Solar street light price and component cost breakdown

Solar street light price and component cost breakdown

Introduction

Solar street lights usually consist of solar panels, solar controllers, batteries, LED street lights, brackets, etc. The price of solar panels varies depending on their type and capacity, generally ranging from a few dozen to two/three hundred dollars. Solar controllers are used to manage charging and discharging and cost around $30. Batteries are used to store electrical energy, and prices vary depending on their type and capacity. Smaller capacity batteries typically cost around $70-$100, while larger capacity lithium batteries can cost around $200 or more. Street lights are used to provide lighting and range in price from $50 to $100 depends on wattage and design. Brackets are used for installation, and the price will vary depending on the material and design, usually around tens of dollars. In general, the price of solar street lights is mainly affected by the purchase specifications. If the lamp you choose has a higher wattage and a larger panel and battery capacity, the price will be correspondingly higher, and vice versa. Additionally, there are other costs to consider when purchasing, such as installation, maintenance, and energy costs. Therefore, when choosing solar street lights, you need to consider various factors to find a cost-effective solution. In order to obtain a specific and accurate price, you need to clearly understand the specifications of the lamp, panel, battery, controller and bracket, and then contact the supplier or manufacturer of the solar street light to obtain reasonable and accurate price information.

Why we should pay attention to the solar street light price?

It is important to pay attention to the price of solar street lights for several reasons.

  • First of all, price is people’s instinctive reaction, because people will only consider buying if the price is within a reasonable range or fits their budget. By comparing solar street light prices, you can find products that strike a balance between price and quality. Extremely low prices may mean that the product is of poor quality, which may affect its performance and longevity.
  • Secondly, considering price is crucial to calculating the long-term return on investment (ROI) of solar street lights ( Click here, learn more about Smart solar street lighting with Zhaga Socket and LoRaWAN ) . The initial price of solar street lights is usually higher, but they are still popular in projects due to their advantages such as ease of installation and no need to lay a power grid. This is because solar street lights require no additional electricity costs during use and require less maintenance, which can save a lot of money during their service life. Therefore, the cost (price) must be carefully considered, and by calculating the savings in electricity costs at a later stage, we can determine how long the payback period of the project will be.
  • At last, considering the price of solar street lights is also closely related to system sustainability and environmental protection. Solar street lights ( Watch the video of the All-in-One Solar Street Lamp ) use solar energy as energy and do not need to rely on power grid, thus helping to reduce energy consumption and reduce negative impact on the environment. The lower the price of solar street lights will help more people adopt this environmentally friendly lighting solution, thus promoting sustainable development. On the other hand, higher prices often mean higher product quality, which can reduce maintenance requirements and extend product life, thereby reducing negative environmental impacts.

To sum up, the price of solar street lights should be balanced with quality, efficiency and long-term benefits. Finding this balance is critical to making informed decisions when choosing a solar street lighting solution.

Solar street light and AC street light
Solar street light and AC street light

Solar street light price

There are many different types of solar street lights on the market, including split solar street lights, integrated solar street lights(all in one), and commerical solar street lights. They have many differences in design and specifications, which also leads to a big difference in price between the three. Split solar street lights are mainly composed of solar panels, LED lamps, solar controllers and batteries, which are then connected by cables and placed on the light pole. The solar street light price varies greatly due to parameter differences. All in one solar street lights integrate all components into the lighting fixture, so integrated street lights ( Please review videos of integrated solar street light. ) have a more compact appearance. This type of street light is usually easier to install, so it is usually slightly cheaper than separate solar street lights. Commercial solar street lights generally adopt an integrated design, but their configuration is generally much lower than that of lamps in road lighting projects, and their prices are also much lower. Below we will analyze these three types of solar street lights ( Please review videos about Solar Powered Street Lights. ) one by one.

Split solar street lights and their prices

In split solar street lights, panels, batteries and LED lights are installed separately. Normally, the solar panel is located at the top of the light pole, and the lamp is under the panel. The battery can be placed under the panel, on the light pole or buried underground as needed. The main components of this type of solar street light are solar panels, batteries and LED lights, which are installed separately, so that the configuration of the three can be customized without being limited by the size of the light body. These features make split solar street lights flexible in configuration, diverse in installation and widely used. Below we take ZGSM’s common split solar street lights as an example to analyze the configuration and price of each part of the system.

