Solar Basketball Hoop Light
1. Aesthetically Pleasing Design: The hoop-shaped design adds a modern, decorative touch to outdoor spaces, making it perfect for parks, gardens, and scenic walkways.
2. Enhanced Solar Energy Capture: The larger hoop-shaped solar panel maximizes sunlight absorption and efficiently captures energy from various angles, ensuring reliable performance.
3. Energy-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly: Powered by renewable solar energy and energy-saving LEDs, these lights reduce grid dependence, lower energy consumption, and cut costs.
Product description
A hoop solar street light is a unique type of solar - powered street lighting fixture that features a hoop - shaped design.
The most distinctive component is the hoop - shaped solar panel. This panel is usually made of high - quality photovoltaic (PV) cells, such as monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon cells. The hoop shape allows for a larger surface area to capture sunlight compared to some traditional flat - panel solar street lights. The diameter of the hoop can vary, but it's typically designed to optimize the collection of solar energy throughout the day. For example, a hoop with a diameter of around 1 - 2 meters can provide a significant amount of power generation, depending on the efficiency of the PV cells. The solar panel's conversion efficiency is an important factor, with monocrystalline silicon panels often having an efficiency rate of 15% - 24%.
The light - emitting part of the hoop solar street light is usually an LED (Light - Emitting Diode) array. LEDs are chosen for their energy - efficiency and long lifespan. The lumen output of the LED array can range from several hundred to several thousand lumens, depending on the intended lighting application. The color temperature of the LEDs can also be adjusted, such as warm - white (around 3000K) for a more cozy and inviting light or cool - white (around 5000 - 6000K) for a brighter and more vivid illumination.
Inside the structure, there is a battery system. Commonly, lithium - ion batteries are used due to their high energy density and long - cycle life. The battery capacity is designed to store enough energy to power the LED array during the night. For example, a battery with a capacity of 12V and 10 - 20Ah can support the operation of the street light for several hours, depending on the power consumption of the LEDs.
A controller is also an essential part of the hoop solar street light. It manages the charging of the battery from the solar panel during the day and controls the power supply to the LED array at night. The controller has functions such as over - charge and over - discharge protection, which helps to prolong the life of the battery and ensure the stable operation of the street light
Working Principle
During the day, sunlight shines on the hoop - shaped solar panel. The photovoltaic effect takes place in the PV cells of the solar panel. Photons from the sunlight knock electrons loose, generating a direct current (DC) electricity. This electricity is then sent to the battery through the controller. The controller monitors the battery's state of charge and regulates the charging process to prevent overcharging.
When the ambient light level decreases, typically at night, a light - sensing mechanism in the controller detects the change. The controller then activates the LED array and supplies power from the battery to the LEDs. The DC power from the battery is converted to the appropriate voltage and current required by the LEDs to produce light. The street light continues to operate until the battery's energy is depleted or until the next morning when the solar panel starts to recharge the battery.
Applications
Parks and Gardens: In parks and gardens, hoop solar street lights can be used to illuminate walkways, flower beds, and recreational areas. Their aesthetic design blends well with the natural environment, and the soft - lighting provided by the LEDs can enhance the beauty of the area during the night.
Residential Areas: In residential areas, these street lights can be installed along driveways, sidewalks, or in front of houses. The unique design can improve the curb appeal of homes and provide practical lighting for residents and visitors.
Commercial and Recreational Areas: In commercial areas such as shopping malls, outdoor cafes, and recreational areas like beaches or campgrounds, hoop solar street lights can be used to create a pleasant and well - lit atmosphere. Their decorative aspect can attract customers or enhance the user experience during evening hours.
