How To Make Solar Lights Last Longer？

By Michael Zhang || Updated on 12th August 2024

Michael Zhang is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the solar lights industry. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in product design and developing, gaining valuable expertise and insight into the industry. Known for his dedication and professionalism, Michael has contributed significantly to the growth and success of various solar lights projects. His extensive knowledge and hands-on experience make him a trusted authority in the field, and he continues to innovate and excel in his role.

Solar lamp help protect the environment by using solar energy as a clean, And they are easy to install and do not require complicated wiring or electrical connections, making them suitable for a variety of outdoor locations. Further, solar luminaires have low operating costs as they reduce electricity bills by absorbing solar energy and storing electricity during the day and automatically illuminating at night.

Extending the service life of solar lights can maximize the use value of solar lights, reduce the cost of frequent replacement of lamps, help reduce the generation of waste, reduce the negative impact on the environment and promote sustainable development.

Choose High-Quality Solar Lights

A solar light consists of five key components: the solar panel, the lamp body, the LEDs, the battery and the PCBA circuit board. Each part plays a vital role in the performance and longevity of the solar light. Ensuring the quality of all five parts meets high standards is the only way to produce high quality solar lights.

Highly efficient solar panels ensure sufficient energy conversion, high quality LED beads provide bright and long-lasting illumination, reliable batteries ensure long power storage, and high quality PCBA circuit boards ensure stable operation of the entire system. Ultimately, the combination of these quality components results in a durable, environmentally friendly and efficient solar light.

Proper Installation

Solar lights rely on solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity to provide nighttime lighting. If the installation location does not receive enough light, the solar panels will not be able to absorb enough sunlight, and the charging efficiency of the batteries will be drastically reduced, resulting in shorter lighting times or even failure to function properly. Therefore, it is especially important to install solar lights in areas that receive the most sunlight.

Regular Cleaning

It’s important to keep your solar panels clean and free of dust, dirt and debris, as this debris can block sunlight from reaching the panels and reduce their energy conversion efficiency. Even partial blockage can significantly affect the rate at which the batteries are charged and how long the lamps stay lit. Therefore, regular cleaning of solar panels to ensure that their surfaces are always clean and free of obstructions can ensure the provision of consistent, long-lasting illumination at night.

First, use a soft cloth to wipe the solar panel and lamp body to avoid scratching the surface, if you can’t wipe it clean, dampen the cloth with water and try again, if that doesn’t work, use a mild detergent to gently remove dust, dirt and other residue. Avoid using cleaners that contain abrasive ingredients or strong acids or alkalis as they may damage the solar panel or lamp housing.

Smart Usage

The timer function allows the fixture to switch on and off automatically during a specific period of time, avoiding unnecessary power consumption. And the sensor function automatically lights up the fixture when it detects the movement of a person or object, and turns it off when there is no activity in the vicinity, avoiding the waste of power that comes with constant illumination.

These smart features not only improve the energy efficiency of solar lights, but also ensure reliable lighting when needed and maximize the use of stored power.

Although solar lights rely on solar energy to charge, the battery capacity is limited. Long-term uninterrupted use will cause the battery to run out quickly, shortening the night lighting time. By turning off the lamp during the day or when lighting is not needed, the battery discharge frequency can be reduced, the battery aging process can be delayed, and the service life of the lamp can be extended.

Extreme Weather Conditions

Move the solar light to a safe indoor or sheltered place before the onset of bad weather to avoid the direct impact of heavy rain, snowstorms or strong winds on the light fixtures. If you can’t move it, make sure the light is firmly fixed to prevent it from being blown over or damaged by strong winds. In addition, check and ensure that the solar panels and batteries are waterproof to avoid rainwater seeping in and affecting the electrical circuits.

Battery Care and Replacement

Typically, these batteries last between 1 and 3 years, depending on the type and quality of the battery and the environment in which it is used. As the number of charges and discharges increases, the battery’s capacity to store power decreases, resulting in diminished brightness and shorter illumination times for the luminaire. Temperature changes and extreme weather conditions can also accelerate the aging process.

When you notice that the fixture will not fully charge in full sunlight, resulting in a noticeable loss of brightness, it is usually time to replace the batteries.

To replace the batteries, first power down the fixture and remove the old batteries, then inspect the battery compartment for corrosion or dirt. If there is, gently wipe it clean with a clean cloth. Next, install new rechargeable batteries of the same type and size, making sure the polarity is correct. Finally, reassemble the fixture and charge it in sunlight to restore its optimal performance.

Tips for Choosing Battery

We should first check the voltage and capacity of the original battery. For example, if the battery voltage of the original solar lamp is 1.2V 800MAH, then the battery is a Ni-MH battery. When choosing the battery capacity, we should try to avoid the new battery capacity being lower than the original battery capacity. We should try to choose a battery that is the same as the original battery or slightly higher than the original battery.

Conclusion

By choosing high-quality batteries, regular cleaning and maintenance, sensible use of the timing function, and good protection from extreme weather conditions, you will be able to effectively improve the performance and longevity of your solar lights. This will not only ensure that you have stable and bright lighting at night, but also minimize the impact on the environment and promote the sustainable use of resources.

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