Spilt Solar Street Light
Model ZGSM-ST17-40S
LED Max power 40W
Lumileds LEDs
150 lm/w
> 100000 hours
5 lighting distribution
3000 - 6500K
Solar panel power 180W 18V
Solar panel Life time 25 years
Battery LiFePO4 battery 1152WH
Battery Life 2000 cycles
Charge time(by sun) 5H (strong shine)
Discharge time: 10-40H, 3-5 days @IPM
Lamps material Aluminium alloy
Fitter Size 60mm
Certificate CE / ROHS
Warranty period 3 years
Size & Weight 610 x190 x143(mm) 4.7kG MOQ Solar Panel Battery Street lamp Bracket In total
Packing Size & Weight 545 x240 x175(mm) 5.2 kg USD $60 $280 $45 $30 $375

All-in-one solar street lights and their prices

All-in-one solar street lights are a modern and compact solution that integrates all components such as solar panels, batteries, LED lights and controllers into one compact unit. Such solutions are usually relatively general and suitable for most projects, but their use may be limited in some special scenarios and environments. For example, in high latitudes and rainy areas, the tilt angle of its solar panels may not be conducive to the effective use of solar energy, or the capacity of its battery may not be sufficient to sustain long-term use on rainy days. Of course, this type of solar street light also has its advantages, such as easy transportation, convenient installation, and relatively economical price and transportation costs. Below we take ZGSM’s common all-in-one solar street lights as an example to analyze the configuration and price of each part of the system.

All In One Integrated Solar Street Light
Model ZGSM-PV5-60
LED Max power 60W
Lumileds LEDs
220 lm/w
> 100000 hours
Type II
3000 - 6500K
Solar panel Max power 90W 18V
Solar panel Life time 25 years
Battery Type: LiFePO4 battery 461WH
Battery Life 2000 cycles
Charge time(by sun) 5.1H (strong shine)
Discharge time: 8-30H, 5-7 days @sensor
Lamps material Aluminium alloy
Fitter Size 80mm
Certificate CE / ROHS
Warranty period 3 years
Size & Weight 1345 x400 x192(mm) 16.6kG MOQ Solar Panel Battery LEDs/housing Controller In total
Packing Size & Weight 1405 x460 x105(mm)/560 x435 x165(mm) 9.7/9.9 kg USD $40 $150 $65 $25 $280

Commerical solar street lights and their prices

Commercial solar street lights are solar street light systems specially designed for homes, residential areas, communities, parks, small commercial areas and other civil places. Such places generally have low lighting requirements or low requirements for the irradiation area. Therefore, the corresponding configuration requirements are relatively low and the cost is relatively economical. Therefore, we can know that commercial solar street lights are an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and low-maintenance lighting solution suitable for homes and small communities, helping to provide reliable nighttime lighting and reduce energy costs. Below we take ZGSM’s common commercial integrated solar street lights as an example to analyze the configuration and price of each part of the system.

Commercial Solar Street Light
Model ZGSM-PV4-50
LED Max power 50W
Bridgelux LEDs
200 lm/w
> 100000 hours
Type V
3000 - 6500K
Solar panel Max power 55W 18V
Solar panel Life time 25 years
Battery Type: LiFePO4 battery 268WH
Battery Life 2000 cycles
Charge time(by sun) 5H (strong shine)
Discharge time: 6-20H, 3-5 days @sensor
Lamps material ABS
Fitter Size 60mm
Certificate CE / ROHS
Warranty period 2 years
Size & Weight 973 x357 x67(mm) 6.7kG MOQ Solar Panel Battery LEDs/housing Controller In total
Packing Size & Weight 1030 x400 x115(mm) 8.0 kg USD $20 $75 $15 $10 $120

What makes solar street light prices so much different?

New customers of ZGSM often ask why our solar street lights are similar in appearance and specifications to competitors’ products, but the price is significantly higher than other products with the same wattage (or lumens) on the market. In order to understand why there is a huge cost difference for the same lighting performance, let us analyze the actual parameters of each product. For example, on Amazon, a 6,000-lumen solar street light sells for $16, but its actual lumens are only 1,000lm, its actual wattage is only about 5W, and the corresponding battery and solar panel are very small. ZGSM’s 60W integrated solar street light is priced at US$280, with actual lumens of 13200lm, battery of 614WAH, and panel of 90W. These should be the real reasons for the solar street light price difference.

Of course, there are lamps on Amazon that are marked with actual wattage, but their prices are much higher than those with the same configuration on ZGSM. The warranty is only one year. Although it includes shipping costs, it is not a good choice for customers with limited project budgets.

ItemsAmazon product 1Amazon product 2ZGSM Solar street light
Wattage60W20-30W60W
Nominal System Lumens6000lm4800lm13200lm
True lumen System (based on battery and solar panel capacity)1000lm4800lm13200lm
Solar panel6V/5W/ MONO21W18V 90W Monocrystal
Continuously operation days1-2days3 days3-5days
Battery10000mAh Lithium battery9V 12AH Lithium battery12.8V 48AH LiFePO4
Housing materialPlasticAluminumAluminum
Product size270x137x47mm
0.5Kgs		711 x 287 x 76 mm 5.8Kgs1345 x400 x192 mm 16.6Kgs
Warranty1 year1 year3 years
Price$16.00$375$280.00

ZGSM solar street lighting solution

As a professional manufacturer, ZGSM provides high-quality solar street lighting system for customers to choose from. At the same time, we have a professional design team, who can help to design and calculation of the solar street light as per client requirement. The picture below shows our product range.

