How do I complete a solar street light retrofit?

But maybe you are looking to be a green company, or want to reduce costs, or maybe even both. There are a couple ways you can complete a solar street light retrofit and complete both goals. The first type of solar street light retrofit system you can install would be a grid intertied system.

Can solar street lights be retrofitted?

The first type of solar street light retrofit system you can install would be a grid intertied system. Installing a solar panel on the existing poles to feed the grid during the day and then utilizing the grid power at night will help offset some costs and provide a green alternative.

How to install a solar post light?

Paint your chosen pole if desired, attach the light to it without any wiring needed, and voila. You will have the revamped outdoor solar light of your home and garden dreams. For a modern look, choose something like the Modern Solar Post Light.

What are some examples of solar post lights with lamp heads?

Here are some examples of Gama Sonic’s beautifully designed Solar post Lights with lamp heads include to choose from: 1. Orion Solar Post Light Gama Sonic Orion Solar is a single headed solar lamp post that features a modern look with an urban industrial twist. This solar post light features the innovative “Morph” technology.

Can you replace a light fixture with a solar light?

Windsor Bulb Solar Light The second and most simple option is to replace the existing lamp post and lamp head. In this situation, you will be replacing the old light fixture entirely, choosing from many options of easily installable stand-alone solar light posts and lamps.

How do I choose a solar post lamp?

Once the post light has been removed, and the pole has been sanded and painted to your preference, choose the right solar post lamp for you that also fits within the pole’s diameter. While 3”-diameter lamp posts are a standard size, you can also purchase adapters that will give you more flexibility in choosing a lamp.