Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR

Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR Sensor – Off-Grid Solar Lighting for Shelters, Sheds & Containers

Product Overview

Need reliable lighting in a shelter or outdoor enclosure where mains electricity is unavailable? The Sunshine Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR is a complete off-grid solar lighting system designed to provide automatic background illumination for bus shelters, smoking shelters, storage containers, sheds and other small outdoor structures.

Powered by a 35W solar panel and a 12V, 20Ah sealed lead-acid battery, this solar shelter lighting kit operates without requiring a mains electricity connection. Two low-energy 3W LED bulkhead lights provide practical background lighting, automatically switching on when movement is detected by the integrated PIR (Passive Infrared) motion sensor.

The kit includes a solar charge controller, pre-wired lighting components, extension cables and mounting accessories to simplify installation. The solar panel charges the battery during daylight hours, while the charge controller helps protect the battery against overcharging and excessive discharge.

Whether you need solar lighting for a bus stop, smoking shelter, site storage container or garden shed, this compact solar-powered lighting solution provides an effective way to illuminate areas without access to the electrical grid.

Key Features and Benefits

• Complete off-grid solar lighting kit: Provides a practical lighting solution for locations without mains electricity.
• 35W solar panel: Generates renewable electricity to recharge the system's 12V battery.
• Two 3W LED bulkhead lights: Deliver low-energy background illumination for small shelters and enclosures.
• Automatic PIR motion detection: Switches the lighting on when movement is detected.
• Adjustable motion sensor: Features a 120-degree detection angle and adjustable light-level and switch-off timer settings.
• 20Ah sealed lead-acid battery: Stores solar energy for lighting after dark.
• Solar charge controller: Helps protect the battery against overcharging and excessive discharge.
• Weatherproof IP65 power box: Houses the battery and solar charge controller.
• Pre-wired components: Solar panel and lights are supplied with cables and connectors for convenient installation.
• Flexible solar panel positioning: Extension cables allow the panel to be positioned to capture suitable sunlight.
• Low-energy operation: Suitable for background lighting in shelters where brighter security or task lighting is unnecessary.

What's Included in the Solar Shelter Lighting Kit?

The Sunshine Solar KITSS30 includes the following components:

• 1 x Sunshine Solar fastFIX Mono 35W, 12V solar panel
• 1 x Sunshine Solar 12V, 10A charge regulator
• 3 x 3-metre extension cables with S-S connectors
• 1 x 20Ah, 12V sealed lead-acid battery
• 1 x IP65-rated outdoor multi-connector box
• 2 x 3W, 12V LED bulkhead lights
• 1 x solar panel fixing kit

The supplied components are designed to work together as a complete solar lighting system, reducing the need to source individual electrical components separately.

How Does the Solar Shelter Lighting System Work?

The system uses sunlight to generate and store energy, providing automatic lighting when movement is detected.

1. Solar charging: The 35W solar panel converts available sunlight into electricity.
2. Battery storage: The 12V, 20Ah sealed lead-acid battery stores the generated energy for use when required.
3. Automatic activation: The PIR sensor detects movement and activates the two LED bulkhead lights according to its settings.
4. Timed switch-off: The lights switch off after the selected delay when movement is no longer detected, helping reduce unnecessary energy consumption.
5. Battery protection: The solar charge controller regulates charging and helps prevent excessive battery discharge.

Actual lighting duration depends on sunlight availability, panel positioning, battery condition, temperature and the frequency and duration of PIR activations.

PIR Motion Sensor Features

The integrated PIR sensor provides automatic lighting control, making the kit suitable for shared shelters and other areas where lights do not need to remain on continuously.

• Motion detection angle: 120 degrees.
• Detection range: The manufacturer's stated detection distances are 0–8 metres and 8–12 metres, with the latter range specified at an angle below 22 degrees.
• Adjustable light-level detector: Set the brightness threshold at which the PIR-controlled lighting operates.
• Adjustable switch-off timer: Set the light delay between approximately 5 seconds and 10 minutes.

These adjustments help tailor the lighting behaviour to the shelter's location and typical usage, while reducing unnecessary battery consumption.

Solar Panel Specifications

Solar panel model	Sunshine Solar fastFIX Mono
Rated maximum power	35W
Maximum power voltage (Vmp)	18.0V
Maximum power current (Imp)	1.95A
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)	21.5V
Short-circuit current (Isc)	2.33A
Dimensions	830 x 296 x 25mm
Weight	3.1kg
Maximum system voltage	DC 1,000V
Maximum series fuse rating	9A

Solar Charge Controller Specifications

Rated system voltage	12V
Maximum solar input current	10A
Maximum solar input power	120W
Overcharge protection threshold	Approximately 14V +/- 0.5V
Over-discharge protection threshold	Approximately 10.5V +/- 0.5V
Dimensions	70 x 90 x 20mm

The charge controller regulates energy from the solar panel and helps protect the battery against overcharging and excessive discharge.

Battery Specifications

Battery type	Sealed lead-acid
Nominal voltage	12V
Capacity	20Ah
Length	181mm
Width	77mm
Height	167mm
Weight	5.9kg
Stated battery warranty	1 year

The battery stores energy generated during daylight hours, allowing the lighting system to operate when solar generation is unavailable. Operating time will vary with the amount of energy collected, battery condition and usage.

Where Can You Use This Solar Shelter Lighting Kit?

Bus Shelter Lighting

Provide subtle background illumination in bus shelters where mains electricity is unavailable. The low-power LED lights are designed to offer practical visibility without the intensity of high-powered floodlights.

Smoking Shelter Lighting

Illuminate smoking shelters and designated outdoor smoking areas with automatic, movement-activated lighting, helping users see the surrounding space after dark.

Storage Container Lighting

Add basic lighting to outdoor storage containers located on sites without a mains electricity supply. PIR activation provides illumination when someone enters or approaches the monitored area.

Shed and Small Outbuilding Lighting

Use the system in suitable sheds and small outdoor structures where low-level lighting is needed without installing a conventional mains-powered lighting circuit.

Remote Outdoor Shelters

The off-grid design makes the kit suitable for other small shelters and enclosures where background lighting is required and access to mains electricity is limited or impractical.

Is This Solar Shelter Lighting Kit Suitable for Security or Work Lighting?

This kit was specifically designed for applications such as bus shelters, where subdued background lighting is preferable to bright illumination that could distract passing traffic.

The two 3W LED bulkhead lights are intended for background lighting rather than work lighting or high-output security illumination. If you need bright illumination for working outdoors, lighting a large area or improving security around a building, consider a suitable solar floodlight kit instead.

Order the Sunshine Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR

Create a practical off-grid lighting solution for shelters, bus stops, smoking shelters, storage containers and small outbuildings with the Sunshine Solar Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR (KITSS30).

Combining a 35W solar panel, a 20Ah battery, two 3W LED bulkhead lights and automatic motion detection, this complete kit provides low-energy background lighting without the need for a mains electricity connection.

Choose the Sunshine Solar Shelter Lighting Kit with PIR for convenient, solar-powered lighting wherever a conventional electrical supply is not available.