Solar-Powered Automatic Street Lights
Solar-Powered Automatic Street Lights
Volume 10, Issue 4, April – 2025 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
ISSN No:-2456-2165 [Link]
Automatic Street Light Based on Solar Panel
Dr. G.P. Dhok1; Unnati Taras2; Sayali Bhade3; Pratiksha Sortey4; Kalyani Bansod5
1
Assistant Professor; 2,3,4,5UG Scholar,
1,2,3,4,5
Department of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering, Sipna College of Engineering & Technology
Amravati
Publication Date: 2025/04/25
Abstract: This paper suggests the energy efficiency of automatic street lights using Arduino. The main goal is to efficiently design
energy streetlights for current rural streetlights, urban areas and fully intelligent cities. The systems are LEDs, solar panels,
load control, battery, and Arduino. The system is set to automatically eliminate during the day and operate only at night. I have
a strong basis for Python programming, which combines practical experience, a proactive approach to solutions, and a true
enthusiasm for establishing effective solutions. The proposed system consists of an automatic lighting control mechanism with
solar panels, battery storage units, a load controller, and slight dependent resistors (LDRs) and microcontrollers. In sunlight,
solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy and store it in a battery. When the ambient light decreases at dusk, the LDR
recognizes the waste of brightness and directs the Microcontroller to turn on the LED street lantern. Similarly, the system
automatically turns off the lights at dawn, ensuring efficient energy use.
Keywords: Automatic Street Light, Solar Powered Street Light, Arduino Street Light System, Solar Panel Arduino, Arduino Light Sensor.
How to Cite: Dr. G.P. Dhok; Unnati Taras; Sayali Bhade; Pratiksha Sortey; Kalyani Bansod. (2025). Automatic Street Light Based on
Solar Panel. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 10(4),
1252-1255. [Link]
I. INTRODUCTION introduction of solar-based automatic street lighting offers
several benefits, including reduced dependency on non-
Solar Street Lanterns reduce solar energy during the day. renewable energy sources, reduced electricity costs, and
Solar energy is converted into electrical energy by solar cells minimal maintenance. Furthermore, these systems are
stored in batteries. The lamp will automatically start at night, particularly advantageous for remote and rural areas where
draining electricity already stored in the battery. The system is traditional power sources are not available or unreliable.
developed and provides automatic control devices. Rhodolite
is a more intelligent version of the mechanical or electronic II. LITERATURE REVIEW
timers previously used for off-off operations on roads. Using
this system also reduces energy consumption, as manual The development of solar-powered automatic street
streetlights are not turned off properly, even if they are not lighting has attracted considerable attention in recent years due
turned on after sunrise and sun set. Street lighting plays an to increased demand for energy efficiency and sustainability.
important role in ensuring security, security and urban Various aspects of these systems have been investigated in
development. However, traditional road lighting systems rely several studies and studies, including design, efficiency and
on network currents, which lead to high energy consumption implementation challenges. Some researchers have highlighted
due to carbon emissions, increased operational costs, and the benefits of using solar energy for street lighting. According
environmental issues. To address these challenges, Sunshine's to Sharma et al. (2020) Solar powered streetlights significantly
automatic street lighting systems have proven to be a reduce reliance on fossil fuels and minimize electricity costs.
sustainable and inexpensive alternative. The system uses solar Using solar power panels (PVs) to save batteries for night use
energy to run street lights, uses solar power (PV) panels to use using solar energy is a concept established for applications for
sunlight during the day, saving electricity generated by renewable energy. Research by Guppa et al. (2021) shows that
rechargeable batteries. An automatic control mechanism that slight dependent resistors (LDRs) and microcontrollers play an
normally uses a slightly dependent resistor (LDR) and important role in detecting ambient light levels, automatically
microcontroller will light up at dusk and switch off at dawn turning on and off road lamps. Additional research by Ahmed
without manual intervention. This intelligent operation et al. (2022) suggest that if movement is not recognized, the
optimizes energy efficiency and extends battery life. The integration of movement sensors can further optimize power
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consumption by turning off or off the light. Lamesh et al. 2022). LED lighting, commonly used in connection with solar
(2018). Lithium Iron Phosphate (LifePO4) Recent advances in collectors, improves energy efficiency due to high lumen yields
battery technology such as batteries have improved the life and and low power consumption. Automatic control systems with
efficiency of solar street lanterns (Singh & Verma, 2021). sensors such as LDR (light-dependent resistors) and motion
Future research focuses on improving PV panel efficiency, detectors optimize energy consumption by switching the light
improving energy storage solutions, and inclusion of AI-based on and off using ambient light and activit.
