FAQ Commercial Solar Lighting

What kind of maintenance is involved with solar panels?

Maintaining solar panels is very simple since there is no mobile parts. A few washes a year using a hose to remove dust and debris is all that is needed to keep your panels operating efficiently for decades . It is not recommended to spray cold water on the surface during a hot day because it can crack the cells. Automated cleaners can also be programmed to periodically clean the panels.


What happens if my GenLight 54/108/120 fixture dies before the solar panel does?

If the GenLight fixture stops working but it has been determined that the solar panel is still properly functioning, the battery in the light may have simply expired. The LED’s in our light fixtures are rated to last over 50,000 hours, which translates to over 2000 days of continuous 24/7 runtime. These lights do not die easily! If this is the case then a new replacement battery can be purchased (according to the specific light fixture) and replaced inside the...


What is the arm on the GenLight 54 and 108 fixtures made of?

The rotatable arm on the GenLight 54 and GenLight 108 fixtures is made from steel, which allows it to be welded to frames in order to securely attach it to billboards. However, care should be taken to only weld the rotatable arm, as the body of the light is not made of steel.


What should I do if my light is not turn on at night because of too much ambient light?

If your solar light is not lighting up at night because there is too much ambient light on the street, there is a solution for you! You can simply purchase a photo eye, place it in the shadow of the light and connect the lights to the batteries. That will solve the problem caused by too much ambient light!


What is the difference between our Genlight 54 and our Genlight 108?

The GenLight 54 LED operates for a longer time per night, while the GenLight 108 LED has a brighter light output.


What happens if my GenLight 54/108 fixture dies before the solar panel does?

If the GenLight fixture stops working but it has been determined that the solar panel is still properly functioning, the battery in the light may have simply expired. The LED’s in our light fixtures are rated to last over 50,000 hours, which translates to over 2000 days of continuous 24/7 runtime. These lights do not die easily! If this is the case then a new replacement battery can be purchased (according to the specific light fixture) and replaced inside the...


What are the most popular type of flood light bulbs available?

The most popular types of bulbs used in flood lighting systems are:Incandescent Fluorescent High-Intensity Discharge LED


With the EnviroLight Solar Billboard Lighting Kit, can I increase the battery capacity from 8 hours per night to 10?

To customize a solar billboard lighting kit we would need to have our engineers review the kit and provide a custom solution. The process is to quote an engineering service $100 / hr (min 1 hour) to design the custom kit.


With the EnviroLight Solar Billboard Lighting Kit, Can I increase the days storage?

To customize a solar billboard lighting kit we would need to have our engineers review the kit and provide a custom solution. The process is to quote an engineering service $100 / hr (min 1 hour) to design the custom kit.


How to mount the solar flood light?

The solar flood light can be easily attached to any wooden / metal railing / post. You will need to use a screw driver + screws to attach the light fixture.