A Solar lantern is a simple application of solar photovoltaic technology, which has found good acceptance in rural regions where the power supply is irregular and scarce. Even in the urban areas people prefer a solar lantern as an alternative during power cuts because of its simple mechanism.
How a Solar Lantern Works?
A solar Lantern is made of three main components - the solar PV panel, the storage battery and the lamp. The operation is very simple. The solar energy is converted to electrical energy by the SPV panel and stored in a sealed maintenance-free battery for later use during the night hours. A single charge can operate the lamp for about 4-5 hours.
The Solar Lanterns includes all components needed for usage :
- A photovoltaic module generates the electricity needed for lighting the lantern.
- A sealed maintenance-free battery stores generated electricity for use at night-time.
The included charge controller efficiently charges the battery & protects the battery from overcharging & discharging. The high frequency inverter optimizes the light output by efficiently converting the power. Battery, Charge Controllers & Inverters are integrated in the body of the lantern. Two LEDs indicate charging & low battery status. Environmental friendly unlimited energy from the sun. Safe & Easy in operation. Pure white light in all directions. Robust & Attractive Casings.
Technical Specifications :
- Solar PV Module : 10 Wp
- Battery: 12 V, 7Ah
- Lamp Type : Compact Fluorescent lamp (CFL)
- Lamp Wattage : 7W
- Rated Light Output : 385 lm +/-5%
- Light Coverage : 360 Degree
- Daily Hours of Operation : 3-4 Hrs
- Days of Autonomy : 2-3 days.