optimization for more intelligent street lighting (Mehta et al.,
Block Diagram
Fig 1 Block Diagram of Project
III. METHODOLOGY Times and times vary greatly on sunny and rainy days. This is
one of the main drawbacks of using a timer or a manual process.
The method of designing and implementing an
automatic, solar-powered road lighting system involves several Circuit Diagram
stages, including component selection, circuit design, energy
management, and automation. This section describes the step-
by-step approach used in system development. The system
works through integration of solar power generation (PV),
batteries, load taxers, slight resistance to inconsistencies
(LDR), and microcontrollers that automate switching
mechanisms. During the day, the sun absorbs sunlight and can
convert it into electrical energy using the solar power effect.
The electricity generated is directed towards a charging
controller that regulates the voltage and prevents battery
overload. The battery stores excess energy for nighttime use.
The LDR sensor recognizes high ambient light levels and
signals the microcontroller to keep the road light and keep
energy conserved. As the sun sets, the ambient light intensity
decreases. The LDR sensor recognizes weak light values and
sends signals to the microcontroller. The microcontroller
handles this inlet and activates the LED rhodolite. This means
that the power source is pulled out of the battery. The lights
remain all night, ensuring continuous lighting. The solar
module is installed on a street lamp to reduce sunlight and
convert it into electrical energy. Energy is held in a
rechargeable battery. These are light that shines on the streets Fig 2 Circuit Diagram of the Project
and are known for their energy efficiency and long lifespan.
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An LED light is a photodiode made up of compounds that IV. RESULT
produce light when a direct current travels through a battery.
Solar LEDs are available in a number of brands in a variety of When sunlight comes, the light is automatically turned off
sizes, shapes and features. The lifespan of the LED increases to and it becomes visible. Using this system also reduces energy
exceed 50.00. Because LEDs require a small amount of consumption, as sunlight is switched before sunset, as manual
electricity, solar lights using lamps require smaller solar streetlights are not turned off. The system was placed in a sealed
collectors. The ideology is programmed with light intensity lead acid rescue battery to effectively convert sunlight into
using constant power driver Arduino-based, maximum electricity and ensure stable nighttime operation. The LDR
powerpoint tracking charger, solar panels for unavoidable sensor successfully switched the lights at dusk and dawn
energy sources, and various LED and temperature compensator without human intervention. Compared to networks using
battery loads to show optimal results. Some special things. electricity, we reduced energy costs by about 70%. Weather
Benefits include strength to be installed in simple, controlled dependence: On cloudy days, generation has been low, but
rural areas. battery protection continues to undergo a continuous
operational process. Initial installation cost: Although it is
Experimental Setup & Result higher than traditional street lights, the ROI (ROI) will be
achieved within 35 years.
Fig 3 Experimental Setup & Result
Fig 5 Result of Project
V. CONCLUSION
In summary, an automated road light system based on
solar collectors provides a sustainable and energy-efficient
solution for road lighting. By using solar energy, these systems
reduce reliance on traditional power sources, reduce energy
costs and minimize environmental impact. Additionally, sensor
integration allows you to turn the lights on and off based on
intelligent behavior and ambient light levels or motion
detection. This will make the system cheaper over the long term
and improve the security of public spaces. Although initial
installation costs can be high, the benefits of reduced energy
consumption, maintenance and environmental impact make
solar light road lighting a promising option for intelligent cities
and municipalities.
Fig 4 Experimental Setup & Result
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