Solar Lighting Solutions/Solar Roadway Lighting Solutions for Municipal Roads and Off-Grid Infrastructure

Intelligent Solar LED Road Lighting Systems Designed for Australian and Global Infrastructure Applications

LIKELITE provides engineered solar Roadway Lighting Solutions for municipalities, EPC contractors, infrastructure developers, lighting distributors and commercial project owners.

Our solar lighting systems integrate:

  • High-efficiency LED roadway luminaires

  • Mono-Si solar panels

  • Lithium battery storage

  • Intelligent lighting controllers

  • Motion sensing technology

  • Remote management functions

  • Professional lighting simulation support

The system is designed for applications where reliable illumination, energy efficiency and reduced dependence on grid power are required.

LIKELITE supports complete solar lighting solutions from:

Project assessment → Lighting design → Solar system configuration → Production → Technical documentation → Project delivery


Solar Roadway Lighting System Overview

Solar roadway lighting is not simply replacing a conventional street light with a solar panel.

A reliable solar lighting system requires coordinated design between:

  • LED optical performance

  • Solar generation capacity

  • Battery storage

  • Lighting operation schedule

  • Environmental conditions

  • Road geometry

  • Intelligent control strategy

LIKELITE evaluates these factors to provide a complete solar roadway lighting configuration.


Complete Solar Lighting System Architecture

1. LED Solar Roadway Luminaire

The LED roadway light provides efficient road illumination with controlled optical distribution.

Reference configuration:

LED Solar Roadway Lights

  • Power: 36W

  • LED Efficiency: 120 lm/W

  • LED Source: CREE SMD2835

  • Beam Angle: 75° × 140° CUT OUT

  • Color Temperature: 5000K

  • CRI: ≥80

  • IP Rating: IP66

  • Housing Material: Aluminum Alloy

  • Shade Material: Glass

  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +65°C

The roadway optical design focuses light distribution on the road surface to improve lighting efficiency and reduce unnecessary upward light loss.


Solar Power Generation System

Mono-Si Solar Panel Configuration

The photovoltaic system converts solar energy into electrical energy for night operation.

Reference configuration:

  • Solar Panel: 18V / 36W

  • Solar Cell: Mono-Si

  • Power Supply: Solar

The solar panel capacity is configured according to:

  • Local solar radiation

  • Required operating hours

  • Battery capacity

  • Seasonal weather conditions


Battery Energy Storage System

The battery system stores solar energy generated during daylight hours.

Reference configuration:

  • Battery: 12.8V / 15Ah

  • Input Voltage: 12.8V–25.6V

Battery configuration is evaluated according to:

  • Night operation time

  • Required lighting output

  • Backup requirements

  • Local environmental conditions


Intelligent Solar Lighting Control

Modern solar roadway lighting requires intelligent energy management.

LIKELITE systems can integrate:

  • Microwave motion sensor

  • Light control

  • Timer control

  • Remote control

  • Dimming function

The lighting operation can be configured as:

Normal operation → Motion detection → Increased lighting output → Energy-saving dimming mode

This helps maintain road safety while reducing unnecessary energy consumption.


Engineering Design Support

A successful solar roadway lighting project depends on correct engineering evaluation before installation.

LIKELITE provides professional lighting design support including:

  • Lighting and circuitry design

  • On-site metering

  • DIALux Evo layout

  • LitePro DLX layout

  • AutoCAD layout

  • AGi32 layout

Engineering evaluation considers:

  • Road width

  • Pole height

  • Pole spacing

  • Installation environment

  • Required illumination level

  • Lighting uniformity

  • Solar resource availability

The objective is to ensure the solar lighting system matches the actual application requirements.


Solar Lighting Solution Design Process

Step 1 — Project Requirement Analysis

LIKELITE evaluates:

  • Project location

  • Road application

  • Operating hours

  • Environmental conditions

  • Lighting requirements


Step 2 — Lighting Simulation

Professional lighting simulation can be performed through:

  • DIALux Evo

  • LitePro DLX

  • AGi32

The design process verifies:

  • Light distribution

  • Road coverage

  • Installation spacing

  • Lighting performance


Step 3 — Solar System Configuration

The solar panel and battery capacity are selected according to:

  • Solar radiation

  • Working time

  • Energy demand

  • Reserve capacity requirements


Step 4 — Intelligent Control Configuration

The control strategy is configured according to:

  • Traffic conditions

  • User requirements

  • Energy-saving targets


Step 5 — Manufacturing and Delivery

After engineering approval, LIKELITE produces the solar roadway lighting system according to the confirmed technical specification.


Reference Application

Australia Canberra Solar Roadway Lighting Upgrade

The Canberra solar roadway lighting application demonstrates the capability of LIKELITE solar lighting solutions for Australian infrastructure environments.

