There are obvious differences between integrated solar street lights and LED mains street lights in terms of function, design and installation. The following will introduce the differences between the two in detail.

First, let's understand what integrated solar street lights are:

Integrated solar street lights are a street lighting system that integrates solar panel power generation, battery energy storage, lighting and control modules. Its core feature is "integrated design". All key components (such as solar panels, batteries, LED light sources, controllers, etc.) are integrated in a compact structure, without the need for complex external wiring, and installation and maintenance are easier.

Power supply method:

Integrated solar street lights rely on sunlight (photovoltaic panels + battery energy storage) and do not require laying wires to connect to the power grid. It is completely self-sufficient solar power supply based on lighting conditions. Zero electricity bill

However: LED mains street lights rely on mains power (120-277VAC AC) for power supply and must be connected to the power grid

Installation method:

Integrated solar street lights are free of wiring and can be installed independently. There is no need to dig trenches to bury wires. You only need to fix the light poles

LED mains street lights require laying cables, digging trenches to bury wires, and connecting to the power grid. Then fix the light pole and install the LED street lamp head, the construction process is complicated

Energy cost:

Integrated solar street lights have zero electricity costs, rely entirely on natural light, and are greatly affected by the weather.

LED city street lights need to pay electricity bills continuously, stable power supply, and high long-term use costs.

Environmental protection:

Integrated solar street lights are new energy, pollution-free, and zero carbon emissions

LED city street lights rely on traditional electricity (which may come from coal mine water and other power generation, with carbon emissions), depending on the power generation method, it will produce certain pollution, and mineral resources are limited. Now all countries in the world are facing energy shortages.

Applicable scenarios for street lights:

Integrated solar street lights are generally suitable for areas with good lighting conditions, areas without power grids, seaside, rural roads, parks, courtyards, remote areas, etc.

LED city street lights are suitable for urban construction, such as main roads, areas with good power grid coverage, etc.

Maintenance difficulty:

Integrated solar street lights are modularly designed and easy to maintain.

LED mains circuit lights need to check cable aging, circuit failure, lamp head maintenance, etc., and maintenance is more complicated.

Cost budget:

Integrated solar street lights are dependent on weather conditions. Battery capacity and solar panel wattage are usually configured for three rainy days, so the volume and weight will be much larger than LED mains circuit lights, and of course the material cost will be higher. Although the initial installation cost is relatively high, there is no electricity bill, and the overall cost advantage is obvious after long-term use.

LED mains circuit lights are not affected by weather, and the power grid provides a continuous and stable power supply. The initial installation cost is low, but the long-term electricity bill expenditure is high, plus the subsequent maintenance cost, the overall cost after long-term use is also quite high. Especially in countries with high labor costs and high electricity bills.

If the budget allows and the installation environment has sufficient light, integrated solar street lights are the most economical and environmentally friendly choice.