Frequently Asked Questions
How does a NST solar light work?
What are the benefits of using NST solar lights vs. conventional grid powered lights?
What if I want my NST solar light to operate less than all night?
What NST solar lighting system will fit my application the best?
Will I be able to use a solar light in areas that have winter climates during part of the year?
What is the life of the batteries in my NST solar light or NST renewable power system?
How does an NST renewable power system work?
What can I operate from my NST renewable power system?
Can I expand onto my NST renewable system later?
Where can I purchase my NST solar lights and NST renewable power systems?
Can NST manufacture a renewable energy lighting system or power system for a specific application?
FAQ Answers:
How does a NST solar light work?
Solar energy (Direct Current-DC) is collected via the solar panel(s) and is transferred to the power system. The power system stores the energy and either keeps the voltage at Direct Current (12 or 24VDC) or steps it up to Alternating Current (110VAC) using power inverter. This stored power is then used to operate the light. The power system turns the light OFF automatically by sensing low voltage from the solar panel when the sun goes down and automatically turns the ON when it senses the higher voltage when the sun comes up the next morning. It is critical to size the solar panel(s) and power system according to your geographic location and the wattage of bulb(s) to be used.
What are the benefits of using NST solar lights vs. conventional grid powered lights?
NST solar lights require nothing but the solar panel(s), power system, and pole. A grid light can require the added cost of engineering studies for digging trenches, the cost of trenching, cost of buried cable, cost of conduit, cost of a transformer to step down grid line voltages, digging up sidewalks, roads, and replacing them when finished. There is also the added cost of grid power to operate the lights year after year forever.
What if I want my NST solar light to operate less than all night?
If you have a need for lighting at specific times of the night or even specific days of the week, NST can offer you the option of a timer that is easily set for your lighting needs.
What NST solar lighting system will fit my application the best?
Our experienced applications team can give your options and help you pick the NST lighting system that best fits your application.
Will I be able to use a solar light in areas that have winter climates during part of the year?
Yes, NST manufactures a variety of lighting systems that can operate in cold climates. We also design the lighting system to your geographical location so that all variables are calculated to make sure you are provided a top quality light designed for your location.
What is the life of the batteries in my NST solar light or NST renewable power system?
NST has had lighting systems operating for 10 years that still have their original batteries. Typically the battery life is 5-7 years. NST uses only the best maintenance free, sealed deep cycle batteries with all of its power systems and lighting system so that maintenance is something you won't have to think about for a long time after purchase.
How does an NST renewable power system work?
An NST power system consists of some of the same components that are found in NST lighting systems. Both are built to perform certain tasks, have it be lighting or general power needs. A typical NST power system consists of solar panel(s) and or a wind turbine(s) to generate energy.
That energy is transferred to a central power system that stores the energy and either keeps the energy at Direct Current (DC) or steps it up to Alternating Current (AC). NST power systems can be portable or stationary depending on the amount of power needed. Solar panels can be pole mount, roof mounted or simply placed in the sunlight at your convenience. Wind turbines, depending on their dimensions can be pole mounted, roof mounted or tower mounted. NST can provide a power system to match any need small or large.
What can I operate from my NST renewable power system?
Some power systems operate small electronic devices such as energy efficient TV's, small water pumps, communications equipment, lights, laptops, radios, charge power tools etc... some of the larger systems can power businesses and home. NST's application team will help you through the time of deciding what NST power system is right for you.
Can I expand onto my NST renewable system later?
Yes, NST has design experts and applications engineers that can help with all aspects of tailored lighting and power systems. We have not had a challenge yet that we have turned down.
Where can I purchase my NST solar lights and NST renewable power systems?
Call 1-800-310-7413 or email sales@nationalsolaronline.com and an NST representative will assist you.
Can NST manufacture a renewable energy lighting system or power system for a specific application?
Yes, with the proper information provided by the customer, NST can make lighting systems and power systems to fit your applications. Please see are tailored lighting and power system section.
