather. Such weather can easily cause a layer of ice to form on street lights, because solar light street lamps rely on solar panels to collect solar energy for power generation, and if the panels are iced over, it will cause solar light street lamps to be unable to operate normally.

    Andy Cao
    Andy Cao

    I’m Andy Cao, an energy engineer with over 16 years of hands-on experience in solar inverters, lithium battery energy storage, photovoltaic systems, and solar street lighting. I focus on real-world system performance and write to share practical, experience-based insights for professionals working in the solar energy industry.

    FAQ

    Will the solar lights work all night?

    If you live in a sunny place like South Africa or South America, wholesale solar street lights from Anern can easily last 10 hours at night all year round. In some Northern European countries, solar lights last for a shorter time at night in winter. In these areas, it is expected to last an average of six hours during winter.

    What markets does Anern serve?

    Anern supplies solar energy products and system solutions to customers in more than 200 countries and regions, supporting residential, commercial, industrial, and off-grid solar power projects.


    Anenr main serve markets:

    Middle East: Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia

    Africa: Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Egypt, Tanzania, Mozambique, DRC, Botswana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Algeria, Libya, Uganda

    Southeast Asia: Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan

    Americas: Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Honduras, Ecuador, United States

    Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan

    Europe: Ukraine, Türkiye, Germany, Romania, Poland, France


    Note: If you want to distinguish by product, the above regions of the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America are all suitable for solar street lights and energy storage, while Central Asia and Europe are only suitable for solar energy storage products.

    Is Anern a lithium battery manufacturer?

    Yes, Anern is a lithium battery manufacturer, as confirmed by multiple product lines and explicit statements in the reference materials:


    Anern's Solar Lithium Battery lineup includes Wall Mounted, Floor Type, Rack Mounted, and Lead-Acid Replacement Batteries.

    They specialize in LiFePO4 chemistry batteries with smart BMS protection, offering models like:

    AN-LFP Series (12.8V50AH/100AH/300AH)

    AN-LPB-Npro Series (24V200AH-48V100AH)

    AN-LPB-Nplus Series (51.2V200AH/300AH)

    High-capacity commercial batteries (60KWH 30KW - 114KWH 50KW)


    Their batteries are engineered for solar energy storage and off-grid applications, passing CE, ROHS, UN38.3, and MSDS certifications.

    Anern explicitly states: "We design and manufacture high-performance products, including lithium-ion batteries"  and "specializes in lithium battery manufacturing".


    Can I order samples?

    Before placing bulk order, samples order for testing is acceptable. This allows customers to more intuitively understand the appearance and quality of Anern's products.

    Does Anern supply solar energy storage systems (ESS)?

    Anern supplies integrated solar energy storage systems that combine lithium battery storage with solar inverters and system components for residential, commercial, and off-grid solar power applications.

    References
    Please write down your whatsapp or other contact correctly
    Please write down your email address correctly
    Please write down your message
    Please fill up your requirement, our sales staff will contact you in time.Thank you!
    Please write down your whatsapp or other contact correctly
    Please write down your email address correctly
    Please write down your message
    TOP