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In response to national policies for energy conservation and emission reduction, as well as the use of renewable energy, solar street lights have been chosen by many lighting project contractors as the primary construction product due to their alignment with policy requirements. However, because the price of solar street lights is relatively high, implementing anti-theft measures for the various components of solar street lights is very important. How can we ensure the theft protection of solar street light components? The following provides insight into this issue.
Unlike standard street lights, solar street lights have a more intricate structure, with batteries and circuit boards that are relatively expensive. Therefore, solar street lights indeed possess substantial theft value.
Importance of the Battery
First, clear out any soil and debris from the concrete trench where the battery compartment of the solar street light is located, ensuring that the drainage holes are free of obstructions. Next, inspect the battery compartment for any damage and check whether the battery voltage is normal. If any issues are detected, the unit is considered unqualified and must not be installed. Wrap the cable ends with insulating tape, disassemble the battery compartment, and use a crane to lift it into the prepared base. Then, place double stainless steel hose clamps on the connecting hose, pass the battery wires through the precast pipe of the ground cage, and evenly coat the precast pipe with a layer of sealing silicone rubber. Insert the other end of the connecting hose into the bottom of the precast pipe and tighten the base bolts on the double stainless steel hose clamps with a flat screwdriver. After the battery wires are extended from the precast pipe, cover them with additional heat-shrink plastic tubing, place two double stainless steel hose clamps on it, evenly coat the precast pipe with sealing silicone rubber again, and insert the heat-shrink tubing into the bottom of the precast pipe, tightening the base bolts as before to secure the battery wiring.
Installation of Solar Power Components
Batteries and Below-Ground Boxes: The batteries are located near the road, making them easily susceptible to theft, as evidenced by past incidents. To prevent this, it is crucial to ensure proper theft protection. The best method is to encase the batteries within a commercial ground cage for added security. The upper part of the electrical conduits should extend 300 mm above the surface, and the casting surface should be leveled to prevent the light fixtures from tilting. Store valuable maintenance-free gel batteries inside below-ground boxes, positioned approximately one meter above ground to fortify the structure, protecting them from environmental impacts. Additionally, this method helps deter potential theft of the batteries.
Solar Panels (Photovoltaic Panels): Solar panels are also critical components of solar street lights. While the batteries can be buried underground to ensure their safety, the exposed solar panels are at a significant risk. To prevent theft of the solar panels, professional manufacturers incorporate self-alarming devices during their production. If an attempt is made to unlawfully disassemble the solar panels, these alarms will activate, alerting users to investigate the situation.
This concludes our discussion on how to protect the various components of solar street lights from theft. We hope this article is helpful to you. If you have any further questions, feel free to leave a message, and we will respond as soon as possible.
