We regularly get asked how many led panels do i need to light a room x big the answer depends on the function of the room and the level of lighting you need.
How many led lights per solar panel.
Battery operated led lights like led flashlights are also able to charge solar lights.
Depending on where you live those hours can vary greatly.
Solar panels 160 watt panel supplying 8 5 amps per hour battery 120 amp hour power usage 60 litre energy efficient fridge 3 amps per hour usage and 2 x energy efficient led lights 0 5 amps per hour.
Solar panels generate 1000 watts of power per square meter when exposed to full sunlight.
This is the best way to charge solar lights when you don t have access to indoor lighting such as when you re camping.
In order to power the led lights we need a minimum of 12 volts and 200ma depends on the length of led strip.
That s why we have to separate the solar panels into two different groups.
If you re only getting 3 hours of full sun in a northern winter climate you can only power your 1000 watt bulb for 3 hours per square meter of solar panels on your home.
The reason why we need 4 solar panels is to achieve the correct voltage and current.
1 solar panel has a voltage of 6 volts and a current of 150ma.
I wanted to string these up out there and i thought rather than running power from the house which means i need to install an outside outlet i d.
For example a good office lighting level is around 400 450 lux but for workshops you should aim for a light level of around 600 lux.
Led string lights solar panel recently purchased from home depot the hampton bay 24 light plug in led string lights item 1004 683 595 for our backyard corner that we have turned into a fire pit.