About Outdoor Lighting...
Why use solar powered lights?
Even with hydro power nearby, the costs of installing underground wiring often make a solar light a lower cost option. Excess Energy builds outdoor lighting products for floodlighting, marking hazards, sign illumination or for flashing lights at a crosswalk. Solar also makes a great choice for decorative lighting, with self-contained units to light a dark path or the end of a driveway. The applications for solar powered outdoor lighting systems are endless.

In addition to a wide range of lighting packages, Excess Energy can also custom design and manufacture packages for any application. Contact us or an Authorized Excess Energy Dealer for a solar lighting system for your application.

How do they work?
Solar lighting systems can be installed anywhere that receives direct sun in order to charge batteries during the day. Systems have one or more solar panels, depending on the energy required by the light. At dusk, a lighting controller senses darkness and turns the light on. It runs until dawn or for a preset number of hours if desired. The next morning the light turns off and charging begins again.

Designing outdoor lighting systems...
To design a solar powered light, we apply the basic rule of “what goes out
must come in.” Multiply the electrical draw of the light, (say 60 watts), by the number of run hours we want, (say
10 hours), to get the total daily load, (600 watt hours). Choose a solar panel that will provide more power on average than the light uses, and a battery with 7-14 days of storage, and we have a complete system! A large portion of the cost of lighting systems is associated with the solar modules. Any step taken to reduce the electrical load reduces the cost of the solar array. Consider:
• Lower wattage bulbs.
• Higher efficiency lighting (fluorescent, LED or low pressure sodium).
• Running the light for fewer hours per night
Energy saving lighting
In many remote home power systems, lighting loads often account for a large portion of the total power budget.
However, by replacing standard incandescent lights with energy saving fluorescents, quartz halogen bulbs or lightemitting diodes (LEDs) the total lighting load can be reduced by between 50 to 90% without sacrificing illumination.

We recommend the use of fluorescent lighting, due to their efficiency. An incandescent bulb can be replaced with a fluorescent using one quarter of the power and the tubes last longer than bulbs. PL style compact fluorescents offer a pleasing warm colour light and can be incorporated into smaller fixtures.
Lighting Technologies
Incandescent: Inexpensive but not energy efficient. Will need more solar to compensate.

Fluorescent: 4 times more efficient than incandescent, but may not work in extremely cold temperatures. Good for sign lighting.

Quartz Halogen: 2 times more efficient than incandescent, good in all temperatures. Ideal for sign lighting in cold temperatures

Low Pressure Sodium: High efficiency, good colour
for ground lighting.

Cluster LEDs: The latest low power lights offer high
intensity and long life. Ideal for flashing lights and
solar powered outdoor lighting.
In comparison, LEDs consume one tenth the power of an incandescent, and offer 100,000 hour operating life - over 10 years. Their brightness is a function of the number of LEDs. Because of their low power draw they are ideal for all solar systems.

Outdoor Lighting Systems
Solar-Light System Package

Our Solar-Light System is a complete lighting package for parking areas, bike trails and pathways. The solar array provides enough power throughout the year to run the light a minimum of 8 hours. The Solar-Light comes complete with everything needed to get up and running, including the solar power system and a low pressure sodium light fixture. A controller turns the light on at dusk and off at dawn. Mounts easily to a standard 5.1 cm (2”) pole or telephone pole. Model: Solar-Light System
Complete with:
• Solar array
• Battery bank and enclosure
• SunLight lighting controller
• High efficiency LPS light
• UV resistant lighting cable and solar array cable
Low Pressure Sodium Floodlights
These 12 volt low pressure sodium lights are ideal for outdoor lighting of driveways, parking areas, and pathways. LPS lamps are extremely efficient and will operate even in cold weather. These floodlights come complete with cast aluminum housing, photosensor, and a timer that adjusts between 1 and 15 hours. Also includes a 40 cm arm with mounting bracket. 24 volt versions are available.
LPS-18
LPS-35		 18 watt low pressure sodium light
35 watt low pressure sodium light
12 VDC LED Floodlight Fixtures

LED-100 Flood (top) and LED-50 Flood (bottom)
These waterproof fixtures are ideal for solar powered outdoor lighting. With one tenth the power draw of the equivalent incandescent, they drastically reduce the size of the power system required to operate them. The LED fixtures also have the advantage of long bulb life and good colour rendition. They are ideal for lighting signs, paths or driveways. Three models.

