SOLAR STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM The solar streetlights work on the principle of the photovoltaic cell or solar cell The solar cell converts solar energy to the elactrical energy which is stored inthe battery. The solar lamp draws the currentfrom this batteryand itrequires no other witing, Working of Solar Street Lights ‘The solar streetlights use solar energy, 2 farm af the renewable energy. These days it's common to see the solar street lamps along the sides of roads. The solar street lights comprise of the photovoltaic cells, which absorb the solar energy during daytime. The photoveltaic cells convert solar energy into electrical energy, whichis stored in the battery. At the nighttime the lamp starts automaticaly andit consumes the electrcityalreacy storedinthe battery. During the daytime the battery getsrechargec andthe process keeps on repeating every day. Solar LED lights LED stands for ight emitting dlode. LED comprises af the chemical compound that gives of the light when direct current (00) from the battery passes through it. Solar LEDS are available from hhumber of companies in different sizes, shapes and styles. The life of LED is usually very high extending up to0,000 hours. The LEDs require verylittle current hence the solar panels of smaller sizes arerequiredfor the sola lights with LEDlamps.Centralisedsolarsystems In centralised solar systems, the solar system Is separated from each streetlight to provide power to a cluster of streetlights. Although this system has problems of its awn, itis considered a more viable option for converting existing streetlights to solar power for the followingreasons: ‘The existing infrastructure such as poles and wiring does not have to be replaced to accommodate the solarsystem, ‘The system does not have the same limitations asthe stand-alone system, The result s that the solar system can be designed to be as big as required with enough batteries and panelsto pravide enough power tothelights ‘Thesolar panels can be placed awvay fram any shade tooptimise power generation. + The batteries will be housed in an IP6S, well-ventilated battery cabinet which can be Insulated to provide maximum protection againstheat ‘The system can easily be equipped with a monitoring device to alert authorities of any tamper Wf oF removal of equipment. This wil not eliminate the threat of theft but will reducetthe responsetimesothe ul could becaughtred hanged, ‘The monitoring device can keep control on one or many systems, Most large inverters are equipped to faciitate monitoring software which wil not only alert the relevant people of any maintenance issues, butalso to send alerts ithe system s over-heatingor if moisture (s Getected in the system. This will assist the munkeipaites to better understand the system and to avoldmajorreplacementof equipment. ‘The maintenance will be done at one point for several lights and combined with the ‘monitoring system; maintenance could simply be done on the system from a central computer. ‘The main drawback of the centralised solar system is that cables must be laid to each pole where a stand-alone system does not require cabling, It is the author's opinion that the additional cost related to stand-alone systems such as stronger poles, battery boxes, solar panelsand the risk of additional maintenance will outweigh the cost of installing centralised systemSolar Street Lighting System SOLAR STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM Centralized Street Light PCU Range: LO0VA, SOOVA, 600VA, 1KVA, 2, KVA, 3KVA, 4KVA, SKVA, Standalone (Built in Batteries) Street Light System 4Wp, 8Wp, 15Wp LED based Standalone (External Battery) Street Light System 30Wp, 60Wp, 80Wp LED based