Installing a split solar street light involves more than mounting a lamp on a pole. The solar panel, LED luminaire, lithium battery, controller, bracket arm and light pole must be assembled, wired and tested in the correct sequence.
This guide follows the installation process demonstrated in Inbrit’s split solar street light installation video, covering everything from solar panel mounting to wiring, pole installation and final system testing.
Before starting the installation, you can explore Inbrit’s Split Solar Street Light Series to understand the available system configurations.
A typical system shown in the video includes:
Hot-dip galvanized bracket arm
High-luminance LED luminaire
High-efficiency monocrystalline solar panel
Integrated lithium battery and controller
High-grade hardware components
This installation video demonstrates the complete setup of an Inbrit split solar street light, including solar panel mounting, LED luminaire installation, battery and controller wiring, pole installation and final dimming tests.
Before installation, check that all major system components are ready.
The installation shown in the video includes:
| Component | Function |
| Solar Panel | Generates electrical energy from sunlight |
| LED Luminaire | Provides road or outdoor illumination |
| Integrated Lithium Battery & Controller | Stores energy and manages system operation |
| Bracket Arm | Supports the luminaire |
| Light Pole | Main structural support |
| Hardware Components | Secures the system during assembly |
The exact component sizes and configuration should follow the applicable project specification.
The first stage is mounting the solar panel and preparing its cable routing.
Align the angle iron with the mounting holes on the back of the solar panel.
Make sure the mounting points match before tightening the hardware.
Pass the solar panel cables through the mounting sleeve.
This prepares the wiring for routing through the light pole later in the installation.
Fasten the solar panel assembly with bolts.
The panel should be properly secured before continuing to cable routing.
Feed the solar panel cables into the main pole and route them out through the pre-drilled opening.
This allows the solar panel to connect later with the battery and controller.
According to the installation guidance in the video:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the solar panel is generally recommended to face south.
In the Southern Hemisphere, it is generally recommended to face north.
Final orientation should still consider the actual project location and site conditions.
After the solar panel is mounted, the next stage is the LED luminaire and energy-storage/control system.
Pass the luminaire cable through the support arm, then into the main pole and out through the pre-drilled opening.
Adjust the position of the luminaire and support arm as required before final tightening.
Connect the solar panel cable to the integrated lithium battery and controller.
Connect the LED luminaire to the integrated lithium battery and controller.
The video also recommends using a wire puller or steel wire as a guide if cable routing through the pole is difficult.
For a project-ready split configuration, see the TRANSFO Split Solar Street Light.
Before installing the pole permanently, the electrical system should be tested.
Connect the integrated lithium battery and controller to the LED luminaire.
According to the video, the LED light source should turn on after this connection is completed.
Next, connect the solar panel.
The light source should automatically turn off, indicating that the light-control function is operating.
This provides a simple functional check before final assembly.
After verifying the wiring, tighten the bolts of the solar panel sleeve.
The integrated lithium battery and controller can also be mounted on the backside of the solar panel, as shown in the video.
Tighten the mounting bolts after positioning the unit.
Once the solar lighting system has been assembled and tested, the pole can be installed on the foundation.
Ground anchors should be installed during the concrete foundation pouring stage.
The video recommends allowing approximately 3–7 days for curing before pole installation.
Because actual curing requirements depend on concrete design, weather and project specifications, the final installation timing should follow the approved civil-engineering requirements.
Position the pole base precisely over the anchor bolts.
Make sure the base plate and anchors are correctly aligned before securing the pole.
After alignment, complete the pole installation according to the project requirements.
Pole height, spacing, road width and fixture distribution should be planned together. For roadway projects, see Inbrit’s solar roadway lighting solutions.
The final stage is system inspection and operating-mode verification.
The video demonstrates smart dimming settings at:
100% brightness
50% brightness
25% brightness
These settings allow the lighting system to operate at different output levels depending on the control strategy.
The video also states:
Save Energy: 60%
Battery Life Extended: 2–3 times
These are claims shown in the source video. I would recommend only keeping them on the website if Inbrit has supporting controller logic, test data or technical documentation for those exact figures. Without supporting evidence, a safer version is:
Smart dimming can reduce unnecessary power consumption and help optimize battery usage during different operating periods.
Smart dimming allows the luminaire to operate at different brightness levels instead of remaining at full output all night.
For example, the system may use:
100% → 50% → 25%
at different periods, depending on the programmed control strategy.
This can help reduce unnecessary energy consumption and extend available operating time from the stored battery energy.
The exact dimming schedule should be configured according to the project’s lighting requirements.
Learn more about Inbrit’s smart solar street light technology, including intelligent control and energy-management functions.
A correct installation process helps reduce later system problems.
Based on the steps demonstrated in the video, installers should pay particular attention to:
incorrect solar panel orientation;
poorly routed cables;
loose electrical connections;
insufficient bolt tightening;
incorrect pole-base alignment;
installing the pole before the foundation is ready;
skipping functional testing before final installation.
A good practice is to complete basic electrical testing before the pole is fully installed.
Before completing the installation, check the following:
Solar panel securely mounted
Solar panel orientation confirmed
Solar panel cable routed correctly
LED luminaire fixed to bracket arm
Luminaire cable routed through pole
Battery/controller connected correctly
Solar panel connection tested
Light-control function tested
All mounting bolts tightened
Foundation cured sufficiently
Pole base aligned with anchors
Final brightness modes tested
This checklist is especially useful for contractors and project installers working with multiple lighting points.
The main process includes installing the solar panel, mounting the LED luminaire, connecting the battery and controller, testing the wiring, installing the pole and completing a final functional inspection.
The video recommends facing the solar panel south in the Northern Hemisphere and north in the Southern Hemisphere. Final orientation should still be adjusted according to the actual project location and solar conditions.
Yes. The video demonstrates connecting the battery/controller and LED luminaire first, then connecting the solar panel to verify that the light-control function is working before final pole installation.
The video recommends approximately 3–7 days, but actual curing time should follow the project’s concrete design, environmental conditions and engineering requirements.
Yes. The video shows that the integrated lithium battery and controller can be mounted on the backside of the solar panel.
Yes. The video demonstrates three brightness levels: 100%, 50% and 25%. The actual dimming schedule can be configured according to project requirements.
If you are preparing a road, community, park or rural lighting project, installation quality is only one part of the system.
The solar panel, battery capacity, LED power, pole height and operating schedule also need to be matched to the project.
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