2025/05/12
Solar street lights: Why have they stood out in the lighting field?
With the rapid development of society and the continuous progress of science and technology, the demand for energy is increasing day by day. At the same time, people are facing the double challenges of the energy crisis and the problem. Traditional fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and Natural gas, which has provided a powerful power for humanity over the past few centuries, has driven the rapid development of industrialization and urbanization. However, the reserves of these fossil fuels are limited and they release large amounts during use Harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, sulfides and nitrogen compounds not only exacerbate global warming, but also cause environmental problems such as acid rain and fog, which have a serious impact on ecosystems and human health.
Globally, restrictions on traditional energy sources are becoming increasingly strict. Governments around the world are actively promoting the transformation of the energy structure and seeking cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. It is precisely in such a background Under such circumstances, solar street lamps emerged. They mainly use solar energy and convert sunlight into electrical energy through photoelectric conversion technology to achieve lighting. The emergence of solar street lamps not only solves the energy problem of traditional street lamps The problems of high consumption and environmental pollution have also greatly reduced energy costs and improved the economic benefits of the lighting system. The application scope of solar street lamps is very wide. They can be installed in various places such as urban roads, parks, squares, residential areas, schools and hospitals.
Compared with traditional street lamps, solar street lamps have the following significant advantages.
Advantages
(1) Energy-saving and highly efficient
Solar street lamps use solar energy as their power source. During the day, they convert sunlight into electricity through solar panels and store it in batteries. At night, when lighting is needed, the battery releases the stored electrical energy to drive The street lamps are glowing. This energy utilization method does not consume traditional fossil fuels, which not only saves energy but also reduces carbon emissions, conforming to the green and low-carbon energy development trend.
(2) Environmental protection and safety
Solar energy is a clean and renewable source of energy. Its conversion process does not produce harmful substances and is environmentally friendly. In addition, solar street lamps do not require cable laying, thus avoiding environmental pollution during the cable laying process And potential safety hazards. Meanwhile, the voltage of solar street lamps is relatively low, making them safer and more reliable to use.
(3) Convenient for maintenance
The structure of solar street lamps is relatively simple, mainly consisting of solar panels, batteries, controllers and lamps, etc. These components are all designed in a standardized and modular way, which is convenient for installation and maintenance. In addition Solar street lamps have a relatively high degree of intelligence. They can achieve functions such as remote on/off and brightness adjustment through remote monitoring and intelligent control systems, which greatly reduces maintenance costs.
(4) Long service life
The service life of solar street lamps is relatively long. The service life of solar panels and batteries can generally reach over 15 years, while that of lamps can also exceed 5 years. Therefore, the overall use of solar street lamps It has a longer service life, reducing the frequency of replacement and maintenance.
The technical principle of solar street lamps
The working principle of solar street lamps mainly includes three processes: photoelectric conversion, electrical energy storage and lighting. First of all, solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electrical energy. This process mainly relies on photoelectric effects That is, when light shines on a solar panel, photons interact with the electrons inside the panel, causing the electrons to transition from the valence band to the conduction band, thereby generating an electric current.
Then, the generated electrical energy is regulated and controlled through the controller. The main function of the controller is to prevent overcharging and overdischarging of the battery and protect it from damage. Meanwhile, the controller can also adjust according to the intensity of light and Control the on/off and brightness of street lamps based on factors such as time.
When night falls or the light intensity is lower than the set value, the controller will automatically turn on the street lamps. The battery releases the stored electrical energy to drive the street lamps to light up. The main principle of the light emission of street lamps is to excite the light inside the street lamps through electric current Optical components (such as LED beads) enable it to produce visible light.
(1) photoelectric conversion technology
Photoelectric conversion technology is one of the core technologies of solar street lamps. It involves the process of converting sunlight into electrical energy, mainly relying on solar panels. Solar panels are usually made of silicon crystals and act as sunlight when irradiated onto a silicon crystal, photons interact with electrons in the silicon, causing the electrons to transition from the valence band to the conduction band, thereby generating an electric current.
To enhance the photoelectric conversion efficiency, solar panels have adopted a variety of technical means. Firstly, by optimizing the purity and structure of silicon crystals, the recombination probability of electrons and holes is reduced, and the photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved. Its this time by adopting surface passivation technology, a passivation layer is formed on the surface of silicon crystals to reduce surface state defects and further enhance the photoelectric conversion efficiency.
In addition, the solar panels also adopt tracking technology, ensuring that the panels always face the sun and receive sunlight to the greatest extent. Tracking technologies include single-axis tracking and dual-axis tracking, which can be based on geographical locations adjust to the seasonal changes to ensure that the solar panels are always in an excellent light condition.
(2) battery technology
The battery is an important component of solar street lamps, used to store the electrical energy generated during the day and release it at night for the use of the street lamps. The components of the battery can directly affect the service life and lighting effect of solar street lamps
At present, the commonly used batteries for solar street lamps mainly include lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal-hydride batteries and lithium batteries, etc. Lead-acid batteries have the advantages of low cost and mature technology, but their service life is relatively short. Nickel-metal-hydride battery storage Lithium batteries have the advantages of high energy density, long cycle life and low self-discharge, but their cost is relatively high. They have high energy density, long cycle life and low self-discharge.
To enhance the performance and lifespan of storage batteries, researchers have adopted a variety of technical measures. Firstly, by optimizing the structure and materials of the battery, the internal resistance and polarization phenomena can be reduced, and the charging and discharging efficiency can be improved. Secondly, advanced charging control technology is adopted to prevent overcharging and overdischarging of the battery, thereby extending its service life.Analysis of the
Advantages of solar street lamps
(1) economy
The economic efficiency of solar street lamps is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
The initial investment cost is relatively low: Solar street lamps do not require cable laying, reducing the cost of electricity and fuel equipment. Meanwhile, the prices of solar panels and batteries are constantly dropping, making the initial investment cost of solar street lamps low
This is relatively low.
Low operating costs: Solar street lamps do not consume traditional fossil fuels. They only require regular maintenance and battery replacement, resulting in relatively low operating costs
Government subsidies and tax incentives: Many countries and regions have provided government subsidies and tax incentives for the promotion of solar street lamps, further reducing the economic cost of solar street lamps
(2) environmental friendliness
The environmental friendliness of solar street lamps is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Reducing carbon emissions: Solar street lamps use solar energy as an energy source and do not consume traditional fossil fuels, thereby reducing carbon emissions and helping to alleviate the problem of global warming.
Reducing environmental pollution: Solar street lamps do not require cable laying, thus avoiding environmental pollution during the cable laying process. Meanwhile, the voltage of solar street lamps is relatively low, making them safer and more reliable to use and reducing the risk of electric shock and other hazards
The occurrence of the total accident.
Saving land resources: Solar street lamps do not occupy additional land resources and can be installed in combination with buildings, trees, etc., thus saving land resources.
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