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Solar Street Light vs Solar Flood Light: What Is the Difference?
People in Kenya often use "street light", "flood light" and "security light" for the same thing. They are related but not identical. Choosing the right type saves money and gives better results.
Solar street lights
Street lights are designed to light a road, walkway or wide area from a pole, with light spread along the ground. All-in-one street lights, like ours, include the panel, battery and sensor in one unit.
Solar flood lights
Flood lights give a wide, bright wash of light over a space and are often mounted on walls to light a yard, building or sign. Many have a separate or attached panel.
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Which to choose
- Roads, driveways, estate lanes: street light on a pole
- Walls, yards, building fronts: flood light on a wall
- Big open areas: large street light, or several flood lights
In practice
The lines blur. A large all-in-one solar street light with a wide LED face works as a flood light, and our customers use it for yards and parking. If you are unsure, describe your site to us and we will recommend the right one.
Frequently asked questions
Is a flood light brighter?
Not by definition. Brightness depends on the size and quality of the unit.
Where can I see prices?
See our solar flood light and solar street light price pages for current ranges.
Need help choosing?
Tell us where you want the light and we will recommend the right size, even if it means a cheaper one.
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