{"title":"Solar LED string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllow for an unobstructed solar panel angled toward the sky: it decides everything else. A solar fairy light works without a plug or cable, captures daylight, stores it in a battery box and switches on by itself at dusk. This guide explains how to choose one, where to position it and which IP rating to aim for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does a solar fairy light work in the evening?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install solar fairy lights in the garden?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#quel-format\"\u003eWhich solar fairy light for a Christmas tree, a tree or a pergola?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003e220V LED lights, rechargeable or 24V: which power supply to choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating for an outdoor fairy light?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#poser\"\u003eHow to hang and maintain an outdoor LED fairy light?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#completer\"\u003eHow to complement a solar fairy light: ceiling light, wall light or LED chandelier?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid before buying a solar fairy light?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow does a solar fairy light work in the evening?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA photovoltaic panel captures daylight, a storage box accumulates that energy, and the LEDs release it at dusk. No cable, no socket nearby. The lighting duration depends on what was charged during the day, so on the panel orientation and cloud cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar fairy lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor is placed away from cast shadows: a wall, foliage, an awning, anything that masks the sky reduces the charge. A cell detects the drop in brightness and triggers the switch-on, with no switch to press. That is what sets these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003edecorative fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e apart from a classic model that has to be plugged in every evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar fairy light: what changes in overcast weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a grey sky, the battery box charge stays partial: the light may start later or last less long. This is not a fault, it is the very principle of solar power. The light colour does not change: most of these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eplug-in LED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e or solar ones give off a warm white, generally around 2700 to 3000 K, a shade that warms foliage without dazzling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou-installer\"\u003eWhere to install solar fairy lights in the garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the module where the sun passes: pergola, balcony railing, hedge, tree trunk or terrace edge. Avoid a shaded area during the day, otherwise the battery box recharges poorly and the evening switch-on becomes irregular. The support matters as much as the model chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich solar fairy light depending on use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType of fairy light\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to fix the panel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas tree or shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall fairy light, to wrap around\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn an open branch, sun side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense foliage: the battery box recharges less\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePergola or arbour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurtain fairy light or stretched length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt the top of the structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlan the fixing before stretching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony or railing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging fairy light, small modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn the railing, facing outwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the IP rating according to exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHedge, trellis, border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible outdoor LED fairy light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost or support clear during the day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid an area shaded by a wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade or terrace wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight curtain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt the top of the wall, panel facing the sky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapt the length to the surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar fairy lights garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a hedge or trellis, a flexible fairy light follows the vegetation without being stretched. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eHanging fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e are fixed with hooks suited to the support, wood, metal or wire. A solar garden lamp at the foot of a border plays the same accent role, with a panel placed on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar fairy lights on terrace and balcony\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a balcony, the railing is the best support: the panel stays exposed and the fairy light falls along the railing. For a covered terrace, angle the battery box towards the opening and not under the roof. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 fairy lights for sheltered outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e suit this type of location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"quel-format\"\u003eWhich solar fairy light for a Christmas tree, a tree or a pergola?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Christmas tree or a tree, a ball fairy light or a wrap-around fairy light is spread in a spiral over the branches. On a pergola, a curtain fairy light or a stretched length works better. In all cases, the solar panel must stay out of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFairy lights for Christmas tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eChristmas fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e is spread from bottom to top, branch by branch, to avoid clumps of light. If the tree is indoors, you need a plug-in model, not a solar one: behind a window, the panel barely charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBall fairy lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e with balls give a marked point of light that can be seen from afar, useful on a trunk or a large structure. Solar lanterns, for their part, give off a more diffuse light, better suited to a hedge or a line of borders. The choice is made on the desired effect, not on the technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003e220V LED lights, rechargeable or 24V: which power supply to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar suits places without a socket. A 220V LED fairy light remains the most constant when an outdoor socket is accessible. Rechargeable models charge via USB and work even without sun, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage lights\u003c\/a\u003e are installed on long structures with a transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSolar, 220V, rechargeable or 24V: which power supply\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it brings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIts limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFor which outdoor space\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo socket to plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the sunshine of previous days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, tree, pergola without nearby power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn protected outdoor socket is needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace, facade with socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks even without sun, can be moved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharge to be done regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony, garden table, mobile use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong lengths, possible control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong linear run, structure to decorate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V LED lights: when a socket is available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a covered terrace or an equipped facade, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V plug-in models\u003c\/a\u003e keep the same intensity all evening, without depending on the weather. It is the simplest choice when the power supply already exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable LED lights: without sun, via USB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003eUSB rechargeable fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e charges on an indoor socket, then hangs wherever you want, even in the shade. Handy for a garden table or a balcony without exposure. The recharge is done regularly, that is its counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eWhich IP rating for an outdoor fairy light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn IP44 fairy light resists water splashes and suits a sheltered outdoor space, under a roof overhang or on a covered terrace. An IP65 fairy light withstands water jets and dust, so direct exposure to rain. The solar panel itself stays outside, angled toward the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eIP ratings of an outdoor fairy light\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it protects against\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood to know\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater splashes and light dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace, under a roof overhang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe solar box stays outside but sheltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater jets and dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, hedge, facade, direct rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel to be angled toward the sky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRating not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo outdoor guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor or conservatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be kept for sheltered spaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44 fairy lights: sheltered outdoor use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 fairy lights for sheltered outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e hold up under a light shower but not under driving rain. They are kept for a covered balcony, an arbour or an awning. It is also a good compromise for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003efairy light\u003c\/a\u003e placed under a conservatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP65 fairy lights: rain and direct exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hedge, a facade wall or an open pergola, go for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 versions for rain\u003c\/a\u003e. They accept water jets and dust. The solar panel connection remains the sensitive point: make sure it is angled upwards and not toward the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser\"\u003eHow to hang and maintain an outdoor LED fairy light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStretch the fairy light without putting it under tension so as not to damage the cable, and fix it with hooks suited to the support. Move the solar box out of the shade, clean the panel from time to time, and store the whole thing in a dry place if you do not use it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePositioning and orienting the solar panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel is fixed high up, tilted toward the sky, with nothing masking it during the day. A nearby trunk or wall is enough to divide the charge. An \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eoutdoor LED fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e that is badly oriented still switches on, but for less time: it is the first thing to check if the lighting weakens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning and winter storage of an outdoor LED fairy light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth on the panel surface is enough to regain charge, dust and limescale marks form a screen. In winter, if the fairy light is not used, store the box and the panel in a dry place away from frost. These gestures extend the life of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eoutdoor fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"completer\"\u003eHow to complement a solar fairy light: ceiling light, wall light or LED chandelier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar fairy light creates an atmosphere, it does not light a room. In a living room, an LED ceiling light, a wall light or a chandelier remain the right choices. These luminaires can be found in our catalogue and combine very well with outdoor lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving room LED ceiling light and solar fairy light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceiling light illuminates the room, the fairy light illuminates the garden. The two uses do not replace each other. To equip the interior, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe whole lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e and first choose the luminaire that covers the surface to be lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful LED wall light and living room LED chandelier: for indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall light illuminates a wall, a path or an entrance, a chandelier sets the tone of a living space. These are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eLED ceiling lights, wall lights and chandeliers\u003c\/a\u003e that connect to the mains, to be kept for indoor spaces. On a terrace, they coexist well with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e placed for the evening atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid before buying a solar fairy light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common mistake is to install the fairy light before checking the panel's sunshine, then to conclude that it lights poorly. Also choose an IP rating suited to the real exposure, and keep in mind that a solar fairy light lights an atmosphere, not a passage area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBudget: entry-level or a more refined model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntry-level models do their job on a sheltered balcony and for one season. More refined models stand out by the quality of the cable, how well the IP rating holds up and the care taken over finishes, which matters on a hedge or a facade exposed all year round. The budget follows the expected duration of use and the exposure, not the size of the fairy light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree mistakes to avoid before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacing the panel in the shade of a wall or foliage, then judging the battery life on that setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing an IP rating that is insufficient for the real exposure, direct rain or a simple awning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpecting an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e to light a path: it is an atmosphere source, not functional lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable LED strip, for its part, is cut only at the marks provided by the manufacturer, never elsewhere: the cut part no longer lights up. A solar fairy light cannot be cut, its length and its box form a single unit. To adjust a length, better to choose a plug-in fairy light such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about solar LED fairy lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo outdoor solar fairy lights withstand rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on their IP rating. An IP44 fairy light resists water splashes and is placed in a sheltered outdoor space, under an awning or a covered terrace. An IP65 fairy light withstands water jets and dust, so direct rain. Check this rating before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to install solar fairy lights in the garden?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location where the solar panel stays clear all day, then fix the fairy light on the pergola, the hedge or a trunk. Move the box out of the shade of foliage and avoid stretching the cable: it should follow the support without tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eOutdoor solar fairy light: what battery life to expect in the evening?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery life depends on the energy stored during the day: after a sunny day, the light lasts longer than in overcast weather. In winter, with short days, the lighting duration is reduced. Orienting the panel well remains the best lever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCeiling LED lighting and solar fairy light: how to share them out?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeiling LED lighting is for seeing, the solar fairy light is for creating an atmosphere. A ceiling light or a wall light illuminates a room or a passage area, while the fairy light highlights a pergola, a hedge or a balcony. Find these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eluminaires\u003c\/a\u003e for the inside of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a solar fairy light and plug-in fairy lights be mixed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is often the most consistent solution: plug-in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e provide a constant light on the main area, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003esolar fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e cover the corners without a socket. Keep a consistent white shade between the two for a uniform result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReassurance and purchase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst identify your real exposure, then compare models on the IP rating and the format. You can browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003efull Designix catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e to match outdoor and indoor. 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