LED Flood Specifications
Model
LED-50
LED-100
LED-150
Draw
4.5 W
8.5 W
13 W
Incandescent Eq.
40 W
100 W
150 W
Driveway Light
This lighting product features a classic outdoor fixture designed to mark where your driveway meets the road. With enough light to help drivers “find the turn”, this system comes with an LED bulb in the fixture, and a self enclosed power system that may be pole or ground mounted.

The lighting controller inside allows you to choose the length of time you want the light to run for each night. The light fixture mounts easily on top of any standard 5.1 cm (2”) diameter round pipe (pole extra), and the LED bulb draws only 1.7 watts at 12 volts with a life span of 100,000 hrs. Model: Drive-Light

12 VDC Outdoor Fixtures
Marine Solar Beacons

These marine solar beacons are ideal for marking docks, pilings and other hazards to marine navigation. With a variety of colours and flash rates, these lights can be tailored to your needs.

The NAV-500 offers a beam divergence of 7 degrees and is visible for 1.8 km. The NAV-600 has a beam divergence of 5 degrees and is visible for 3.6 km. Both the NAV-500 and NAV-600 are available in amber, white, green, red and blue. Standard flash rates are solid, 15, or 60 flashes per minute. Other flash rates can be programmed if specified at the time of ordering. For marine anchor lights, specify the “white - solid” model.

NAV-500
NAV-600		 1.8 km solar flashing light
3.6 km solar flashing light


 
Roadside Solar Warning Lights
The roadside warning lights are self-contained, solar powered, flashing beacons for marking hazards. They are ideal for roadside applications, marking driveways or construction sites. Internal batteries and a high quality lens are included. All models use high-efficiency LEDs for maximum visibility.

The NAV-50 has red LEDs, and a photosensor to activate dusk to dawn operation with manual override. It has a range of 2.4 km.

The amber NAV-200 model has a range of 1.8 km, and can be programmed as a steady or flashing light. This quality product is completely sealed, and will withstand the rigours of any weather condition.
The Hazard Light is a quality aluminum amber obstruction light that uses solar instead of disposable batteries. With a photosensor, it comes on automatically at dusk.
Architectural Solar Lights


These unique products allow you to build solar lighting right into decks, sidewalks or driveways. With self-contained, solar powered lights, they turn on automatically at night. Ideally installed in well exposed sunny areas during the day, they are rugged and attractive.

Three styles are available: The ASL-1 is a 10.2 cm (4”) round puck model with a thick glass lens. The ASL-2 is 15.3 cm (6”) wide and has a flange. Both are cast from aluminum and can be installed in driveways or sidewalks. The ASL-3 has a raised light that shines sideways.

ASL-1
ASL-2
ASL-3		 10.2 cm (4”) puck style solar light
15.3 cm (6”) flange style solar light
15.3 cm (6”) raised solar light

Solar Lighting
Excess Energy Multi-Light
The Multi-Light can be used for both indoor and outdoor lighting in a variety of ways. A detachable solar panel with two metre cord allows the light to be placed anywhere - in a shed, under a deck, or even inside the cottage. Includes both a photoswitch for automatic lighting at night and a manual switch. Now with 5 bright white LEDs. 90 day warranty.
Model: Multi-Light
Excess Energy Solar Outdoor Lights

Our Solar Outdoor Lights need no wiring - the solar panel and battery are built right in. Ideal for garden, path lighting, accent decoration, and security.

With a bright LED light technology, they produce more light with longer run times than incandescent lights. These quality garden lights are made of die cast aluminum or stainless steel. A photoswitch turns the light on at night and it stays lit for up to eight hours on one day’s charge. One year warranty. The Pathmarker and Pondlights are plastic with coloured LEDs.
Yard Light
Deluxe Yard
Wall Light
Solar Plus
Pathmarker
Pond Light		 Garden, Driveway
Garden, Driveway
Mounts to the side of the house, a wall or post
Gardens
Walkways
Ponds, Gardens
Note: Winter run time will be reduced by 30-50%, depending on exposure and weather. Therefore, solar lights are recommended for summer use only. Store in a well lit area to maintain battery charge.
Sensor Light

