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DOB LED Street Light vs Solar Street Light: Which Should You Buy?
DOB LED street lights run on mains power, solar street lights run on the sun. See the differences and which suits roads, compounds and farms.
If you are choosing street lighting for a road, compound, society or farm, the two common options are DOB LED street lights and solar street lights. They solve different problems.
What is a DOB LED street light?
DOB stands for Driver on Board. The LED driver sits on the same board as the LEDs, which allows a slim, compact fitting. It runs on mains electricity, so it needs a cable connection but delivers steady, high output. See our DOB LED street lights from 36W to 200W, such as the 50W slimline DOB street light.
What is a solar street light?
A solar street light has its own panel and battery, so it needs no cabling or electricity bill. It charges by day and lights up at night. See the T771 solar street light and our guide to choosing a solar street light.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose DOB (mains) where power is already available and you need consistent, high-wattage lighting for roads or industrial yards.
- Choose solar for farms, boundary walls, remote gates and places where trenching cable is costly or impossible.
Frequently asked questions
Is solar cheaper in the long run?
Solar has no running cost and no cabling cost, but check battery capacity and sunlight at your site.
Can DOB street lights be repaired?
Because the driver is on the same board, a driver fault can mean replacing the board. Buy from a supplier that offers warranty support.
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