{"title":"Solar LED floodlights","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor solar LED spotlight goes where no electrical cable reaches: it captures daytime energy through its panel, stores it and lights up at night. To choose well, look at the sunlight at the location, the battery capacity, the rain protection rating and the lighting mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow a solar spotlight works\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#meilleur-modele\"\u003eThe right model for your use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#caracteristiques\"\u003eReading the specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#detecteur-permanent\"\u003eMotion detection or continuous light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installer-entretenir\"\u003eInstallation and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#solaire-secteur\"\u003eSolar or mains power\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#interieur-salon\"\u003eCompleting the lighting indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eWhat is an outdoor solar LED spotlight and how does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor solar LED spotlight produces its light from daytime energy: a photovoltaic panel recharges a battery, which powers the LED as night falls. No connection to the grid is needed, only the cable between the panel and the spotlight. Runtime varies with sunlight, battery and lighting mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED spot or solar spotlight: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spot concentrates light on one point, a flower bed, a tree trunk or a section of wall. A spotlight lights a wide area: a whole path, a gate, a courtyard. For a facade, wide-beam \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/projecteurs-solaires\"\u003esolar spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e give useful light, while small spots are reserved for details. Both are found in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe complete lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e, sorted by use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does solar LED lighting switch on at night?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dusk sensor detects the drop in light and arms the spotlight: it switches on by itself in the evening and off in the morning. On motion sensor versions, it is the passing of a person or vehicle that triggers the light. Recharging happens during the day, whatever control is chosen for the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"meilleur-modele\"\u003eWhat is the best outdoor solar LED spotlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single model: the right spotlight is the one that lights the target area and holds up through winter. Compare the sunlight at the location, the battery capacity, the rain protection rating, the mounting and the lighting mode you want. A busy area calls for detection, continuous lighting needs more energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful solar LED spotlight: what really changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChasing power alone often leads to a figure printed on the panel, not to the light received in the evening. What changes the result is a battery sized for the desired lighting duration, a panel that sees the sun for several hours a day, and a suitable mode. A detection model seems more generous when you pass, because it saves its energy for the useful moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose your outdoor solar LED lighting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart from the use: a quick passage, a staircase or an entrance call for motion-activated lighting, while a terrace where you linger calls for continuous lighting, which is more demanding on the battery. Then cross-reference \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs\"\u003eall our spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led-solaires\"\u003eoutdoor spotlights running on solar energy\u003c\/a\u003e to compare mountings and housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install an outdoor solar LED spotlight around the house?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar works wherever running a cable is complicated: entrance facade, path, gate, terrace, garden shed or isolated outbuilding. The constraint is the sunlight reaching the panel, not the distance to the electrical panel. A spot facing south, clear of trees, recharges better than a shaded wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting a path, a terrace or a gate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a path, the light should guide without dazzling: regular height and a beam aimed at the ground. At the gate, an adjustable housing and a solid mounting matter more than style. For a terrace where you entertain, moderate permanent lighting is better than a harsh spotlight. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-solaires-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003eSolar spotlights with motion sensors\u003c\/a\u003e cover these passages well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED lighting for an isolated outbuilding or agricultural use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShed, cabin, barn without a meter: the panel is moved to the roof or a post, the spotlight stays inside or under the awning. Look at the battery capacity and the space available for the panel. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-atelier\"\u003eWorkshop lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-pour-jardin\"\u003egarden lights\u003c\/a\u003e complete the setup depending on the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing your outdoor solar LED spotlight by area to light\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArea to light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of spotlight to favour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriteria to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended lighting mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath or house entrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar spotlight mounted on the facade or a post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight reaching the panel, high protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotion detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGate and surroundings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable spotlight, weather-resistant housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid mounting, length of the panel-spotlight cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection with timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace or courtyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide-beam solar spotlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable orientation, battery reserve for long evenings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate permanent lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall solar spotlight or spot on a stake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscretion, moisture protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusk sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolated outbuilding, shed, agricultural use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar spotlight with remote panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery capacity, panel placed in the sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop or garage already powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar spotlight as a complement to mains lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeed for regular, prolonged lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch or detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003eHow to read the specifications of a solar LED spotlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree pieces of information matter: the IP protection rating for rain and dust, the battery capacity that determines lighting duration, and the lighting mode. The advertised power alone does not tell you the light obtained at night. Also check the housing material and the type of mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are solar LED spotlights advertised at 2000 W with 12 hours of runtime worth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very high power figure often corresponds to the peak power of the panel, not to the light delivered at night. When an advertised output does not hold up with the power, set the figure aside rather than repeat it. Judge on the battery, the lighting mode and the real sunlight at the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44, IP54 or IP65: which protection for outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating describes resistance to dust and water. In an exposed outdoor position, a high rating is necessary; under an awning, lower protection may be enough. