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Steps for Installing Solar Street Lanterns

Sep 28, 2024
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    Solar Street Lanterns use crystalline silicon solar cells for power supply, maintenance-free valve-regulated sealed batteries (gel batteries) for energy storage, ultra-bright LED lamps as the light source, and are controlled by intelligent charge and discharge controllers, to replace traditional public power lighting street lights. There is no need to lay cables, no AC power supply, and no electricity costs.Solar Street Lanterns installation mainly consists of four parts: foundation construction, battery component installation, battery installation, and lamp installation. Let's take a look at the specific steps below.


    Solar Street Lanterns: Foundation Pouring


    Determine the position of the lamp


    Survey the geological conditions, if it is all loose soil within 1.2 meters of the surface, then the excavation depth should be deepened. Also, confirm that there are no other facilities (such as cables, pipelines, etc.) below the excavation location, and that there are no objects above the street lamp that shade it for a long time, otherwise, relocate as needed.


    Excavate the foundation pit


    Reserve (excavate) a standard 1.3-meter-deep pit at the lamp post position; proceed with embedding part positioning and pouring. Place the embedding part in the center of the square pit, position one end of the PVC conduit in the middle of the embedding part and the other end in the battery storage location. Ensure the embedding part, foundation, and original ground are on the same level (or the top of the screw rod is on the same level as the original ground, as required by the site), with one side parallel to the road to ensure the lamp pole stands upright and not skewed. Then fix it with C20 concrete, continuously vibrate with a vibrating rod during the pouring process to ensure overall solidity and firmness.


    Clean the positioning board


    After construction, timely clean the residual mud on the positioning board and use waste oil to clean impurities on the bolts.


    Cure the concrete


    During the concrete solidification, water it regularly for curing; wait until the concrete is fully solidified (generally more than 72 hours) before proceeding with lamp installation.


    Solar Street Lanterns: Battery Component Installation


    Prevent short circuit


    Take measures to avoid short circuits before connecting the positive and negative outputs of the solar panel to the controller  in the system of solar street lamp.


    Component connection


    The connection of the solar cell module and the bracket should be firm and reliable.


    Fix the output line


    The output line of the module should avoid exposure and be fastened with a cable tie.


    Adjust the orientation


    The direction of the battery module must face due south, as indicated by a compass.


    Solar Street Lanterns: Battery Installation


    Handle with care


    When placing the battery in the control box, handle it carefully to prevent damaging the control box.


    Fix the connecting wires


    The connecting wires between the batteries must be fastened on the battery terminals with bolts, and use copper washers to enhance conductivity.


    Prevent short circuit


    After connecting the output wires to the battery, it is strictly prohibited to cause a short circuit under any circumstances to avoid damaging the battery.


    Protect with conduit


    The output wires of the battery connected to the controller inside the lamp post must go through a PVC conduit.


    Check the wiring


    After completing the above steps, check the wiring at the controller terminal to prevent short circuits. Once normal, close the control box door properly.


    Solar Street Lanterns: Lamp Installation


    Fix the components


    Fix the solar panel on the solar panel bracket, fix the lamp head to the arm, then fix the bracket and arm to the main pole, and route the connecting wires to the control box (battery box).


    Check the fasteners


    Before lifting the lamp pole, first check whether the fasteners in each part are secure, whether the lamp head is properly installed, and whether the light source is working properly. Conduct a simple test to check if the system is working properly; disconnect the solar panel connection wire on the controller and check the light source operation.


    Lift the main lamp pole


    When lifting the main lamp pole, pay attention to safety, and ensure the screws are absolutely tight. If there is any deviation in the sun-facing angle of the component, adjust it at the upper end to fully face due south.


    Connect the controller


    Place the battery into the battery box, and connect the wires to the controller according to technical requirements. First connect the battery, then the load, and finally the solar panel. During the wiring operation, ensure the connections cannot be mistaken with the controller terminals marked for each wire route, and the positive and negative polarities must not be reversed, otherwise the controller will be damaged.


    Test the system


    Test if the system is working properly. Disconnect the solar panel connection wire on the controller, the lamp should light up; reconnect the solar panel connection wire, the lamp should turn off. Also, carefully observe the changes of each indicator light on the controller, if everything is normal, close the control box.


    Following these steps,solar street lanterns can be successfully installed and put into use.


    Andy Cao
    Andy Cao

    I’m Andy Cao, an energy engineer with over 16 years of hands-on experience in solar inverters, lithium battery energy storage, photovoltaic systems, and solar street lighting. I focus on real-world system performance and write to share practical, experience-based insights for professionals working in the solar energy industry.

    FAQ

    Is Anern involved in solar street lighting?

    Yes, Anern supplies solar street lighting solutions as part of its solar energy product portfolio, including integrated solar-powered lighting systems for public and infrastructure applications.

    What solar applications use Anern energy storage systems?

    Anern's energy storage systems are used in the following solar applications:


    Residential Backup Power: 

    For home use during power outages, providing up to 6 hours of continuous power for average household consumption. These systems reduce grid reliance and electricity bills while storing excess solar energy.


    Commercial and Industrial Energy Management: 

    Installed in factories and businesses to store excess solar energy, reduce peak-hour grid consumption, and lower electricity costs. Systems are deployed in secure, ventilated locations for stability.


    Off-Grid Infrastructure: 

    Supports meteorological/hydrological observation equipment and other critical infrastructure in remote areas without grid coverage. Battery banks store solar energy converted via inverters for reliable operation.


    Agricultural Operations: 

    Powers farms by converting stored solar energy into AC electricity, maintaining agricultural activities during outages or grid instability.


    Large-Scale Solar Projects: 

    Used in independent photovoltaic power stations ranging from 10KW to 50MW capacity, enabled by parallel-connected hybrid inverters for solar energy conversion and storage.

    Can I order samples?

    Before placing bulk order, samples order for testing is acceptable. This allows customers to more intuitively understand the appearance and quality of Anern's products.

    Is Anern a lithium battery manufacturer?

    Yes, Anern is a lithium battery manufacturer, as confirmed by multiple product lines and explicit statements in the reference materials:


    Anern's Solar Lithium Battery lineup includes Wall Mounted, Floor Type, Rack Mounted, and Lead-Acid Replacement Batteries.

    They specialize in LiFePO4 chemistry batteries with smart BMS protection, offering models like:

    AN-LFP Series (12.8V50AH/100AH/300AH)

    AN-LPB-Npro Series (24V200AH-48V100AH)

    AN-LPB-Nplus Series (51.2V200AH/300AH)

    High-capacity commercial batteries (60KWH 30KW - 114KWH 50KW)


    Their batteries are engineered for solar energy storage and off-grid applications, passing CE, ROHS, UN38.3, and MSDS certifications.

    Anern explicitly states: "We design and manufacture high-performance products, including lithium-ion batteries"  and "specializes in lithium battery manufacturing".


    What types of solar energy systems does Anern provide?

    Anern provides on-grid solar systems, off-grid solar systems, hybrid solar systems, and integrated solar energy storage systems that combine solar panels, inverters, lithium batteries, and system accessories.

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