{"id":647,"date":"2019-09-05T09:09:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T16:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/?p=647"},"modified":"2023-02-13T01:20:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T09:20:38","slug":"why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Solar Lights Need Batteries?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>A few months ago, I had an electrical failure in my home while I was preparing a barbecue with my family. At first, I did not panic because I figured my outdoor solar light would come on automatically in a few seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do solar\nlights need batteries?<strong> Solar lights\nrequire batteries to store the electricity generated during the day for use\nlater on. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024.jpg\" alt=\"Why do solar lights need batteries?\" class=\"wp-image-681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024.jpg 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"616\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20924%20616'%3E%3Crect%20width='924'%20height='616'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Why do solar lights need batteries?\" class=\"wp-image-681 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024.jpg.webp 924w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/why-do-solar-lights-need-batteries-1024-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar lights work\nwell with solar cells that can keep them operational until they die in a few\nmonths up to a year. When shopping for batteries for solar lights, it is essential\nto understand the type of cells to buy and how to dispose of used solar light\nbatteries. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Solar Lights Need Batteries<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people often\nwonder if solar lights require batteries because they use the suns energy to\nstay on. Well, solar lights are designed to convert the sun&rsquo;s energy into\nelectricity that powers the lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the day,\nthe lights do not necessarily need batteries because they can instantly convert\nthe sun&rsquo;s energy into electricity. You do not necessarily need batteries for\nyour solar lights to work during the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably do\nnot need to use solar lights during the day because the sun provides enough light\nfor us to use. Therefore, you need a way of storing the suns energy during the\nday so that you can use it when you need it, at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many solar lights\ncome with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rechargeable batteries to store the sun&rsquo;s energy\nduring the day. <\/li><li>The batteries are standard features in most\nelectronic appliances and gadgets ranging from watches to cameras. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Rechargeable Batteries<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There are different types of rechargeable\nbatteries on the market, each with its pros and cons. <\/li><li>Rechargeable batteries are not the same; some\nprovide lasting battery life than others.<\/li><li>Rechargeable batteries have electrons that\nstore and release energy when required. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lithium-based batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like smartphones\nand laptops, many solar lights on the market feature lithium-based batteries.\nUsers often prefer solar lights with lithium-based batteries because their\nenergy density is almost twice as high as nickel-based batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Lithium-based\nbatteries save space because you can get one 3.6 volt battery pack instead of\nseveral 1.2 volts cells joined in a series. Their space-saving feature is a\nconsiderable advantage in solar lights where you do not need many smaller\nbatteries packed next to each other. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nickel-based batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheaper solar\nlights often come with nickel-based batteries. Nickel-based batteries can be\nput into two main categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Nickel-cadmium<\/li><li>Nickel-metal hydride<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Nickel metal\nhydride batteries have a few advantages over nickel-cadmium batteries. For\nstarters, nickel-metal hydride batteries are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Affordable<\/li><li>Eco-friendly<\/li><li>High capacity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you are going to use nickel-cadmium\nbatteries, it is essential to know that cadmium is highly toxic and should not\nbe left near children or pets. In addition, it is harmful to the environment if\nnot correctly disposed of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadmium batteries\nare still available on some devices including some solar lights. Some\nmanufacturers prefer to use cadmium batteries because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They provide optimum discharge rates<\/li><li>They have lower self-discharge rates, which is\nthe rate at which batteries lose charge due to non-use. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for many\nusers, the advantages of cadmium batteries are outweighed by the fact that they\nare not suitable for the environment. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using\nNon-Rechargeable Batteries in Solar Lights<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p> It is advisable not to use standard non-rechargeable batteries in solar lights. &nbsp;Some people may be tempted to use non-rechargeable batteries lying around their homes in their solar lights. However, solar lights are designed to work with rechargeable batteries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you put non-rechargeable\nbatteries on your solar lights, the light will try to recharge the batteries.\nAlthough non-rechargeable batteries can handle a small degree of recharge,\nprolonged recharge will cause them to explode. The explosion of the battery may\nruin your solar lights or leave you with a lot of mess to clean up. