Luminaires made to last
See how the battery, solar panel, LEDs and controller work together, and what their design means for your installation and maintenance needs.
Aluminium & Powder coating
We use aluminium bodies with protective surface treatments to help luminaires resist corrosion during outdoor use.
AKZO NOBEL powder coating adds protection against UV exposure, humidity and salt corrosion, including on coastal sites.
Akzo Nobel Coating
LiFePO₄ lithium battery
The battery stores the energy needed after dark. Its capacity and operating conditions affect how long the light can run and when the battery may need replacing.
Solux uses LiFePO₄ batteries with a stated service life of over 10 years and 5,000 cycles. Actual service life depends on temperature, charging and depth of discharge.
Battery technologies differ in cycle life and operating temperature range. Compare these characteristics alongside capacity when selecting a system.
Solux has over 500,000 products installed across a range of climates, providing field experience alongside laboratory testing.
Lithium LIFE.P04
Battery life comparison
& technology
Comparison of Life cycle numbers by type of
battery technology at 50% Depth of Discharge*
Lead Acid
200
Nimh
700
Lithium ion
800
LIFE.PO4
5000
Charging temperature without capacity loss
Minimum & Maximum temperature range for optimal charging during the day
From
-20 to 50°C
LEAD ACID
From
-10 to 30°C
NIMH
From
-20 to 65°C
LITHIUM-ION
From
-40 to 65°C
LITHIUM
LIFEPO4 SOLUX
Discharging temperature without capacity loss
Minimum & Maximum temperature range for optimal discharging during the day
From
-5 to 45°C
LEAD ACID
From
-5 to 45°C
NIMH
From
0 to 65°C
LITHIUM-ION
From
-40 to 65°C
LITHIUM
LIFEPO4 SOLUX
Comparative table of the
different battery technologies
| Lead Acid | Nimh | Lithium ion | Lithium Life.P04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle Life for 80% DOD | 200 | 700 | 800 | 3000 |
| Cycle Life for 50% DOD | 450 | 1400 | 1000 | 5000 |
| Charging T°C | -20°c to +50°c | -10°c to +50°c | -20°c to +65°c | -40°c to +65°c |
| Discharging T°C | -5°c to +50°c | -5°c to +50°c | -5°c to +65°c | -40°c to +65°c |
| Self discharge rate | 5% | 30% | 3% | 3% |
| Toxicity | Very High | Very Low | Very Low | No Risk |
| Eplosion risk | Average | Very Low | High | No Risk |
| Recycling | — | ++ | + | +++ |
| Cost // to LIFE.P04 | -70% | -40% | -30% |
Laboratory tests on selected Solux and commercially available batteries.
*Depth of Discharge (DoD) measures how much of a battery’s capacity has been used, expressed as a percentage. It is calculated by dividing the discharged capacity by the battery’s total capacity. For instance, a 1000 Wh battery discharged by 250 Wh has a DoD of 25%.
Extreme conditions ready | -10° to 85° ( optional – 40° )
Smart heat dissipation design
High temperatures shorten battery life. The waterproof aluminium casing dissipates heat, and natural airflow helps limit heat build-up around the battery.
Anodyzed
Aluminium case
+23% Cycle Lifetime
Natural Heat
Dissipation
High temperatures shorten battery life. The waterproof aluminium casing dissipates heat, and natural airflow helps limit heat build-up around the battery.
Solux Led
Technology
The PHILIPS LED chips have a stated lifetime of over 100,000 hours and an efficacy above 196 lm/W. Heat management helps the modules maintain their performance in use.
Electronic protection helps prevent overheating of the luminaire.
Controlling the LED temperature helps protect the module and extend its service life.
Available optics
Choose optics that direct light onto the intended area. The examples shown are for the SSLXPRO range.
2200K to 6500K
Equiped with Philipps Luxeon
See the catalogue for the available optics.
Wildlife friendly
High performance
solar panel
Solux uses monocrystalline solar panels to convert daylight into electricity for the lighting system.
The selected TOPCON Grade A cells have a stated efficiency of 25.5%.
We size the solar panel to meet the energy needs calculated for your project.
Equiped with TOPCON Grade A
Conversion efficiency ≥97% under low PERC cells.
Our performance warranty
Comparison Table of Solar Panel Efficiency Loss by Type
Guarantee module performance
in percentage %
Solux microwaves
sensor technology
Microwave sensors detect movement using reflected high-frequency waves. The lighting level can then increase when a person or vehicle passes.
The benefits of microwave detectors include:
Depending on the model, detection covers up to 360°. Sensor range and settings are chosen to suit the area being lit.
Microwaves technology
Microwaves 360° coverage
Charge controller
The brain of the system
The controller manages battery charging and runs the lighting schedule, including dimming and switching times.
An aluminium enclosure protects the controller electronics and dissipates heat. The controller also provides protection against:
Overload / Overcurrent / Overtemperature / Overvoltage / Overdischarge
MPPT charge control
MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) adjusts the panel’s operating point to make use of the available solar energy for charging.
Smart city remote monitoring
Solux Bridge
Use SOLUX BRIDGE to manage your luminaires:
Programming · Live monitoring · Fault alerts · Location · Operating history
Manage your lights remotely
Automatic schedule control
Solux remote
diagnosis tool
Wireless diagnostics let you check the luminaire with a remote control before opening it. You can view:
Fault diagnosis · Battery charge and history · Solar charging and production history · Product age and installation date · Temperature and history
Solux remote functions
Check operating data remotely to help identify maintenance needs.
Total lighting control
over your set up
Always by your side
For technical questions or maintenance support, consult our documentation or contact the Solux team.
Waterproof Connectors
Accessible components and waterproof plug-in connectors make replacement easier, without soldering connections on site.
Rain or shine, you are protected
