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Composition and Application of Solar Street Light with Sensor

Nov 15, 2024
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    Solar energy is a renewable, clean energy source that is inexhaustible and represents the inevitable trend of future energy utilization. With the widespread application of clean solar energy and the gradual maturity of energy storage technology,solar street lights with sensorsare gradually showing their advantages in road lighting and rural illumination, and replacing grid-powered street lights has become a trend.


    Components of Solar Street Lights with Sensors


    Solar Panel


    The function of the solar panel is to convert solar energy into electrical energy that can be stored in the battery. Currently, monocrystalline panels have the highest conversion rate of17%, while polycrystalline panels have around12%.


    Lithium Battery


    The working principle of the lithium battery is that during the day it stores the electrical energy converted by the photovoltaic solar components, and at night it discharges according to control instructions. The quality and price of products from manufacturers with different technical capabilities can vary significantly.


    Solar Controller


    The quality of the controller directly affects the lifespan of the solar street light system. It is best to choose a branded one.


    LED Light Source


    Currently, better products on the market use flat lamp heads, and the light source can be selected with built-in heat dissipation.


    Solar Street Light Pole


    The pole part is customized according to the initial design requirements of the customer for the pole type and configuration parameters. Different size and style requirements significantly affect the price.


    Application Fields of Solar Street Lights with Sensors


    • Road and street lighting in rural, township, and other peripheral areas.

    • Urban squares, parking lots, school playgrounds, workers' green spaces, and park lighting.

    • Lighting for golf courses, beach resorts, upscale villa areas, and more.

    • Replacement of highway warning signs, bridge street light power sources, and street lights.


    Principles of Applying Solar Street Lights with Sensors


    Practicality Principle


    The main purpose of applying solar street lights in urban lighting systems is to save energy consumption. However, because they are greatly affected by weather factors, solar street lights may not fully meet lighting needs in cloudy and high-power-demand areas. Therefore, during application design, the original street light system design needs to be combined to increase solar power supply, achieving a complement of grid power and solar power to ensure timely switching to grid power when solar power is insufficient, thus improving the efficiency of the overall lighting system.


    Efficiency Principle


    During application design, it is necessary to improve the application efficiency through reasonable design based on meeting various functional needs of the lighting system. This simultaneously reduces system energy consumption and pollution, achieving energy-saving and environmental protection purposes. Additionally, for the application design of solar street lights, to ensure high application efficiency after implementation, it is essential to analyze local geographic and meteorological factors, such as sunshine duration, foggy weather, and rainy weather, thoroughly investigating and analyzing actual conditions. Adjust the design plan in real-time according to the actual situation to meet the lighting system's needs to the greatest extent.


    Traffic Safety Principle


    The primary purpose of constructing urban road lighting systems is to ensure traffic safety and, on that basis, improve transportation efficiency, providing a safe and comfortable environment for traffic operation. Therefore, in the construction and application ofsolar street lights with sensors, it is necessary to follow the traffic safety principle. Reasonable design based on the actual transportation needs of local road segments is essential, ensuring all aspects of the design meet usage requirements.


    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

    Is Anern a solar inverter manufacturer or a system integrator?

    Anern operates as a solar energy solutions manufacturer, supplying solar inverters as part of integrated solar power systems that combine power conversion, energy storage, and system-level design for various solar applications.

    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.

    What types of solar inverters does Anern produce?

    Anern produces several types of solar inverters across multiple product series for different applications:


    Off-Grid Solar Inverters: Designed for areas without grid access or unstable power sources, supporting remote power access 12. For example:


    AN-SCI-PRO Series (2000/3200W models)

    AN-PVI Series (6000/10000W)

    Hybrid Solar Inverters


    IP65-rated Hybrid Inverters: Durable, all-weather inverters for grid-tie/backup systems. Includes AN-SCI-EVO series (e.g., AN-SCI-EVO10200, EVO4200/6200)

    UPS Hybrid Inverters: Models like the 2000-12000W solar inverter with UPS functionality for uninterrupted power supply

    Low Frequency Solar Inverters: Heavy-load industrial inverters for high-power applications. Features include driving pumps, air conditioners, and refrigerators 


    Specific product highlights:

    AN-FGI-DU4200 Series: Hybrid PV inverters for residential/commercial use

    AN-SCI02-PA Series: Off-grid parallel inverters (e.g., AN-SCI02-PA6200)


    Anern produces the following inverter power ratings and types:


    Power Ratings:

    1kW Inverters

    1.5kW Inverters

    2kW Inverters

    3kW Inverters

    4kW Inverters

    4.2kW Inverters

    5kW Inverters

    6kW Inverters

    6.2kW Inverters

    6.5kW Inverters

    7.2kW Inverters

    10kW Inverters

    10.2kW Inverters

    12kW Inverters


    Inverter Types:

    Single Phase Solar Inverter

    MPPT Solar Inverter - Integrated in controllers

    Off Grid Inverter

    Hybrid Solar Inverter

    High Power Inverters (commercial, up to 100KW)

    Commercial Solar Inverter

    UPS Solar Inverter

    Pure Sine Wave Inverter - Fundamental to all models

    Solar Power Inverter for Home - All residential models


    Note: Dual-output and on-grid capabilities are implied through hybrid and UPS systems.


    Are Anern products certified for international markets?

    Anern solar energy products comply with international certification standards such as ISO 9001, CE, TUV, FCC, and ROHS, supporting deployment in different regional markets.

    What types of solar energy systems does Anern provide?

    Anern provides on-grid solar systems, off-grid solar systems, hybrid solar systems, and integrated solar energy storage systems that combine solar panels, inverters, lithium batteries, and system accessories.

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