| 01 | LED luminous efficacy | A practical commercial benchmark is approximately 120–180 lm/W for the LED system, depending on LED package, optics, temperature, and operating current. | Request an LM-79 or equivalent photometric report and compare delivered lumens with input wattage. | Higher efficacy can provide greater illumination or longer operating time at the same system size. | 15% |
| 02 | Solar panel technology | Monocrystalline silicon panels are commonly selected for compact solar flood lights because they generally offer higher efficiency than polycrystalline panels of similar size. | Check the panel datasheet for rated power, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, dimensions, and temperature coefficients. | Panel output affects charging speed, winter performance, and recovery after cloudy weather. | 12% |
| 03 | Battery chemistry and capacity | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is widely used where safety, cycle life, and thermal stability are priorities. Battery capacity should be stated in watt-hours, not only amp-hours. | Verify cell type, nominal voltage, rated watt-hours, protection circuit, operating temperature, and test documentation. | Battery capacity determines nightly runtime, while chemistry strongly affects service life and safety. | 15% |
| 04 | Lighting runtime and control mode | Credible specifications should identify the operating profile, such as full-power duration, dimming schedule, motion-sensor mode, or dusk-to-dawn operation. Runtime varies with season and location. | Request a runtime curve based on defined solar irradiance, battery state of charge, LED power, and dimming settings. | A runtime claim without a defined test condition cannot be compared reliably between suppliers. | 12% |
| 05 | Weather protection | Outdoor flood-light housings commonly target IP65 or higher. IP65 indicates protection against dust ingress and water jets; it does not mean the product is suitable for immersion. | Review the IP test report and inspect gaskets, cable glands, connector sealing, drainage, and housing assembly. | Ingress protection reduces failures caused by rain, dust, condensation, and outdoor contamination. | 10% |
| 06 | Mechanical durability | Aluminum housings, corrosion-resistant fasteners, tempered glass or UV-stable covers, and robust mounting brackets are common requirements for permanent outdoor installations. | Ask for material specifications, salt-spray or corrosion-test evidence, vibration testing, and the maximum recommended wind load. | Mechanical failure can occur even when the electrical components remain functional. | 8% |
| 07 | Photometric performance | Beam angle, mounting height, uniformity, glare control, color temperature, and color rendering index are more meaningful than lumens alone. Common outdoor CCT options are approximately 3,000–6,500 K. | Request an IES/LDT file, beam-distribution diagram, color-temperature tolerance, and a lighting simulation for the target site. | Correct light distribution prevents dark areas, excessive glare, and inefficient over-lighting. | 10% |
| 08 | Quality and compliance documentation | A professional supplier should provide applicable test reports, declarations, factory quality procedures, incoming-material controls, and production inspection records. | Validate report numbers, issuing laboratories, product model numbers, test standards, and report dates with the issuing organization. | Authentic documentation reduces regulatory, safety, and project-approval risks. | 8% |
| 09 | Customization and supply capability | Relevant capabilities may include private-label packaging, lighting-control programming, bracket adjustment, cable configuration, color options, and production traceability. | Confirm minimum order quantity, sample process, monthly capacity, component lead times, quality-control checkpoints, and change-control procedures. | A technically suitable product may still fail if the supplier cannot maintain consistent volume or specifications. | 5% |
| 10 | Warranty and after-sales support | A written commercial warranty commonly specifies the coverage period, excluded conditions, replacement process, spare-parts policy, and response time. Warranty length alone does not prove product quality. | Review the warranty document, failure-report procedure, replacement terms, technical-support channels, and availability of critical spare parts. | Clear support terms reduce total ownership cost and downtime after installation. | 5% |