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In order to install solar light, you need following:

1) Re-Chargeable Battery: Using electronic circuitry between solar cells, diode and the battery, electricity is stored in the batteries and released in one direction when needed. NiMH batteries are preferred and most common when it comes to solar energy because they are better than standard NiCAD batteries in terms of charging and release cycles.

2) LED bulb: LED bulbs are used in most solar lights because consume less electricity and produce more bright light.

3) Circuitry: High-quality circuitry to electrically connect the solar cells, diode, battery and bulb is needed for brighter solar light.

4) Run Time: Run time is the duration for which the solar lighting system produces energy for lighting. The better the quality of electronic components and circuitry, the better will be the run time.

5) Housing: Solar lights need proper housing to be UV-stable and weather tight. In most solar lights, the solar panels are an integral part of the light itself. The solar panels can also be separate from the light in cases where the light has to be mounted or installed away from the solar panels. In any case, the solar panels should be mounted at a place where is gets maximum exposure to the sun.

Solar lights can have either a manual on-off switch or a photo resister to turn the light ON when the sun sets and OFF when it gets light again.  

Hybrid Solar Lights:
 

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