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meaning\nof mAh in Solar Light Batteries<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nhave probably seen the abbreviation mAh in solar light batteries. mAh stands\nfor milliampere-hours, which is a measure of the length of time a battery will\nlast when fully charged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary\nto the common misconception, your solar lights will not be brighter or stay on\nfor longer if you use a higher mAh value battery. Exposure to sunlight determines how long your\nlights can stay on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if your\nsolar lights are designed to work with 500mAh batteries, they will not stay on\nfor longer if you use 800mAh batteries. Solar light batteries are designed to\nstore as much energy as they receive from the sun. However, a higher mAh\nbattery has the potential to provide longer battery life for each charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to\nDispose of Used Batteries&nbsp;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Used solar\nlight batteries can be harmful not just to the environment but also to pets and\npeople. Therefore, dispose of used solar cells properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many battery-recycling\ncenters in the U.S. Research battery recycling centers near you. Alternatively,\nmany stores that sell electronic hardware have battery recycling points that\nyou can use to dispose of used solar light batteries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things\nto Look for When Buying Solar Light Batteries<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The capacity of solar light batteries varies depending on the model. The length of time solar light batteries will remain charged is determined by its capacity. High capacity batteries often last longer before the next recharge.  Consider choosing batteries with high capacity ratings. The best way to know the capacity of solar light batteries is by checking its mAh ratings. The higher the mAh, the higher the solar light battery capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar\nlight batteries do not have fixed prices. Their cost is determined by various\nfactors, which vary from one manufacturer to another. Set a budget for solar\nlight batteries and buy batteries whose prices are within your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expensive\nsolar light batteries do not necessarily provide optimal performance or\ndurability. Today, there are affordable solar light batteries on the market\nthat last long and perform exceptionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare many types of solar light batteries, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lithium-based<\/li><li>Nickel batteries<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis essential to use batteries that are specifically recommended for your solar\nlights. Many solar lights use between one to four batteries. Consider using solar light batteries that can provide\noptimal performance and last as long as possible. <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on September 5, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memory Effect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Newer\nsolar light batteries charge to full capacity with each recharge. However, the\nsame cannot be said of older nickel-cadmium cells mostly due to a phenomenon\nknown as cyclic memory effect. Unlike nickel-metal hydride batteries, NiCd\nbatteries &ldquo;remember&rdquo; their lowest points of recharge and often reset their\ncapacities to match the last low level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To illustrate,\nlet&rsquo;s say you have charged your solar lights with NiCd batteries to 90 percent.\nThe next time you recharge the light, it will charge up to 90 percent only\ninstead of full capacity. This is what the cyclic memory effect means. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects on the\nEnvironment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some solar light batteries, including nickel-cadmium have detrimental impact on the environment. Cadmium is a heavy metal that is considered highly toxic.  Although used sealed batteries may not pose any harm, open and leaking batteries require extra attention during handling because they can be poisonous. Cadmium can be absorbed into the body when it comes in contact with the skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable\nto dispose of used solar light batteries in recycling stations. Solar light\nbatteries can be harmful if they end up in landfills or water bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar lights need\nbatteries to store up energy from the sun. There are many types of solar light\nbatteries, including lithium-ion and nickel-based batteries. When shopping for\nsolar light batteries consider their price, environmental impact, memory\neffect, capacity, and type. <\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on September 5, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Title image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kenwhytock\/6839270981\/in\/photolist-bqn3Zc-abvjfx-UCEMgP-6u4vjM-2ej3RUa-82eDLf-8jS1Z-YAhLRz-AG1QA4-7gB6L5-HkCcrQ-98a7Jx-abyars-cKqPed-m4ne6T-f9NjtS-f9EF2t-8ziiU5-8huYv2-5ESFfM-SdcQe9-7yR6xP-fBLCm6-XKeTuR-hwxuyE-MEF8G-5BG5aj-heeDtE-c9Ddgq-m4mSxk-27Sz4CL-WFiy9U-aawPq7-89FtBZ-2Qx14z-6EyAiR-aJwprX-AEJ8v4-d2RCKy-XRGGwY-255iN16-FJPjEp-5wMMcX-jCsNjz-LkKwZk-t3VeLd-aJwTZt-gvsCVn-29879Zo-PSm9U4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ken Whytock<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/can-you-replace-the-batteries-in-solar-lights\/\">Can You Replace The Batteries In Solar Lights?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/how-to-make-solar-lights-brighter-in-7-steps\/\">How to Make Solar Lights Brighter in 7 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/are-solar-powered-water-features-any-good\/\">Are Solar-powered Water Features Any Good?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/the-10-best-solar-powered-bird-baths-you-can-buy\/\">The 10 Best Solar Powered Bird Baths You Can Buy<\/a><\/p><p>This article is owned by SolarPowerGenie.com and was first published on September 5, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solarpowergenie.com\/can-solar-powered-lights-catch-fire\/\">Can solar powered lights catch fire?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few months ago, I had an electrical failure in my home while I was preparing a barbecue with my family. 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