It depends on the sun it got during the day. After a sunny day it usually lights a good part of the night, far less after a cloudy one.
It will not switch on, what should I do?
Check it is switched on and let it charge for a full day in the sun. Its sensor keeps it off as long as there is light around, even from a street lamp.
How do I look after it?
Wipe the panel now and then with a damp cloth: dust cuts charging a lot. Nothing else is needed.
Where do I put the USB solar bulb?
Hang it under an awning, in a tent or a garden shed. Charge it in the sun or over USB, and keep it handy for a power cut.
Which solar lamp should you choose?
A solar lamp recharges during the day through its photovoltaic panel and switches on at night, with no cable and no electricity bill. It suits gardens, terraces, entrances and areas without a power connection.
The types offered
Wall light with separate panel: the SMT-F120 model has a panel connected by cable. The panel can be placed in full sun and the lamp in the shade or under an awning.
Motion sensor lamp: the model shaped like a dummy camera lights up when someone passes and is controlled by remote. It lights an entrance while deterring intruders.
28W USB solar bulb: a rechargeable hanging bulb, useful for camping or during a power cut.
Installing it properly
Point the panel south, with no shade, for a full charge. To power several devices, see solar kits and all solar energy products.