PV3 solar street light

PV3 series solar street light

Performance summary of PV3 series
Initial Lumens: Up to 12300 lumens
Input Power: Up to 60W
Efficiency: 210lm/W
Battery option: 10AH, 20AH, 27AH, 40AH, [email protected]
Solar panel option: 50W, 70W, 100W
Application: Parking lot, Pedestrian Areas, Rural areas, Residential
PV4 solar street light

PV4 series solar street light

Performance summary of PV4 series
Initial Lumens: Up to 4000 lumens
Input Power: 10W or 20W
Efficiency: 200lm/W
Battery option: 20AH, [email protected]

Solar panel option: 12W, 22W
Application: Garden, Small parking lot, Rural areas, Road in park
N series solar street light

N series solar street light

Performance summary of N series
Initial Lumens: Up to 8250 lumens
Input Power: Up to 50W
Efficiency: 180lm/W
Battery option: 212WH, 298WH, 426WH, 512WH
Solar panel option: 60W, 80W, 120W, 150W
Application: Rural areas, Main road, Urban areas, Industrial areas
Seperated solar street light

Seperated solar street light

Performance summary of Split solution
Initial Lumens: Customized as per request
Input Power: Customized as per request
Efficiency: Customized as per request
Battery option: Customized as per request

Solar panel option: Customzied
Application: Main road, Urban areas, Industrial areas, Perimeter

Our solar street lights come equipped with motion sensor and dimming at different stages. They can also operate in AC and DC hybrid mode, ensuring reliable illumination even during adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, we offer lighting design, smart control and other services as part of our comprehensive solar solution package. Feel free to reach out to us for more information.

Solar street light functions
Solar street light functions

Summary

This article introduces in detail the composition of solar street lights and the price of each component. Through this information, we understand that the price of solar street lights is mainly affected by three factors: battery, solar panel and lamp wattage. Usually, if you choose higher wattage lamps, you need to increase the capacity of the battery and solar panels accordingly to ensure that the daily charging and power supply needs of the solar system can be met, thus increasing the price of the entire solar street light system. However, there are some problems in the market. For example, some suppliers claim that the wattage of their solar street lights is 100W, 200W or even higher, but in fact their wattage may be only 10W or 20W, which may cause market confusion. Therefore, when comparing solar street light prices, we must verify the wattage, battery and solar panel specifications and capacity to ensure that the products purchased meet the requirements of the project. Finally, we hope that through learning this knowledge, we can help you choose solar street light products that suit your project and budget. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact ZGSM and we will be happy to assist you.

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Solar street lights are generally more expensive than street lights powered by mains electricity. This is because the cost of the core components in solar street lights, solar panels and batteries, is usually about 5 times that of the lamp itself. For example, a solar street light may cost about $300, while a city street light of the same wattage only costs about $60. However, when comparing the two, we need to consider not only the upfront cost, but also the subsequent installation, maintenance and electricity supply costs. Compared with ordinary street lights, although solar street lights have a higher initial cost, in the long-term operation, their installation and maintenance costs are lower, and there is no need to pay for electricity. In addition, ordinary street lights require ground excavation, power line laying and other projects, which will also add additional costs. Therefore, choosing solar street lights or city circuit lights depends on the specific needs of the project. They have their own advantages and disadvantages. The one that suits your project is a wise and correct choice.

The service life of solar lights is affected by many factors, including product quality, usage and maintenance. Typically, solar lights stay on for 8 to 12 hours a night and have an expected lifespan of at least 4 to 6 years. The battery is an important part of the solar light system. We usually use the service life of the battery as the main indicator of the life of the lamp. Generally speaking, batteries in solar light systems are designed to last about 1,000 charge and discharge cycles. If you use solar street lights every night and consume 50% to 60% of the battery capacity, about 180 charge and discharge cycles will occur in a year. In this case, solar street lights can usually work normally for 4 to 6 years. However, it needs to be clear that after 1,000 charges and discharges, it does not mean that the solar street lights will no longer work. It will still work, but the battery’s performance will be significantly reduced and it won’t be able to support the light running at its previous power. This is similar to the fact that after a few years of use, the range of an electric car will decrease significantly.

Before purchasing, you need to know how you plan to use your solar lights. Generally speaking, split solar street lights or high-quality integrated solar street lights are used for projects; Cost-effective integrated or commercial integrated solar street lights are used for household use.

  • Wattage or brightness of the lamp: generally measured in lumens which is subject to lighting simulation.
  • Solar panel type and capacity: monocrystalline panels are preferred, and the capacity should be enough to fully charge the battery in one day.
  • Battery type and capacity: lithium batteries are preferred. The battery capacity is generally 2-3 times the power consumed by the lamp in a day.
  • Type and quality of controller, MPPT and brand manufacturer are preferred.
  • Functions and other accessories, as appropriate to meet project and installation requirements

Author introduction

About the author
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Hello Customers,

My name is Taylor Gong, I’m the product manager of ZGSM Tech. I have been in the LED lights industry for more than 13 years. Good at lighting design, street light system configuration, and bidding technology support. Feel free to contact us. I’m happy to provide you with the best service and products.

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