The Sensor Light is a solar powered convenience
light with a built-in motion sensor. It is ideal for
backyard security and walkway lighting, as it turns
on automatically when movement is detected. With
a removable solar panel on a 4 metre cord, it can
also be used for lighting garden sheds, outhouses or
interior rooms. The Sensor Light mounts easily to a
wall or under eaves. Since it is solar powered, no
wiring or electrician is necessary.
Model: Sensor Light
Features:
• Bright 20 W halogen light with lower power draw than an incandescent.
• Activated by heat and motion and stays on for 30-60 seconds.
• Adjustable sensitivity control reduces false triggers.
• Easy to install - no wiring, no electrician.
• Full two year warranty.

12 VDC Outdoor Fixtures
12 VDC Outdoor Fixture
This waterproof Thin-Lite outdoor fixture features an anodized aluminum housing and a UV resistant plastic lens that won’t crack or discolour over time. Bright 15 watt energy saving fluorescent is ideal for outside RV and cottage lighting. 47 x 9.7 x 6.9 cm (18.5” x 3.8” x 2.7”), 870 design lumens.
Model: TL-163 Outdoor Fluorescent
Excess Energy Fluorescent Floodlights  
These quality outdoor floodlights use high-efficiency PL tubes for maximum brightness. Attractive aluminum housing is corrosion resistant. Available in 13 or 26 watt models. Ideal for sign and outdoor flood lighting applications. 12 V.
PL-FLOOD-13
PL-FLOOD-26		 13 W Flood
26 W Flood

PL-FLOOD-13
12 VDC LED Lightbulbs

LED-12

LED-18
The most efficient light technology we sell. All models fit medium edison screw bases and have a range of intensities. Featuring bright white LEDs with 100,000 hour life - more than 10 years!

The LED Series are ideal for task lighting, with focused beams of bright white light and a minimal power draw. The LED-18 resembles a standard light bulb, with a brightness equivalent to a 20 watt incandescent, but draws only 1.7 watts. The LED 40 and 50 are ideal for area lighting, and have a bright focused light.

12 V LED Lightbulbs
Model
LED-12
LED-18
LED-24
LED-40
LED-50
Draw
1.1 W
1.7 W
2.2 W
3.3 W
4.4 W

LED-24
SunLight Lighting Controller  

The advanced SunLight solar lighting controller combines a SunSaver charge controller with a micro-controller for automatic lighting control functions. 12 and 24 volt models are available (please specify voltage at time of order). A rotary switch specifies which of 10 different lighting control options is used, including: • “ON” for 6 hours after dusk, and again for 2 hours before dawn
• “ON” for 8 hours after dusk
• “ON” all night
SL-10
SL-20		 10 amp regulator / 10 amp light control
20 amp regulator / 20 amp light control

12 VDC Indoor Fixtures
Decorative 12 VDC Ceiling Fixtures

Twelve volt lighting doesn’t have to look industrial. Our attractive 12 VDC ceiling fixtures feature an energy efficient 13 watt PL tube, equivalent to the output of a 60 W incandescent, for maximum illumination. PL tubes are warm white colour similar to incandescent bulbs. The two models, 13 W and 26 W, use a 12 VDC ballast and tube combination that draw one and two amps, respectively. Dimensions: 28 cm diam. x 7.6 cm.

CF-13
CF-13-PC
CF-26
CF-26-PC		 13 watt 12 V ceiling fixture
13 watt fixture with pull chain
26 watt, 12 V ceiling fixture
26 watt fixture with pull chain
12 VDC Halogen Spot Lights
These attractive ceiling spotlight fixtures are ideal for all types of indoor lighting. The heads swivel in all directions. The 50 watt 12 volt halogen bulb draws 4 amps. White or matte black finish.
SPOT-WT
SPOT-BK		 White 50 W halogen spot lamp
Black 50 W halogen spot lamp
12 VDC Fluorescent Fixtures

From top: TL- 191, TL-115,
TL-134, TL-139 and TL-652.

