Design of solar energy-saving street lights

Does solar energy technology provide a sustainable solution for street lights?

Solar energy technology provides an economical and sustainable solution where street lights are required in the absence of practical local mains power supply. This paper consists four chapters. In first chapter, it discuss about the objective, scope of this project and statement of problem.

What is a solar street light system?

The project is different from conventional street light- ing systems not only in the sense that it uses solar energy, but more importantly, it is also a stand alone device that provides for an efficient energy management program that ensures effective maintenance and reduced energy wastage due to malfunctioning lighting controls.

How do smart street lights work?

This paper demonstrates a prototype for a smart street-lighting system, in which a number of DC street lights are powered by a photovoltaic (PV) source. A battery is added to store the excess energy of the solar panel, which can later be retrieved at night time, or whenever the sunlight is being obstructed by clouds or other forms of shading.

Is solar street lighting a good idea?

In contrast to burning of coal and other fossil fuel to produce electricity to power streetlights which often results in pollution including acid mine drainage, toxic waste, and air pollutants, solar powered street lighting is clean and free of pollution (Baburajan, 2017).

Are solar street lighting systems suitable for areas with limited access to electricity?

The research focuses on the design and implementation of a solar street lighting system suitable for areas with limited access to electricity. It outlines the system's specifications, including an automatic switch mechanism, appropriate pole height, and energy-efficient components.

How does a solar powered street light work?

To achieve this, a standalone solar powered street light with an automatic switch-on mechanism which activates the light as darkness approaches, and switches off as daylight approaches was implemented. 2.0 Materials and Methods This section describes the design requirements for the proposed standalone solar powered streetlight.