Application Information

Location: Canberra, Australia

Application: Solar Roadway Lighting Upgrade

Product: LED Solar Roadway Lights

Quantity: 800 sets

Power: 36W

Certification: SAA / UN38.3

Warranty: 3 years

Energy Saving Improvement: 25%


Reference Technical Configuration

ParameterSpecification
ProductLED Solar Roadway Lights
Quantity800 sets
Power36W
LED Efficiency120 lm/W
LED SourceCREE SMD2835
Solar CellMono-Si
Solar Panel18V / 36W
Battery12.8V / 15Ah
IP RatingIP66
CCT5000K
Beam Angle75° × 140°
Control SystemMicrowave Motion + Light Control + Timer
Remote ControlSupported
DimmingSupported
Charging Time5–6 Hours
CertificationSAA / UN38.3
Warranty3 Years
Energy Saving25%

Energy Saving Performance

The Canberra reference application achieved an estimated 25% energy-saving improvement.

The energy-saving performance is achieved through the combination of:

  • High-efficiency LED technology

  • Solar power generation

  • Intelligent lighting control

  • Motion sensing

  • Dimming operation

  • Optimized system configuration

Solar lighting efficiency should be evaluated as a complete system rather than only comparing LED wattage.


Solar Lighting Applications

Municipal Roads

Solar roadway lighting solutions for cities requiring independent energy supply and reduced operating costs.

Rural Roads

Suitable for rural areas where grid connection is limited or expensive.

Remote Infrastructure

Provides reliable lighting for locations without convenient electrical infrastructure.

Industrial Areas

Suitable for factories, logistics parks and industrial access roads.

Public Areas

Applications include:

  • Parks

  • Walkways

  • Bicycle paths

  • Community roads

Commercial Developments

Solar lighting solutions for private roads, campuses and commercial facilities.


Why Choose LIKELITE Solar Lighting Solutions?

Complete System Capability

LIKELITE provides more than LED luminaires.

We support:

  • Lighting design

  • Solar configuration

  • Control system integration

  • Engineering documentation


Project-Oriented Engineering

Every solar lighting system is configured according to:

  • Location

  • Climate

  • Road conditions

  • Operating requirements


Professional Lighting Simulation

Engineering layouts can be provided using:

  • DIALux Evo

  • LitePro DLX

  • AutoCAD

  • AGi32


Intelligent Energy Management

Motion sensing, timer control and dimming functions help improve system efficiency.


OEM / ODM Capability

LIKELITE supports:

  • Lighting brands

  • Importers

  • EPC contractors

  • Municipal suppliers

  • Infrastructure companies

with customized solar lighting solutions.


FAQ — Solar Lighting Solutions

1. What is a solar roadway lighting solution?

A solar roadway lighting solution is an integrated system combining LED lighting, solar panels, batteries and intelligent controls to provide independent roadway illumination.

2. Can solar roadway lights replace traditional street lighting?

Yes. Solar roadway lights can replace conventional lighting systems in suitable applications where independent power supply is required.

3. What factors affect solar lighting system design?

Main factors include:

  • Location

  • Solar radiation

  • Road width

  • Pole spacing

  • Working hours

  • Battery capacity

  • Lighting requirements

4. Can LIKELITE provide lighting simulation?

Yes. LIKELITE supports DIALux Evo, LitePro DLX, AutoCAD and AGi32 layouts.

5. What LED efficiency does the reference system provide?

The reference configuration provides 120 lm/W LED efficiency.

6. What solar panel is used in the Canberra reference configuration?

The reference configuration uses an 18V / 36W Mono-Si solar panel.

7. What battery configuration is used?

The reference configuration uses a 12.8V / 15Ah battery system.

8. Does the system support dimming?

Yes. The system supports dimming functions.

9. Does the system support remote control?

Yes. Remote control can be integrated according to project requirements.

10. What control systems are available?

LIKELITE supports:

  • Microwave motion sensor

  • Light control

  • Timer control

11. What is the IP rating of the solar roadway light?

The reference configuration is IP66.

12. What certifications are available?

The Canberra reference configuration includes SAA and UN38.3.

13. What is the warranty period?

The reference system warranty is 3 years.

14. Can LIKELITE customize solar lighting systems?

Yes. Solar panels, batteries, control systems and LED configurations can be customized according to project requirements.

15. Can LIKELITE support EPC solar lighting Projects?

Yes. LIKELITE provides engineering support, system configuration, lighting design and production capability for EPC and infrastructure Projects.


Request Solar Lighting Solution Design

Provide:

  • Project location

  • Road layout

  • Pole height

  • Pole spacing

  • Required working hours

  • Quantity

  • Lighting requirements

LIKELITE will evaluate the project conditions and recommend a suitable solar roadway lighting configuration.

LIKELITE — Engineered Solar Lighting Solutions for Global Infrastructure.