Tips for Using Solar Light

As one of the inexhaustible and renewable energy sources, solar energy can effectively convert solar power to electricity which largely reduces people's energy costs and environmental crises.

Due to electricity bills being increasingly alarming, more and more customers are switching to solar lights.

Meanwhile, as many customers are using solar lights for the first time, they may encounter some problems.

Here I would like to share some tips with you.

1. Charging before use

Do not use the solar light fixture directly once you receive them.  

First let the lights be exposed to direct sunlight for about 5-10 hours (Charging time is determined by the capacity of battery) so that the batteries will be fully charged.

2. Test in total darkness

Most solar lights are automatically turned on and off by a Timmer&PIR sensor that detects light levels and living life around. The light is activated when the light level is lower than the value in the sensor memory. Likewise, the light will automatically turn off at dawn when more light is detected. So when you want to test a solar light, pls choose a complete-darkness place.

3. Avoid being shaded by trees or buildings

Special attention must be paid to trees and buildings, as they can shade the solar panels and thus reduce sunlight conversion and battery output. Battery charging will be affected.

Most solar street lights, solar panels can be tilted at a right angle to make the most use of the sun. And normally the solar panels should face south to have longer sunlight irradiation. AGC’s ST43/ST44 all-in-one solar street lights, which are designed with adjustable LED modules, are very convenient for harvesting as much sunlight as possible.

4. Keep solar panels clean

To guarantee the high performance of your solar lights, need to make sure the Monocrystalline solar panels are clean from any debris such as leaves, dust, etc. A quick wipe with a slightly damp cloth every once in a while (using only warm water and no chemicals), will allow it to work to its full potential.

Solar street lights are available to adjust installation angles, as the solar panel is tilted, so it is not easy for debris to rest on it.

Hope these basic and simple tips can help you solve the common problems, if you want to know more details, feel free to contact us.

By the way, All AGC solar lights are provided with a 5-year warranty, if you have project that needs solar lights, pls don’t hesitate to contact us for tailored recommendations.