Solar Floodlights from 200 to 800 Watts: How to Choose the Right Solar Floodlight for Your Yard and Farm
, by عامر شوب, 1 min reading time
Solar floodlight guide: The difference between 200, 400, and 800 watts, multi-lens floodlights, outdoor floodlights with poles, and installation tips to keep your area lit all night long.
The solar floodlight charges during the day and lights up automatically at night, without electrical wiring or electricity bills. Ideal for yards, farms, fences, parking lots, and private roads.
What does wattage mean for solar floodlights?
The wattage listed on solar floodlights is more of a marketing figure than an actual measure of power. What really matters is the size of the solar panel and the battery capacity. The rule of thumb: the higher the number, the larger the panel and battery, the longer the lighting duration, and the greater the area it covers.
Available Models
| Floodlight | Suitable for |
|---|---|
| 200 watts | House entrance, small garage |
| 300 watts | House yard |
| 400 watts | Large yard, fence |
| 500 watts | Farm, parking lot |
| 600 watts | Courtyards |
| 800 watts | Large courtyards and warehouses |
Multi-lens Floodlights
The number of lenses determines the light distribution: 3 lenses, 4 lenses, 6 lenses, 8 lenses. Also available as a standard solar floodlight.
Outdoor Floodlights with Poles
300-watt IP65 outdoor floodlight with pole and 400-watt IP65 floodlight with pole: for lighting private roads, walkways, and farms. IP65 protection means resistance to dust and rain.
Which floodlight should I choose?
- House entrance or garage: 200 to 300 watts
- Yard and fence: 400 to 500 watts
- Farm and courtyards: 600 to 800 watts or a floodlight with a pole
Installation Tips
- Face the solar panel south, away from shadows throughout the day.
- Clean the panel of dust periodically, as dust significantly reduces charging.
- Charge it in the sun for two days before first use.
- In winter and on cloudy days, the lighting duration will decrease, which is normal.
Available at Amer Shop in Jordan.