As the global energy mix shifts toward clean, low-carbon energy, solar technology is rapidly penetrating urban infrastructure. CIGS solar pole lights, with their groundbreaking design and superior overall performance, are becoming a key force in replacing traditional streetlights and driving urban lighting upgrades, quietly transforming the urban nightscape.
Tianxiang Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) is a compound semiconductor material composed of copper, indium, gallium, and selenium. It is primarily used in third-generation thin-film solar cells. The CIGS solar pole light is a new type of streetlight made from this flexible thin-film solar panel.
Flexible solar panels give streetlights a “new form”
Unlike traditional rigid solar panel streetlights, flexible solar panels are made of lightweight, flexible polymer materials, eliminating the bulky and fragile glass substrates of traditional solar panels. They can be compressed to a thickness of just a few millimeters and weigh only one-third of traditional solar panels. Wrapped around a main pole, the flexible panels absorb sunlight 360 degrees, overcoming the problem of rigid solar panels requiring precise positioning.
During the day, flexible solar panels convert solar energy into electricity through the photovoltaic effect and store it in lithium-ion batteries (some high-end models use lithium iron phosphate batteries for both capacity and safety). At night, an intelligent control system automatically activates the lighting mode. The system, with built-in light and motion sensors, automatically switches between on and off modes based on ambient light intensity. When a pedestrian or vehicle is detected, the system immediately increases brightness (and automatically switches to low-power mode when no movement occurs), achieving precise, energy-saving “on-demand lighting.”
Energy-saving and environmentally friendly, with high practical value
The LED light source boasts a luminous efficacy exceeding 150 lm/W (far exceeding the 80 lm/W of traditional high-pressure sodium lamps). Combined with intelligent dimming, this further reduces inefficient energy consumption.
The advantages are equally significant in terms of practical performance. First, the flexible solar panel offers enhanced environmental adaptability. Coated with a UV-resistant PET film, it can withstand extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C. Furthermore, compared to traditional modules, it offers superior wind and hail resistance, maintaining stable charging efficiency even in rainy and snowy northern weather. Second, the entire lamp features an IP65-rated design, with sealed housings and wiring connections to effectively prevent water intrusion and circuit failure. Furthermore, with a lifespan exceeding 50,000 hours (approximately three times that of traditional streetlights), the LED lamp significantly reduces maintenance frequency and costs, making it particularly suitable for maintenance-challenged areas such as remote suburban areas and scenic spots.
Tianxiang CIGS solar pole lights have rich application scenarios
CIGS solar pole lights can be adapted to landscape design requirements in urban waterfront parks (such as riverside parks and lakeside trails) and ecological greenways (such as urban greenways and suburban cycling paths).
In urban core business districts and pedestrian streets, the stylish design of CIGS solar pole lights perfectly aligns with the district’s modern image. Light pole designs in these settings often pursue a “simple and technological” aesthetic. Flexible solar panels can be wrapped around metallic cylindrical poles. Available in dark blue, black, and other colors, these panels complement the district’s glass curtain walls and neon lights, creating the image of “smart lighting nodes.”
Post time: Sep-30-2025
