Solar LED Lantern

Solar lanterns are widely used in rural areas and remote locations. Electricity from conventional sources is not available and in some cases , people cannot afford to pay for it. In such places, solar lanterns are used as viable replacement for hazardous kerosene lamps and candles .

A solar lantern consists of photovoltaic (solar) panel, a high efficiency lamp, a rechargeable battery and a charge control circuit. When exposed to light during daytime, the solar energy is converted by the solar cells to electrical energy and stored in the batteries. The charge control circuit prevents the batteries from getting overcharged. At night, the solar lantern will provide light for at least 3-4 hours.