{"title":"Solar light bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolar light bulbs illuminate a garden, terrace, balcony or shed without any cable: they combine a photovoltaic cell, a battery and LEDs, mount on a wall, on a stake or hanging, and recharge in daylight. Four points decide the right model: available exposure, mounting, light tone and water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#existe\"\u003eDo solar light bulbs really exist?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#fonctionnement\"\u003eHow do solar light bulbs work?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ou\"\u003eWhere to install a solar light bulb: outdoors, garden or hanging?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#recharge\"\u003eHow long does it take to recharge a solar lamp?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#panne\"\u003eWhy do solar lamps stop working?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of a solar lamp?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#choisir\"\u003eHow to choose a solar light bulb suited to your use?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#comparer\"\u003eSolar light bulb or mains LED bulb: which to choose?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"existe\"\u003eDo solar light bulbs really exist?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you do not confuse them with a classic screw-in bulb. A solar light bulb combines a small photovoltaic cell, a battery and LEDs: it stores energy during the day then lights without a plug or cable, which makes it mainly suited to the garden and unconnected areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable solar light bulbs: built-in cell or cable charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo families coexist. The first carries its cell on the body of the bulb, often topped with a small panel: it sits outside and manages on its own. The second recharges by USB cable, then screws in or hangs like an ordinary bulb. It is the solution for a dark shed, a garden shelter or a room without a socket, where you bring the bulb in to charge. In both cases, the built-in battery acts as a reservoir, like the rechargeable solar batteries of a garden device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your home already has powered sockets, compare instead with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003eour bulbs and sockets range\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers the common caps and tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall solar light bulbs: for what use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall formats are used where space is limited: balcony, window edge, flower bed stake, table decoration. They are chosen for their size and tone, accepting a supplementary intensity rather than working lighting. For a fixed outdoor point, aim for a more generous format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"fonctionnement\"\u003eHow do solar light bulbs work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cell converts daylight into electricity, stored in the bulb's battery. A light sensor triggers the switch-on at nightfall, and the battery releases the energy for several hours. Without direct exposure, charging remains partial and lighting shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCell, battery and sensor: the three organs of a solar lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photovoltaic cell is the source: its surface and orientation determine what goes into the battery during the day. The battery, generally Li-ion, is the reservoir: it sets the evening lighting duration. The twilight sensor, sometimes supplemented by a motion sensor, is the automatic switch. A fourth element counts: the charging electronics, which protect the accumulator against deep discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does a solar lamp turn on at night and not during the day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor measures ambient light and cuts the power as soon as day returns, so as not to drain the battery for nothing. This also explains unwanted switch-ons under a street lamp or near a lit window: the cell thinks it is dusk. Moving the lamp away from any stray light source often solves the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install a solar light bulb: outdoors, garden or hanging?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar light bulb is installed where its cell receives daylight: garden post, terrace wall, awning, balcony or shed. Hanging, it lights a precise area under a pergola or a branch; at the edge, it accompanies a path. The location is chosen before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor and garden solar light bulbs: what to check before mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rule fits in one sentence: the cell must see the sky for a good part of the day. A flower bed, a north-facing wall or the canopy of a tree are enough to reduce the charge and therefore the evening of lighting. Locate the mounting point, the height and the desired range, then choose the format. For a garden, a model on a stake at the edge of a path works better than an isolated bulb in the middle of a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHanging solar light bulbs and solar pendants under an awning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging, the bulb concentrates light on a surface: garden table, balcony dining area, shed entrance. The hook or bracket must leave the panel facing up and clear. As \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003esolar pendants\u003c\/a\u003e install without cable, they also suit shelters where no line arrives. Check the weight the bracket accepts before drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eString of solar light bulbs: decoration or lighting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe string covers a linear stretch and sets a mood: it highlights a railing, a arbour or a hedge. It does not light a work area, and that is normal. On a terrace, string and hanging bulb complement each other: one draws, the other lights. Count the cable length and the spacing of the light points before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"recharge\"\u003eHow long does it take to recharge a solar lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharging time depends on sunshine and cell surface: a clear day is generally enough to fill the battery, a cloudy day only recharges it partially. The stated autonomy is measured with a full battery and decreases as soon as the panel receives less light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many hours does a solar light bulb light once charged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duration is read on the model's data sheet, not in a general average: it varies with the accumulator capacity, the LED power and the chosen mode. A reduced intensity lasts longer than maximum intensity, and many models offer both. Compare the stated autonomy to your actual use rather than the displayed power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy autonomy drops in winter and in grey weather\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess light, less stored energy: it is mechanical. Short days reduce the charging window, the low sun weighs it down further, and the battery works in the cold. A lamp that lasts all evening in June can switch off in two hours in December. Bringing it in or moving it to the sunniest point of the garden extends its season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact charging and autonomy time is indicated model by model on its data sheet, according to the planned exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"panne\"\u003eWhy do solar lamps stop working?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost often, the cell is dirty or in the shade, the battery has emptied after several days without sun, or the sensor stays on standby. Cleaning the panel, clearing foliage and masks, then letting it charge for a full day is enough to restart most luminaires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould solar lamps be brought in for winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not mandatory, but it extends the battery life and avoids leaving it in deep discharge for weeks. If you leave them outside, clean the cell and switch off before the dark months. Store them dry, away from frost, and recharge them once before putting them back into service in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to clean the cell and check the contacts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft damp cloth is enough on the panel; avoid abrasive products that scratch the surface and lose efficiency. Then check the seal and the contacts: humidity that settles eventually cuts the circuit. If the bulb stays off after a full day in the sun and a cleaning, the battery is probably at the end of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"inconvenients\"\u003eWhat are the drawbacks of a solar lamp?