Looking for solar lights in East London? OutdoorLighting.co.za puts homeowners, estates, farms and businesses in East London in touch with a solar lighting supplier who works in East London and nearby areas of Eastern Cape. Describe the job or list the fittings and you receive a quote directly, free and with no obligation.
Solar Lights for East London properties
Looking for solar lights in East London? Independent suppliers and installers serving East London and the wider Eastern Cape quote on solar outdoor lights for walls, gardens, driveways, flood lighting and streets. Tell them what you want to light, how much sun it gets and whether you want motion sensors.
Want to know more first? Our solar lights guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Outdoor lighting in East London
East London is a river port city where the Buffalo River meets the sea, with a motor manufacturing plant, an industrial development zone and homes spread from Vincent and Berea to Nahoon, Beacon Bay and Gonubie. Coastal humidity and salt air corrode cheap fittings within a few seasons, so marine-grade finishes and sealed IP66 fittings are wise near the beachfront. Factories and the port need flood and pole lighting, while homeowners want security lights, garden fittings and patio lighting. Municipal streetlight problems and load-shedding encourage solar. Lodges along the Wild Coast prefer gentle, low-level lighting. Electricians issue a CoC for mains work.
Typical solar lights requests in the area come from:
- Homes: solar wall lights at the doors, path lights and a sensor flood light on the driveway
- Industrial sites: solar flood lights on yards, fences and remote gates without trenching
- Estates and complexes: solar lights on perimeter walls, guard houses and paths, keeping estates lit in load-shedding
- Shops and offices: solar lights for parking, signage and perimeter security that ignore load-shedding
- Lodges, guesthouses and venues: solar path and garden lights for lodge walkways and off-grid bush camps
- Municipalities, schools and clubs: solar street and park lights for informal settlements, taxi ranks and parks
Choosing fittings for East London
The main thing that wears out outdoor lights in East London is coastal humidity and salt, so ask for marine-grade powder coat, stainless screws and IP66 seals. A cheaper fitting that fails after one season costs more than a good one once the electrician's call-out is added.
Solar Lights usually come at IP65 to IP66, with 3000 K to 6000 K. Panel and battery, LiFePO4 or Li-ion.
What to include in your request
- Say what you want to light and how big the area is
- Note how much direct sun the spot gets
- Choose constant light or motion sensor mode
- Ask for battery type, capacity and panel watts
- Ask about warranty and replacement batteries
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Service area: East London and surrounds
Suppliers and electricians on our network work in East London and surrounding areas, including Mdantsane, Bhisho, Qonce, Beacon Bay, Gonubie, Vincent, Nahoon. Give the suburb so the quote can include travel, and say whether there is an existing outdoor circuit or the cable has to be run from the DB board.