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-etanches\"\u003eWaterproof models\u003c\/a\u003e target spots battered by rain, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led\"\u003emains-powered outdoor lighting\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same protection logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eReading the specifications of a solar LED spotlight\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it indicates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvertised power (W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften the peak power of the panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not confuse it with the light delivered at night\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating (IP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResistance to dust and water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA high rating is necessary in an exposed outdoor position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable energy reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust cover the desired lighting duration, season included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetection, dusk sensor or permanent lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA detection mode saves battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurability and weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium or ABS depending on exposure and support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall bracket, post or stake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMust match the wall or ground available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"detecteur-permanent\"\u003eMotion sensor or permanent lighting: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detection mode only switches the spotlight on when someone passes: the battery lasts longer and the light disturbs no one. A permanent mode lights continuously, but uses more power and depends on a full recharge. Many models combine both, with an adjustable timer and a dusk sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar LED spotlight with motion sensor: for what use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrance, path, garage ramp, gate surroundings: detection makes the place safe when you arrive with your hands full. The timer prevents the light from switching off too quickly while you look for your keys. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-solaires-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003esolar models with presence detection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContinuous lighting or motion-activated lighting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous suits evenings on the terrace and occupied places. To place the principle on the mains side, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-a-detecteur-de-mouvement\"\u003edetection with conventional power\u003c\/a\u003e works the same way. The choice is made on the number of lighting hours you want, not on fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer-entretenir\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a solar LED spotlight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the spotlight at working height, aim the panel towards the sun's path and avoid areas of cast shadow. The cable between panel and spotlight is laid without any grid connection conduit. A clean panel and a housing clear of vegetation are enough to preserve recharging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to aim the solar panel for the best recharge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowards the south in mainland France, with a tilt close to that of the roof or post carrying it. Avoid the cast shadows of a tree, a gutter or a wall, especially in winter, when the sun stays low. The cable is run without tension and without a loop where water can stagnate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning the panel and monitoring the battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA damp cloth and clean water are enough on the panel, several times a year, more often under trees. Check that vegetation does not cover the surface. For visual harmony with a light facade, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-d-exterieur-led-design\"\u003edesigner outdoor spotlights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite finishes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"solaire-secteur\"\u003eSolar spotlight or mains-powered LED spotlight: how to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar is the obvious choice where no cable reaches and the panel sees the sun. Mains power remains more consistent for intense, prolonged lighting every night, in a workshop or garage already powered. The choice is therefore made on the location and lighting duration, not on power alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen a wired LED spotlight remains preferable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarage, workshop, covered courtyard: as soon as a cable reaches and the light must be strong all night, conventional power avoids dependence on the weather. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led\"\u003eLED spotlights in general\u003c\/a\u003e cover these needs with a consistency a battery cannot guarantee in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen solar is the right choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an isolated site, a distant wall or a path with no conduit, solar avoids works and trenches. It also benefits from being complemented: a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/projecteurs-led-sur-pied\"\u003efree-standing spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e moves the light where you need it, with no permanent mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSolar spotlight or mains-powered LED spotlight\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolar LED spotlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMains-powered LED spotlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, except the panel-spotlight cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a 230 V supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere the panel captures the sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere a cable can reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistency of lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on sunlight and battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant lighting all year round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo trenching or work on the panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical installation to plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel to clean, battery to monitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChecking connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"interieur-salon\"\u003eLED ceiling light or LED chandelier in the living room: how to complete the lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors, light is chosen room by room: an LED ceiling light to light a living room widely, an LED chandelier when you want a central point, an LED wall light for a wall or a corridor. Look at the size of the room, the mounting height and the colour of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful LED ceiling light and modern LED ceiling light for a living room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is chosen on the surface area and ceiling height, not on a single power figure. A widely diffusing ceiling light suits a living room; a high room can take a pendant model or several light points. Keep the same colour temperature from one light to another to avoid visible differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED wall light and LED chandelier: what pairing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall light frames a sofa, lights a corridor or highlights a wall: mount it at eye level, without dazzling from the seat. The chandelier provides the central point above the table. Two wall lights and a ceiling light form a coherent set when the light tone stays identical. Go to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eceiling lights, chandeliers and wall lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about solar LED spotlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of solar spotlights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuntime depends on the sun: after several overcast days, the battery may no longer last all night. Light output is generally lower than a mains-powered spotlight, and the battery wears out over the years. In exchange, no electrical connection is needed and the location stays free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs outdoor solar LED lighting free to use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar spotlight consumes nothing from the electrical grid: it runs on the energy it captures. The hardware and its installation still cost money, and recharging depends on the sunlight at the location. On an isolated site, with no meter nearby, the saving is mainly on the connection avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat should you check on a solar LED spotlight advertised at 2000 W with 12 hours of runtime?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advertised power often corresponds to the peak power of the panel, not to the light delivered at night. To judge, look at the battery capacity and the lighting mode: brief detection lasts longer than permanent lighting. The sunlight of the season does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you install a solar LED spot on a wall with no electrical supply?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the spotlight bracket on an exposed wall, aim the solar panel towards the south when possible, and connect the supplied cable between the panel and the spotlight. No work on the electrical panel is needed. Then clear the vegetation that could shade the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does a cuttable LED strip work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable LED strip has printed cutting marks: cut only on these marks, which correspond to the electrical connections of the strip. Cutting elsewhere leaves a section that no longer lights up. After cutting, close the circuit with a suitable connector and check the remaining length supported by the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish choosing, compare the lighting modes and the mounting height: that is what decides the quality of light day to day. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service support you from choice to installation. 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