The operation of a solar lamp is not complicated. The photovoltaic panels capture solar energy that will be stored in the battery. Integrated into the structure, the battery and the panels allow total autonomy for the lamps. If you want more information, the article helps you understand the operation in detail.
Solar energy: a natural energy with high power
For a solar lamp to work, it requires energy from the sun where the entire device will draw its energy source. It is thanks to this energy that electricity is created from thermal power plants or photovoltaic panels. Solar thermal energy is done passively. The sun's rays heat the heat transfer fluid to produce heat.
Solar radiation produces 2 types of energy. Solar thermal converts the rays directly into heat. Solar photovoltaic converts the rays into electricity .
If your garden light is solar powered, it is important that the dedicated device is properly exposed to solar radiation .
Solar lighting and its advantages
Solar lighting allows you to enjoy a number of benefits.
- The use of renewable solar energy makes it completely autonomous .
- By adapting to LED technology , lighting is even more advantageous, because its low consumption allows you to considerably reduce your electricity consumption.
- To optimize the autonomy of your solar garden lights, lamp models with more efficient batteries are now available to you.
- The solar lamp is very easy to charge . You just need to expose them to direct sunlight.
- Solar lighting is environmentally friendly .
All these advantages and many more mean that the solar garden lamp is increasingly popular, particularly in regions of France where the sun shines almost all year round.
When your solar lamp shows signs of malfunction
Generally, the solar lamp works without any problems. However, users sometimes report some signs of malfunction. The most common case is when the solar lamp does not turn off .
And when this phenomenon occurs, the main cause comes from the batteries. Either they were not charged properly or they were not charged at all.
It may also happen that your lamps fail to start. In this case, several causes are possible. The first thing to check is the cleanliness of the solar panel.
Clean it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Also check that the battery is charged. Check that the button is on ON. If all this is good, it may be the location that is at fault.
If your garden light is flashing, it means that it has accumulated the charge needed to enable the LED to light up.
The solar garland
The solar garland is also easy to use. The photovoltaic panels that characterize it capture the solar energy of the day to store it in the battery. At nightfall, when the sun has completely set, the stored energy will be used to make light.
To optimize photographic performance, make sure that the sun's rays are parallel to the panels , inclined at an angle of approximately 30° to 45°. Ideally, orient the panels due south in order to best capture the rays at midday and during the winter season.
A solar lamp without sun
While it may seem paradoxical that a solar lamp can work without sunlight, it is entirely possible to do so. This action is even recommended to maintain your lamps and the entire solar system.
To do this, you must regularly turn off your solar lights completely to let them charge for at least 72 hours . This will allow your lights to work more efficiently.
To charge your solar lamp , simply connect the cable from your panels to the lamp . The panels have of course already accumulated the necessary solar energy in order to be able to transform it into electricity.
If despite a good charge and good maintenance your lamp does not work, you must carry out a certain number of checks. It is possible that your panels are dirty.
In this case, it is advisable to clean them gently with a soft, damp cloth without detergent . Dirt hinders the proper passage of light and thus impacts the charging of the batteries.
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