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting depends on the weather and the season, the intensity remains moderate compared to a point connected to the mains, and the battery loses capacity over time. The cell must stay clear and clean, which requires choosing the location before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen a solar light bulb is not the right solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reading, working or lighting a staircase every evening, a connected point remains safer: the intensity is constant and does not depend on any recharge. Likewise, a very shaded area all day will never suit a photovoltaic cell. Finally, a place exposed to passage or theft deserves a model that can be easily removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it brings where the mains is missing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a back-garden path, a carport, a shed or a rented balcony, it avoids a trench and a connection. Installation comes down to a mounting, without an electrician. That is its ground: lighting an isolated point with accompanying light, not replacing a fixed installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"choisir\"\u003eHow to choose a solar light bulb suited to your use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst look at the available exposure, then the protection rating for outdoors, the format and the mounting, finally the light tone and the possibility of varying the intensity. A solar light bulb is chosen for a precise location, never in the abstract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing a solar light bulb according to use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuited solar solution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat counts first\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo avoid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePath and garden edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar light bulb or spotlight on stake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell exposed to the sky all day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA location shaded by a wall or a flower bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace and awning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging solar light bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting height and light output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA mounting that leaves the cell in the shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony without socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall solar light bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat, mounting and light tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA model too heavy for the bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShed, shelter or greenhouse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable solar light bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePossible recharge during the day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA battery never fully recharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvening and decoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString of solar light bulbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length and spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpecting work lighting from it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor mood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplementary solar light bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaytime recharge near a window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacing main lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a model's data sheet, four mentions decide: the IP protection rating, which says whether the bulb can stay outside; the colour temperature; the stated autonomy; the charging time. Add the battery type and the mounting method, hook, stake or bracket, to check compatibility before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtection rating, format and mountings: the outdoor criteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high IP rating means the luminaire resists rain and dust: it is the first filter for durable outdoor use. Then come the dimensions and weight, which must match the bracket, then the mounting type depending on whether it is a wall, a stake or a branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white, neutral white or amber: which light for which mood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003ewarm white 2700 K light\u003c\/a\u003e suits dining areas and terraces, where a soft mood is sought. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-3000k\"\u003eneutral white 3000 K rendering\u003c\/a\u003e lights a passage or an entrance more clearly. An \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-ambre\"\u003eamber glass\u003c\/a\u003e gives a golden tone, appreciated in decoration, a little less readable for finding your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCap and socket: when the bulb must adapt to an existing luminaire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your solar light bulb screws into an already installed luminaire, the cap decides. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-culot-e27\"\u003elarge E27 cap\u003c\/a\u003e equips most classic pendants and wall lights, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-e14\"\u003esmall E14 cap\u003c\/a\u003e small luminaires, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autres-culots-ampoules-g4-g9-etc-1\"\u003eG4 and G9 caps\u003c\/a\u003e spotlights and miniature points. Note yours before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"comparer\"\u003eSolar light bulb or mains LED bulb: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a living room served by electricity, a mains LED bulb remains the logical choice: stable intensity, immediate switch-on, no dependence on the weather. The solar light bulb takes the advantage where running a line is impossible: garden, terrace, shed or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSolar light bulb and mains LED bulb\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolar light bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMains LED bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotovoltaic cell and built-in battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 V electrical network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo cable to run, free mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires a powered socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate, linked to the day's charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant at each switch-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutonomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on sunshine and season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs long as current flows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean the cell, monitor the battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo solar-related maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, terrace, path, shed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll rooms of the house\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor daily use in the house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a room, the cell almost never receives enough light to recharge, and the intensity is not enough to read or cook. Turn to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003elow-consumption LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e for everyday lighting, or to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220 V LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e when the socket is already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the garden, terrace or a shed without electricity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is solar's ground, and there is no competition at this cost of constraint: no trench, no connection. A last resort exists for technical rooms: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-12v\"\u003e12 V installations\u003c\/a\u003e powered by a battery. For a neat mood on the terrace, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-retro\"\u003eretro-style filament bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-a-variateur\"\u003edimmable bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e give more visual comfort when the mains is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are lighting a living room, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-salon\"\u003elighting the living room\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e to match the tone with the rest of the house, or find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ea Designix luminaire for the home\u003c\/a\u003e to change the bracket along with the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is covered by secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best solar lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no solar lamp better than the others: the right model is the one whose exposure, autonomy, protection rating and format match the place where you install it. Compare these four points on the data sheet before choosing, rather than the stated power alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo solar lamps work without sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey keep working thanks to the battery charged on previous days, but recharging is poor: in cloudy weather, the cell produces little, autonomy decreases and lighting weakens. They therefore light less well without sun, without stopping altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does it take to recharge a solar lamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear exposure during the day is enough to recharge the battery of most models, but actual sunshine decides: under a cloudy sky, the charge remains partial. The exact duration is indicated model by model on its data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to wire 3 bulbs in parallel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parallel, the three bulbs are powered by the same two wires, each on its own branch: the voltage remains identical for all and if one switches off, the others keep lighting. Series wiring makes them dependent on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHanging solar light bulbs or solar string: which to choose for a terrace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hanging solar light bulb lights a precise area, under an awning or a pergola, and is fixed by a hook or a bracket. The solar string covers a linear stretch and plays mood more than lighting. The two often complement each other on the same terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a solar light bulb replace the lighting of a living room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not for main lighting: indoors, the cell almost never receives enough light to recharge, and the intensity remains low for reading or working. 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