Mount this once and the thinking is done — a light sensor built into the housing watches the sky, so the panel quietly tops up its charge all day and the LED switches itself on the instant dusk falls, with no timer to set and nothing to remember to flip off. The body is galvanized steel finished in black, paired with a frosted acrylic shade that softens the LED into an even, warm glow rather than a hard point of light — a clean, modern silhouette that reads as a considered fixture rather than a bolted-on solar gadget.
What makes it work
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Dusk-to-dawn sensing — the built-in sensor reads falling light levels and switches the LED on automatically at nightfall, then returns to charging once the sun is back up.
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Fully solar-powered — a 2V, 200mA panel (18% efficiency) charges an AA 1.2V, 800mA battery, giving roughly 8–10 hours of light from 4–5 hours of direct sun.
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Sealed IP65 housing — galvanized steel and acrylic construction resists corrosion and keeps working through rain and damp without extra upkeep.
Getting the most from the sun
Because it runs entirely on solar power, placement matters more than it would for a wired fixture — mount it somewhere that gets 4–5 hours of direct sun a day and it will reliably deliver 8–10 hours of light after dark; deep shade will shorten that runtime.
Specifications
| Style |
Modern |
| Material |
Galvanized steel, acrylic shade |
| Light source |
LED, warm white 3000K |
| Solar panel |
2V, 200mA, 18% efficiency |
| Battery |
AA, 1.2V, 800mA |
| Working time |
8–10 hours per full charge |
| Charging time |
4–5 hours direct sunlight |
| Waterproof rating |
IP65 |
| Setting |
Balcony, entrance, corridor, garden wall |
Frequently asked questions
Does it need any wiring at all?
No — it's fully solar and battery-powered, so there's no wiring or mains connection to run; just mount it where it gets direct sun and it charges and switches itself on.
What happens on cloudy days?
The battery carries over some reserve charge, but consistent direct sun of around 4–5 hours is what keeps it reaching its full 8–10 hour runtime each night.
Will it still turn on if I mount it somewhere shaded?
Runtime depends on how much direct sun the panel gets, so a shaded spot will shorten it below the 8–10 hour range — pick a wall or corridor position that catches real sun for best results.
Every order ships free with no minimum, and you have 30 days to return it if it's not right. Questions? Reach a real person at info@clerachic.com.