Solar lanterns

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 does a Solar Lantern work?

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.

Related Resources

1. Technical Specifications for White LED (W-LED) based solar photovoltaic lighting systems
2. Unidirectional LED based solar light (Torch) Specifications.
3. Specifications for WHITE LED BASED SOLAR LANTERN SYSTEM(148KB)