Overview
The 15W Solar Street Light (Lens Model 1186) is an all-in-one, off-grid outdoor lighting system designed for low-traffic residential streets, housing colony pathways, rural gram panchayat roads, farmhouse driveways, and parking lot perimeters across India. Featuring 108 Pcs 2W LED chips at a combined 200W output and a 3.2V 20Ah LiFePO4 battery, this unit provides 12 to 16 hours of illumination per full charge cycle, making it suitable for year-round dusk-to-dawn operation in most Indian solar zones. The Lens Model optical design delivers a wider, more uniform beam distribution compared to reflector-based alternatives, reducing dark spots on narrow roads and pedestrian paths. The unit is IP65 rated and ships with a wireless remote control.
LED Performance & Light Output
The 1186 model integrates 108 Pcs 2W LED chips delivering a combined 200W output in cool white light. The high LED count — 108 chips across a 2-lens optical array — ensures even distribution of light across the illuminated zone with reduced hotspot intensity, making this model particularly effective for narrow colony roads, school pathways, and residential street applications where glare control matters as much as raw brightness. The Lens Model optical system focuses light precisely onto the road surface, improving illumination efficiency over wide-angle flood configurations. Cool white light provides maximum contrast for pedestrian visibility and vehicle movement detection. The 12 to 16 hour lighting duration covers a full dusk-to-dawn cycle under typical Indian solar charging conditions.
Battery – LiFePO4 20Ah Capacity & Backup
The integrated 3.2V 20Ah LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery provides a robust energy reserve suited to the 200W LED draw of the 1186 model across its 12–16 hour operational window. LiFePO4 chemistry is a significant upgrade over the lead-acid batteries commonly found in budget solar street lights sold on IndiaMart and Amazon.in at similar price points. Lead-acid cells lose capacity rapidly under repeated deep discharge, particularly during overcast monsoon periods in coastal Maharashtra, Kerala, and the north-east, where several consecutive low-solar days can occur. LiFePO4 chemistry maintains over 80% capacity after 2,000 full charge-discharge cycles, providing more than five years of reliable daily operation without battery replacement. The chemistry is also thermally stable, making it safe for unattended installation in hot climates across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
Body Build & Weatherproofing
The Lens Model 1186 carries an IP65 weatherproofing certification. IP65 confirms complete protection against dust ingress and resistance to water projected from any direction at low pressure — the minimum standard recommended for outdoor lighting in India’s monsoon-affected climate. The unit measures 56 × 34 × 10 cm, a compact rectangular form factor well suited to residential pole installations. Pole diameter compatibility is 55mm, which is compatible with standard Indian municipal streetlight poles as well as most privately supplied GI poles used in housing societies and colony road projects. The sealed housing prevents moisture and insect ingress, which is a common failure point in non-IP-rated solar lights sold in the Indian market.
Smart Controls & Operating Modes
The 1186 model includes a radar-based motion sensor and a wireless remote control enabling multiple operating modes. The sensor activates optically at 10% brightness initially, triggers 100% brightness on motion detection, and holds at 15% brightness for 30 seconds after motion ceases, ensuring efficient battery utilisation on low-traffic colony roads and rural pathways without compromising safety. Remote control modes include OFF/ON (dusk-to-dawn switching), AUTO (motion sensor off, dusk-to-dawn), RADAR (motion sensor active, dusk-to-dawn), timed induction modes at 2H, 3H, and 4H, and a HALF LIGHT mode for 50% brightness operation. The FULL LIGHT remote option enables sustained 100% brightness for security-critical applications. This range of modes makes the 1186 adaptable across very different site conditions within a single product.
Solar Panel & Charging Efficiency
The 5V 26W monocrystalline solar panel integrated into the Lens Model 1186 offers higher energy conversion efficiency than polycrystalline alternatives available at comparable price points. Monocrystalline silicon cells achieve conversion rates between 19% and 23% under standard test conditions, compared to 13–17% for polycrystalline cells, and they perform better under partial shading and diffused light — conditions that occur regularly across India during the June–September monsoon period. The panel charges the 20Ah LiFePO4 battery in 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight, aligning with peak solar hours available across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and most other Indian states from October through May. The factory-integrated panel angle removes on-site adjustment requirements, ensuring consistent performance across bulk installations.
