Solar street light selection guide
How to Choose a Solar Street Light
Compare the installation, panel arrangement, battery configuration, operating schedule and controls before comparing catalog model names.
Quick Answer
Choose a solar street light from the real installation conditions: available sunlight, shade, road or target-area dimensions, pole and mounting arrangement, required hours, controls and maintenance access. Decide whether the panel should be integrated or positioned separately, then compare the confirmed panel, battery and supplied controls. Catalog wattage labels may be version names and must not be treated automatically as measured LED input power.
What Is a Solar Street Light?
A solar street light combines a photovoltaic panel, energy storage, LED light, controller and mounting arrangement. The components must be selected as one system for the intended site and operating schedule. A larger catalog label alone does not establish lighting performance or operating time.
Integrated vs Separate Solar Panel
Integrated panel
The panel and lamp are arranged as one compact assembly. Review solar exposure at the lamp position, mounting orientation, access, wind exposure and the complete unit weight.
Separate panel
The panel can be positioned independently from the lamp. Review panel direction, shading, cable distance, mounting points, weather protection and service access.
How to Compare Solar Panel Configurations
Compare the confirmed panel rating and dimensions, mounting arrangement, site solar resource, tilt, direction and potential shade. Panel wattage is one input; it must be reviewed with the battery, controller and required operating schedule.
How to Compare Battery Configurations
Record the battery voltage, stated capacity, chemistry where confirmed, control programme and exact product version. Capacity labels are not directly comparable when voltage or operating conditions differ. Ask the quotation to identify the supplied battery instead of assuming it from a product-family name.
Define the Required Operating Schedule
Describe when the light should switch on, the required brightness pattern, motion response and the expected hours per night. Seasonal sunlight, charging conditions, temperature and control mode affect the result. Do not infer guaranteed runtime from a capacity figure alone.
Sunlight and Installation Conditions
Provide the country, site photographs, shade sources, mounting direction, seasonal conditions and maintenance constraints. For a separate panel, include the distance and cable route between panel and lamp. For an integrated light, confirm that the lamp position also provides suitable solar exposure.
Pole Height and Mounting Arrangement
Specify the existing or planned pole, mounting height, arm or bracket, target area and available fixing points. The light, pole and mounting hardware must be reviewed together; the product page alone does not confirm structural suitability for a site.
Light Control, Motion Sensor and Remote Control
Confirm which controls are supplied for the selected version and how they should operate. Light sensing, motion modes, timers, switches and remotes vary between families. Record the approved programme and remote type for repeat orders.
Understanding Catalog Wattage Labels
Catalog variant labels are product version names and must not automatically be treated as measured LED input power. Compare the confirmed solar panel, battery, LED configuration, controls and operating requirement written into the quotation.
Compare FY LIGHTING Solar Street Light Models
| Model | Panel arrangement | Confirmed configuration reference | Controls / construction | Selection starting point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY-SLT36 | Integrated | 16–30 W panel references; confirm supplied battery | Light control, motion sensor, remote; broad LED face with PC lenses | Integrated format for open outdoor areas |
| FY-SLT42 | Separate panel | 10–30 W panels; 10,000–25,000 mAh battery references | Light and remote control | Independent panel positioning |
| FY-SLT46 | Integrated | 3,000 or 4,500 mAh battery references; confirm lens | Folding arm, remote and three modes | Compact light with flexible mounting |
| FY-SLT83 | Integrated | 4–15 W panels; standard 4,000–12,000 mAh battery references | Light, motion and remote; one to six modules | Modular product family and repeat-order matching |
| FY-SLT48 | Confirm supplied mounting | 60, 67 or 80 W panels; 3.2 V, 50/64/78 Ah battery references | Die-cast aluminum; light control and switch | Aluminum family requiring project confirmation |
| FY-SLT58 | Confirm supplied mounting | 40, 45 or 53 W panels; 30/50 Ah battery references; confirm voltage | Aluminum; motion, light, timer and remote | Control-focused aluminum family |
Buying Checklist
- Country, site location and photographs.
- Road width, target area, mounting height and existing pole or bracket.
- Sunlight direction, shade and separate-panel cable route where applicable.
- Required hours, dimming or motion schedule and controls.
- Quantity, destination, packing and delivery requirements.
- Exact model, panel, battery and remote details for repeat orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is needed to choose a solar street light?
Provide the country and installation location, road or target-area dimensions, pole or mounting arrangement, required operating schedule, sunlight and shading conditions, controls, quantity and delivery destination. A model name alone is not enough to confirm a configuration.
What is the difference between an integrated and separate-panel solar light?
An integrated light keeps the panel and lamp in one compact assembly. A separate-panel light allows the panel to be positioned independently for sunlight while the lamp serves the target area. Compare cable route, mounting, maintenance and site layout as well as appearance.
Does the catalog wattage equal actual LED input power?
Not necessarily. On this website, catalog labels such as 100W or 1000W can identify a product version. They must not automatically be interpreted as measured LED input power. Use the confirmed panel, battery, LED and operating specification in the quotation.
How should battery capacity be compared?
Compare battery chemistry and voltage as well as capacity, the control programme, expected night schedule, charging conditions and the exact supplied version. A capacity number cannot predict operating time without these conditions.
How does sunlight affect model selection?
Solar charging depends on the installation location, seasonal solar resource, panel direction, tilt, shade, dirt and weather. Describe the site and operating schedule so the panel and battery arrangement can be reviewed together.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Send the model or application, quantity, destination, installation dimensions, operating schedule, control requirements, packing needs and any required configuration. For a repeat order, include the earlier model label, order reference or clear product photographs.
How should a previous model be identified for a repeat order?
Use the printed model or catalog-variant label, battery and panel information, remote-control type, lamp dimensions and photographs. Earlier versions can differ from current references, so an image or previous order reference helps avoid a configuration mismatch.
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Request a Configuration Review
Send the installation location, dimensions, mounting, operating schedule, quantity and destination. For a previous model, include the label, remote, battery information or clear photographs.