How does a NST solar light work?
What are the benefits of using NST solar lights vs. conventional grid powered lights?
What if I want my NST solar light to operate less than all night?
What NST solar lighting system will fit my application the best?
Will I be able to use a solar light in areas that have winter climates during part of the year?
What is the life of the batteries in my NST solar light or NST renewable power system?
How does an NST renewable power system work?
What can I operate from my NST renewable power system?
Can I expand onto my NST renewable system later?
Where can I purchase my NST solar lights and NST renewable power systems?
Can NST manufacture a renewable energy lighting system or power system for a specific application?
FAQ Answers:
How does a NST solar light work?
Solar energy (Direct Current-DC) is collected via the solar panel(s) and is transferred to the power system. The power system stores the energy and either keeps the voltage at Direct Current (12 or 24VDC) or steps it up to Alternating Current (110VAC) using power inverter. This stored power is then used to operate the light. The power system turns the light OFF automatically by sensing low voltage from the solar panel when the sun goes down and automatically turns the ON when it senses the higher voltage when the sun comes up the next morning. It is critical to size the solar panel(s) and power system according to your geographic location and the wattage of bulb(s) to be used.
What are the benefits of using NST solar lights vs. conventional grid powered lights?
NST solar lights require nothing but the solar panel(s), power system, and pole. A grid light can require the added cost of engineering studies for digging trenches, the cost of trenching, cost of buried cable, cost of conduit, cost of a transformer to step down grid line voltages, digging up sidewalks, roads, and replacing them when finished. There is also the added cost of grid power to operate the lights year after year forever.
What if I want my NST solar light to operate less than all night?
If you have a need for lighting at specific times of the night or even specific days of the week, NST can offer you the option of a timer that is easily set for your lighting needs.
What NST solar lighting system will fit my application the best?
Our experienced applications team can give your options and help you pick the NST lighting system that best fits your application.
Will I be able to use a solar light in areas that have winter climates during part of the year?
Yes, NST manufactures a variety of lighting systems that can operate in cold climates. We also design the lighting system to your geographical location so that all variables are calculated to make sure you are provided a top quality light designed for your location.
What is the life of the batteries in my NST solar light or NST renewable power system?
NST has had lighting systems operating for 10 years that still have their original batteries. Typically the battery life is 5-7 years. NST uses only the best maintenance free, sealed deep cycle batteries with all of its power systems and lighting system so that maintenance is something you won't have to think about for a long time after purchase.
How does an NST renewable power system work?
An NST power system consists of some of the same components that are found in NST lighting systems. Both are built to perform certain tasks, have it be lighting or general power needs. A typical NST power system consists of solar panel(s) and or a wind turbine(s) to generate energy.
That energy is transferred to a central power system that stores the energy and either keeps the energy at Direct Current (DC) or steps it up to Alternating Current (AC). NST power systems can be portable or stationary depending on the amount of power needed. Solar panels can be pole mount, roof mounted or simply placed in the sunlight at your convenience. Wind turbines, depending on their dimensions can be pole mounted, roof mounted or tower mounted. NST can provide a power system to match any need small or large.
What can I operate from my NST renewable power system?
Some power systems operate small electronic devices such as energy efficient TV's, small water pumps, communications equipment, lights, laptops, radios, charge power tools etc... some of the larger systems can power businesses and home. NST's application team will help you through the time of deciding what NST power system is right for you.
Can I expand onto my NST renewable system later?
Yes, NST has design experts and applications engineers that can help with all aspects of tailored lighting and power systems. We have not had a challenge yet that we have turned down.
Where can I purchase my NST solar lights and NST renewable power systems?
Call 1-800-310-7413 or email sales@nationalsolaronline.com and an NST representative will assist you.
Can NST manufacture a renewable energy lighting system or power system for a specific application?
Yes, with the proper information provided by the customer, NST can make lighting systems and power systems to fit your applications. Please see are tailored lighting and power system section.