Installation & Mounting
Installation of the Lens Model 1186 requires no external wiring, trenching, or grid connection. The all-in-one unit — solar panel, battery, LED module, radar sensor, and controller pre-assembled at the factory — is mounted to a 55mm diameter pole at a height of 5 to 7 metres using the included bracket. Total on-site work typically takes under 30 minutes per unit. This makes the product particularly valuable for rural road lighting tenders, colony development projects, panchayat road improvement schemes, and farmhouse perimeter lighting where laying underground electrical cables is either cost-prohibitive or technically infeasible. Supplied at 5 units per carton, logistics for bulk procurement by housing societies, municipal bodies, and contractors are straightforward.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | 15W / Model 1186 |
| Model | 1186 |
| LED | 108 Pcs 2W |
| LED Power | 200W |
| Solar Panel | 5V 26W Monocrystalline |
| Battery | 3.2V 20Ah LiFePO4 |
| Charging Time | 6–8 Hours |
| Lighting Time | 12–16 Hours |
| Installation Height | 5–7 Metres |
| Light Colour | Cool White |
| Pole Diameter | 55mm |
| Unit Size | 56 × 34 × 10 cm |
| Qty Per Carton | 5 Pieces |
| Weatherproofing | IP65 |
| Remote Control | Included |
| Sensor | Radar (Motion) |
| Optical Design | 2-Lens Lens Model |
Ideal Applications
- Housing colony internal footpaths and narrow residential streets
- Rural gram panchayat roads and village access lanes
- Farmhouse driveways and agricultural boundary perimeters
- Residential society parking lots and two-wheeler parking areas
- School campus internal roads and pedestrian pathways
- Small commercial complex entry roads and forecourts
- Construction site perimeter lighting
Sneha –
Really good product easy to install and has good brightness, sensor works really well, gets on @7pm and works whole night
Will recommend for purchase,
OM –
I am using it for my garden and it glows throughout the night when I use it on induction mode and glows approx 8 hrs when on always mode.
Mahesh –
The solar street lights are a fantastic addition to our community park. They provide safety and security while also conserving energy.
sandeep –
These solar street lights have added a layer of safety and security to our parking area. The difference is remarkable.
Anjali –
The durability of these solar street lights is impressive. They’ve weathered storms and harsh conditions without a hitch.
Rakesh Mehta –
The backup of this light is impressive
Vijay Kumar –
The solar street light has everything I need
Deepika Kaur –
Perfect for my street and I love how the radar sensor adjusts based on movement
Neha Sharma –
Very impressed with the performance
Rahul Kumar –
Great quality
Pooja Verma –
I’ve installed this light in my garden, and it works good. The radar sensor detects movement perfectly
Abhi Gupta –
Really happy with this solar street light
Shivani Nair –
Really happy with this solar street light
Priya Joshi –
I’m so impressed with the performance of this street light
Kunal Mehta –
I installed this light in my garden
Ankit Sharma –
“This Lens Solar Street Light is a game-changer. The remote control is very convenient, and the 9-10 hours of backup is perfect for long nights
Manoj Deshmukh –
Solid product. Bright light, strong battery, and responsive remote.
Rohit Verma –
Very good solar light. Backup easily lasts the whole night. Remote works smoothly. Worth the money
Varsha Shetty –
Keeps our entry gate well lit throughout the night. Happy with the performance.
Siddharth Joshi –
Happy with the purchase. Good for pathways and garden area.
Sonal Mehta –
Compact but powerful. The 15W light covers a wide area.
Abhishek Tiwari –
I use it in my balcony area. Light spread is excellent and doesn’t heat up.
Vikas Reddy –
Installation was easy. Remote control options are very convenient. Loving the product.
Shruti Bhatt –
Radar sensor works perfectly. Turns on when needed and saves power.
Ramesh Pillai –
Good quality LED, very bright at night. Remote control adds extra comfort.
Ajay Kumar –
Brightness is excellent. Worth buying for home or shop front.
Pallavi Reddy –
Remote control allows different brightness levels. Very useful feature.
Mohit Choudhary –
Excellent brightness for a 15W light. Radar sensor turns on instantly when someone passes.
Vikas Reddy –
Perfect for our farmhouse. The 20000 mAh battery is genuinely long lasting.
Nitin Malhotra –
Super bright and energy efficient. No wiring needed, very simple installation.
Amit Sharma –
Battery backup is solid. Even after cloudy days, it runs 8–9 hours. Very satisfied.
Krishna Murthy –
Backup is around 9 hours as promised. Good product for the price.
Jasleen Kaur –
Looks premium and works well. Sensor range is quite impressive.
Komal Jain –
The 20000 mAh battery is a game changer. Gives consistent performance every night
Ritika Arora –
Installed in our parking area. Bright, reliable, and the sensor works even from a good distance.
Harsh Vardhan –
Tested it for 7 days before reviewing. Backup is true to the claim. No complaints.
Gaurav Chauhan –
Better than other solar lights I used before. This one actually gives full-night backup.
Ananya Das –
Charges fast in sunlight and stays bright all evening. Remote modes are helpful.
Priya Nair –
I installed this outside my gate. Brightness is superb and the radar sensor is very responsive.
Neha Kulkarni –
Value for money. Backup lasted almost 10 hours for me. Highly recommended
Saurabh Patil –
Very impressed with the build quality. Light weight but sturdy.