Solar Energy

What you need to know about solar lights

How do solar lights work?

The solar panel converts the suns energy into an electric current that charges the rechargeable batteries in the light. The batteries then supply the required power to illuminate the LED. A solar light will generally illuminate for 8 hours during the night.

The main components of a solar light are:

  • the panel and its circuitry
  • batteries
  • LED

Solar Panels

There are various types of solar panels used on solar lights, most commonly known are Crystalline or Amorphous panels. Each type has its strengths and weaknesses.

Crystalline panels are more efficient at converting the suns energy tousable power but are more expensive than an Amorphous panel.

An Amorphous panel will charge in daylight regardless of whether it has direct or indirect exposure to the Sun, whereas a Crystalline panel needs direct exposure.

Nicad Batteries

Olsent solar lights use Nicad batteries. Nicad batteries will normally accept up to 500 recharges so their life expectancy is approximately 18 months before replacement.

LED Bulbs

LED’s consume less power than conventional globes. Under standard conditions, an LED will last around 100,000 hours.

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Versatile lighting solutions

A modern and innovative collection of solar lighting that allow you to easily add lighting where you need it without the need for an electrician. Olsent solar lights utilize the latest LED technology and include long lasting Nicad batteries.

These decorative garden solar lights allow you to add mood to your outdoor areas or simply line the perimeters of pathways and decks with light.

The motion sensing security solar lights provide immediate lighting once motion is detected and are ideal for illuminating entrance ways, garage doors, pathways and steps.

The illuminated house numbers are a practical solution to identify houses at night and the shed light is a practical and low cost way of getting lighting into areas that are generally distant from a house and expensive to get mains power to.

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12 Month Lighting Warranty

John Danks & Son Pty Ltd warrants that this lighting product is free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Should any fault occur within this 12 month warranty period as the result of such defect we will, at our option and upon return to the original place of purchase, repair the product or replace it with the same product (or similar product of equivalent value) at no additional charge. Proof of purchase is required. This warranty will not apply if the product: (a) has been damaged through misuse, neglect, negligence, accident or ordinary wear and tear; (b) has not been used in accordance with any applicable instructions; or (c) has been modified, repaired or tampered with by the purchaser.

This warranty does not apply to consumables such as batteries or globes.

This warranty does not exclude or limit any warranties implied by law. To the extent permitted by law, we exclude any consequential or indirect loss or damage incurred as a result of, or in connection with, any manufacturing defect.

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