These attractive 12 VDC fluorescent fixtures have painted aluminum housings and
acrylic diffuser lenses. Sizes range from 8 to 32 watts, and all use standard warm
white tubes. These lights are ideal for shop areas, bathrooms, kitchens or general
area lighting. High-efficiency and low power consumption make these lights ideal for the majority of your lighting needs.
12 V Fluorescent Specifications
Model
TL-191
TL-115
TL-134
TL-652
TL-139
Wattage
8 W
15 W
30 W
16 W
32 W
Dimensions (cm)
31.8 x 5.8 x 6.4
54.7 x 10 x 3.5
45.7 x 13.7 x 4.4
57.6 x 18.5 x 3.8
122 x 13.7 x 4.4





Tubes
Replacement Tubes
Model
RT-191
RT-115
RT-109
RT-139
PL-7
PL-9
PL-13
PL-13Q*
PLL-13 (4 pin)
PL-18*
Description
8 watt tube
15 watt tube
22 watt (circle tube)
32 watt tube
7 watt PL tube
9 watt PL tube
13 watt twin PL tube
13 watt quad PL tube
4 pin, 13 W PL tube
18 watt PL tube
Replacement Ballasts
Model

IB-109
IB-111
IB-112
IB-115
IB-116
IB-138
IB-147
IB-151
IB-153
IB-173
PL-B-7/9
PL-B-13
Description/
# Tubes
22 watt, single
8 watt, single
8 watt, twin
15 watt, single
15 watt, twin
20 watt, twin
30 watt, single
20 watt, single
32 watt, single
13 watt, single
7/9 watt ballast
13 watt ballast
Fixtures

TL-109
TL-111, 191
TL-112, 130
TL-115
TL-134
TL-138
TL-147
TL-151
TL-139
TL-173
for PL tubes (2 pin)
for PL tubes (4 pin)
  *soft lite replacement bulbs  

Light Bulbs & Reading Lights
Excess Energy 12 VDC Softlites
Excess Energy’s 11, 13 and 18 watt Softlites yield the same amount of light as 40, 60 or 80 watt incandescent bulbs, respectively. Softlites feature a slim ballast with a medium screw base that fits into most standard lamps and light fixtures. The electronic ballast starts and runs the tube without flicker. The tubes are compact and replaceable (except Softlite 11). 17.8 cm (7”) long and 5.1 cm (2”) in diameter.
SOFTLITE-11
SOFTLITE-13
SOFTLITE-18		 11 watt, 12 V ballast and tube
13 watt, 12 V ballast and tube
18 watt, 12 V ballast and tube
12 VDC Economy Light Bulbs
These low voltage incandescent bulbs complete the line of DC interior lighting products. Available in four wattages, these economy bulbs fit any standard “medium” Edison type base.
INC-15
INC-25
INC-50
INC-100		 15 watt incandescent
25 watt incandescent
50 watt incandescent
100 watt incandescent
12 VDC Halogen Bulbs  
Low voltage halogen bulbs use 30% less current than conventional incandescent bulbs and last up to 2000 hours. These bulbs have the same colour spectrum as ordinary bulbs and fit the standard “medium” Edison screw base of any standard light fixture. For track lighting, ceiling fixtures or task lighting, you can’t beat the MR-16 bulbs. Built-in reflectors cast an incredibly bright light while consuming only 20 watts. “Medium” Edison screw base.
QH-20
QH-35
QH-50
MR-16		 20 watt halogen bulb
35 watt halogen bulb
50 watt halogen bulb
20 watt spot light

QH-20
   
Co-Pilot Halogen Chartlights
For reading, sewing and fine work, the Co-Pilot Light is the ideal 12 V light fixture. A
bright halogen bulb draws only 5 watts, yet gives a brilliant, glare-free light. Convenient
built-in switch, 20 cm flexible gooseneck and screw down base. Ideal for cabins, boats
and RVs.
Model: CO-PILOT
New: 12 V High Intensity Reading Lights
The 12 V reading lamps are ideal as desk work lights, bedside reading or as task work lights. With a bright 5 W tungsten halogen bulb, they draw only 380 mA at 12 V. Complete with a 120 V to 12 V adapter, the lights work off either 12 V battery systems or conventional 120 V AC power. They feature a dimmer adjustment knob, flexible 12” arm and attractive smoke grey weighted base. Great for computers too!
Model: Read-Light