Why Choose the Solar Streetlight with Vertical Solar Panel and PV Pole

Common solar streetlights have flat solar panels on the top of the lighting columns. However, there is a new type of solar streetlight that integrates solar photovoltaic technology into a column lighting system. It is a so-called vertical solar PV (Photovoltaic system) pole streetlight.

Why should we choose the solar streetlight with a vertical solar PV pole?

Differences between the vertical PV type solar streetlight and the flat type solar streetlight

First, let’s take a look at the differences between the vertical solar PV type solar streetlight and the flat type solar streetlight:

More Wind-resistant

The flat-type solar panel is large in size. But the large size of solar panels makes it difficult to withstand the strong wind. Therefore, it is easy to be damaged in some areas with strong wind. Especially in the area of wind/Sandstorm, mountain, coastal, highway, island, and typhoon/Hurricane environment. Vertical integration is more wind-resistant, reducing wind loads and minimizing the need for more expensive pole foundations.

Solve the dust accumulation issues

The flat type solar panel easily accumulates dust, bird’s shit, etc. The accumulated dust will reduce the efficiency of solar panels. Unlike flat-type solar panels, dust is not easy to accumulate on vertical solar poles. Thus, vertical solar PV poles can reduce maintenance costs. Even the rain can keep it clean.

Solve the aesthetic concerns

Vertical solar PV poles are more elegant and natty than flat-type solar panels. The solar panels are hollow, so it is easy to slide on top of the poles. The vertical wrap-around panels provide a pleasing aesthetic outlook while also allowing 360-degree coverage to generate electricity.

Feature of solar streetlight with vertical solar PV pole

Second, compared with an all-in-one solar street light, the solar streetlight with vertical solar PV pole has the following features:

• Solve the dust accumulation issues.
• It can work with a variety post top lights.
• The cost is higher than an all-in-one solar street light.
• Larger solar panel than an all-in-one solar street light.
• The vertical wrap-around panels help to receive more light, evenly and efficiently.
• It can charge more power in the daylight even in darker climates and seasons.  

Now, we can conclude that although solar streetlights with vertical solar PV poles are more expensive than all-in-one solar streetlights, it is more wind-resistant and aesthetic than other types of solar light. Furthermore, it is easier to clean with less dust accumulation issues.

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