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Solar lamp

 
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A garden solar lamp

A solar lamp is a portable light fixture composed of an LED, a solar panel and a small rechargeable battery. It generally includes rechargeable batteries, a photovoltaic solar panel and a light-emitting diode (LED).

Solar panel on top the lamp recharges the battery.

Outdoor lamps are used for lawn and garden decorations. Indoor solar lamps are also used for general illumination.

Solar lights are used for decoration, and come in a wide variety of designs - They are sometimes holiday-themed and some come in animal shapes. They are frequently used to mark, for example, footpaths or the areas around swimming pools.

Solar lamps recharge during the day. At dusk, they turn on automatically, and remain illuminated overnight, depending on how much sunlight they receive during the day. Discharging time is generally 8 to 10 hours Solar lights do not provide as much light as a line (mains) powered lighting system, but they are easily installed and maintained, and provide a cheaper alternative to wired lamps.

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